Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Moves to Criminalize Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced plans to ban homosexual acts, joining a growing list of African nations tightening restrictions on LGBTQ rights. The decision […]
Uganda
UN Report Implicates Uganda in Supporting Congo’s M23 Rebels
A United Nations report has alleged that the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of […]
Uganda and Rwanda back proxies, plunder resources in eastern DRC — UN experts
The Ugandan army has supported the M23 rebels operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), while some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside them, […]
Cambridge University Returns Ugandan Artifacts in Significant Restitution Effort
The University of Cambridge has returned 39 traditional artifacts to Uganda in a major restitution effort, a move that has been welcomed by Ugandan officials. […]
Ugandan Activist Allegedly Beaten Amid Crackdown on Oil Pipeline Protesters
Stephen Kwikiriza, a campaigner against the controversial $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is recovering in hospital after allegedly being beaten by the […]
Uganda combats yellow fever with new travel regulations and vaccination campaign
The Ministry of Health in Uganda has launched a nationwide yellow fever vaccination campaign to protect its population against the mosquito-borne disease. By the end […]
Ugandan Court Affirms Anti-Gay Law Permitting Death Penalty in Certain Instances
On Wednesday, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld a controversial anti-gay law imposing the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” amidst global criticism from human rights advocates. This […]
Uganda: Salaam Bank Launches First Islamic Bank
In Uganda, Salaam Bank Limited, a unit of the Djibouti-based Salaam Group, commenced operations on Wednesday as the nation’s inaugural Islamic banking-compliant financial institution, as […]
Uganda’s President Raises Succession Concerns with Son’s Appointment as Top Army Commander
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni made headlines on Thursday by appointing his son as the top commander of the military, sparking controversy in a nation where […]
ICC Permits Absentia Hearings in Ugandan Joseph Kony Case
In a significant ruling, judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague decided on Monday to proceed with a hearing on charges against […]