New York / Islamabad — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the deadly train explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, describing the attack as unacceptable and reiterating the international community’s collective responsibility to confront terrorism in all its forms.   In a statement delivered by UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric on 25 May 2026, the Secretary-General extended condolences to the …

Kampala– A few weeks after being sworn in as the duly elected President of Uganda, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has finally released a list of Ministers with whom he will be serving with in this term starting from 2026 to 2031. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni during the swearing ceremony which was held earlier on this month. “By virtue of the powers …

Kampala, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has unveiled a major reshuffle of Executive, appointing a new line-up of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Senior Presidential Advisors ahead of the anticipated State of the Nation Address. The changes, announced under the constitutional powers vested in the Presidency, signal both continuity and strategic political recalibration within the ruling National Resistance …

Kampala– After days without hearing from her, the former Speaker and Bukedea Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Annet Anita Among has sent out a message to the new Speaker of Parliament Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth and his Deputy Thomas Tayebwa. Speaker, Hon. Markson Oboth Oboth and his Deputy Hon. Thomas Tayebwa. “I join my colleagues in congratulating Rt Hon @ObothOboth …

Nabweru, Wakiso — The Chief Justice of Uganda, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija has asked Parliament of Uganda to increase on Judiciary budget so that it can be in position to address people’s justice needs in a timely manner. Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija being welcomed at Wakiso High Court. On addressing members of the general public at Wakiso High Court …

LGBTQ voters keep up the pressure from Thailand to Slovenia  A drag queen raising a placard saying “Gay Rights” in Bucharest Pride, with the Romanian Palace of Parliament seen behind. (Claudiu Popescu photo from Outright International’s report “Queering Democracy: The Global Elections in 2024 and How LGBTIQ People Fared”) In recognition of May 17’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia, …

LGBTQ voters keep up the pressure from Thailand to Slovenia   A drag queen raising a placard saying “Gay Rights” in Bucharest Pride, with the Romanian Palace of Parliament seen behind. (Claudiu Popescu photo from Outright International’s report “Queering Democracy: The Global Elections in 2024 and How LGBTIQ People Fared”) In recognition of May 17’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, …

Anita Among arrested for corruption, not for her human rights abuses Anita Among and President Yoweri Museveni in happier times. (Photo courtesy of The Monitor) Uganda’s outgoing speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, is currently under house arrest with her husband Moses Magogo. Following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni, the couple is being investigated for corruption, abuse of office, illicit …

Anita Among arrested for corruption, not for her human rights abuses Anita Among and President Yoweri Museveni in happier times. (Photo courtesy of The Monitor)Uganda’s outgoing speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, is currently under house arrest with her husband Moses Magogo. Following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni, the couple is being investigated for corruption, abuse of office, illicit enrichment …

Kololo, Kampala– Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, West Budama Central Member of Parliament, has been elected the Speaker of the 12th Parliament at the house’s first sitting held at Kololo ceremonial grounds. Jacob Oboth Oboth receiving instruments of Power from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. During an election presided over by Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, Oboth Oboth obtained 441 votes, Paul …