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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Kayunga– His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Hafiz Muhammad Harunah Bukenya, the 2nd Deputy Mufti of Uganda, on behalf of His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, has commended Turkish Muslim brothers living in Switzerland under their non-profit charity, Time To Help, in partnership with the Nile Humanity Development Agency, for implementing a unique welfare programme aimed at …

Once a ‘democratic beacon’ in West Africa, Senegal makes a homophobic leap into the past Senegal, once considered the “democratic beacon” of West Africa and the first signatory to the International Criminal Court, is now using the state apparatus to legally persecute its own citizens, adopting a rhetoric of identity-based isolationism similar to that of authoritarian regimes. Below, a community …

Once a ‘democratic beacon’ in West Africa, Senegal makes a homophobic leap into the pastSenegal, once considered the “democratic beacon” of West Africa and the first signatory to the International Criminal Court, is now using the state apparatus to legally persecute its own citizens, adopting a rhetoric of identity-based isolationism similar to that of authoritarian regimes.Below, a community activist speaks …

 Kilifi, Kenya — Fresh concerns have emerged over presidential security management in Kenya after a young man briefly breached security and stormed toward President William Ruto’s podium during a public event in Kilifi County, marking the latest in a series of incidents that have exposed vulnerabilities around high-profile political gatherings. The dramatic moment unfolded during a thanksgiving ceremony for Youth …

Washington, D.C. — Across the United States, flags are being flown at half-staff as the country marks Memorial Day, one of the few national observances that continues to unite Americans across political, regional, and cultural lines through a shared act of remembrance and national reflection. The nationwide tribute, observed annually on Memorial Day, honors members of the United States Armed …

Rakai, Uganda — The renewed call by Kamuswaga Apollo Sansa Kabumbuli II for formal recognition of the Kooki cultural institution has once again brought national attention to the complex relationship between traditional leadership, cultural identity, and governance structures in Uganda. Speaking publicly on the matter, the Kamuswaga emphasized what he described as Kooki’s historical autonomy and distinct cultural identity, stating …

Kampala, Uganda — The widening investigations into properties linked to former Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among have intensified political debate across Uganda, raising fresh questions about power, political loyalty, accountability, and the fragile nature of influence within ruling political systems. Security operatives drawn from the Army, Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), and the Internal Security Organisation reportedly extended their searches …