Uganda: Three members of the ADF terrorist group sentenced to prison
In Uganda, three members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) were sentenced on August 27 for their role in a thwarted 2021 attack. The ADF, […]
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Uganda Expands Oil Exploration, Eyeing Increased Reserves
Uganda is pushing forward with its ambitions in the oil sector, announcing exploration efforts in two new regions that could potentially boost the country’s already […]
Uganda: Suspect arrested after discovery of 17 human skulls
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the discovery of 17 human skulls in July 2024 at a shrine in central […]
Uganda: former LRA rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo found guilty of war crimes
An Ugandan Court found former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty of 44 counts of war crimes and crimes against Humanity. Arrested […]
Uganda: Death toll from collapse of rubbish dump in Kampala continues to rise
In Uganda, the police reported on Sunday August 11 that 18 people had died following the collapse of a rubbish dump in the capital Kampala. […]
Ugandan Opposition Members Arrested During Protest March to Kenyan Embassy
Fourteen Ugandan opposition officials and supporters were arrested while marching towards the Kenyan embassy in Kampala. The protest was in response to Kenya’s recent detention […]
Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Authorities in Uganda’s Capital
Tensions flared in Kampala as police detained dozens of anti-corruption protesters, defying a ban on demonstrations. The capital saw a heavy deployment of police and […]
Ugandan Activists Challenge Anti-LGBTQ Law in Supreme Court
Human rights activists in Uganda have filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, contesting a lower court’s decision to uphold the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act […]
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 […]
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 […]