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OPEN LETTER: The Proposed Extradition of Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the U.S. is fraud 

By Mr. Taremwa Barnabas Bwaniaga, influential commercial farmer/rancher, businessman, Gen Salim Saleh's brother-in-law, 5th July 2026. The Proposed Extradition of Mr. Michael Mpeirwe Katungi to the United States is...

Pride Month 2026: 40 Africans who changed queer history

Credit - Minority Africa.  From a 17th-century Angolan queen to a Ghanaian musician in exile, this June, we’re...

Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Mariam Wangadya Warns President Museveni to Respect the Commission Amid Corruption Allegations 

The Uganda Human Rights Commission-UHRC, Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya has publicly criticized President Yoweri Museveni for appointing what...

Stench of Corruption At Parliament: Communications & Public Affairs Director Chris Obore & Others Arrested 

The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026,...

UGANDA: Danish Environmental Journalist & Researcher Klaus Thymann Arrested

Danish environmental journalist, explorer and researcher Klaus Thymann has been arrested in Kampala,Uganda over allegations linked to his...

BREAKING UGANDA’S PARADOX OF POVERTY AMIDST PLENTY: How Local Communities Are Supporting Wildlife Conservation

For the last two months, Aaron Ainomugisha has dived deeper to shine a torch on how local communities in rural parts of western Uganda...

COMMUNITY VIGILANCE: HOW WILDLIFE TRAFFICKERS WERE ARRESTED WITH OVER 20 MONKEYS

Story by Aaron Ainomugisha. The Territorial Police in Rwenzori East and Katwe Kabatoro Central Police Station in Kasese district have arrested Frederick Lubega, also...

WORLD WILDLIFE CRIME REPORT 2024: Africa accounts for 19%

The World Wildlife Crime Report has indicated that Africa accounts for 19% of all seizures of illegally harvested flora and fauna. For global trade flows,...

UWA has tried to ensure safety & security in parks – San Diego Gorilla Safaris boss Mugisha Majid Amon

Tourism experts and stakeholders in western Uganda have commended the Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA and security agencies for the current measures to ensure safety and...

UGX60 BILLION FAKE GORILLA PERMITS SCANDAL: 14 UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY STAFF SUSPENDED

BY AARON AINOMUGISHA. Fourteen Uganda Wildlife Authority-UWA staff have been suspended over allegations related to the issuance of fake gorilla permits though their names...

ARRESTED INSIDE QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK: 24-YEAR-OLD FISHERMAN SENTENCED TO 8 YEARS

The chief magistrate’s court in Kamwenge has sentenced John Vian Matsiko to eight years in jail for illegally entering a wildlife protected area. The 24-year-old...