Kalangala – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has intensified efforts to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related justice issues through a community Baraza held at Kibanga Playground in Kalangala District. Mr James Owere Odumbi representing the DPP The Baraza, …

By Kayiira Jackson  St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde has officially flagged off a strong contingent of basketball players (boys and girls) ahead of the upcoming USSSA Ball Games I set to tip off at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the school premises in Kyabakadde, Mukono District, was presided over by head teacher …

But first his cruel anti-LGBTQ bill would have to become law in Ghana Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org)The debate over Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill grew personal last week as one of the bill’s leading supporters declared that, not only should the bill be passed and enacted, but also that two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for violating …

But first his cruel anti-LGBTQ bill would have to become law in Ghana Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org) The debate over Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill grew personal last week as one of the bill’s leading supporters declared that, not only should the bill be passed and enacted, but also that two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for …

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon.By Steeves WinnerYas—a homeless transgender woman in Douala, Cameroon—lives under the constant threat of violence and stigmatization. Yas was recently the victim of an attempted assault orchestrated by a group of men in her neighborhood.It all began with a …

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon. By Steeves Winner Yas—a homeless transgender woman in Douala, Cameroon—lives under the constant threat of violence and stigmatization. Yas was recently the victim of an attempted assault orchestrated by a group of men in her neighborhood. It all …

Kampala, Uganda — A high-level Egyptian delegation has concluded a 10-day familiarisation tour of Uganda, ending in western Uganda at Emburara Farm Lodge, in a visit that combined cultural immersion with strategic engagement on tourism and investment. The mission, coordinated under Uganda’s Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) framework, reflects a growing emphasis on leveraging tourism as both an economic driver …

Jinja City, Uganda — Known as the source of the River Nile and a rising hub for adventure tourism, Jinja is often presented as a symbol of Uganda’s natural wealth and development potential. It is also central to the country’s energy landscape, hosting major hydropower facilities that feed electricity into the national grid. Yet in Jinja North Division, a quieter …

Sudan- Uganda has earned international recognition following the selection of one of its senior diplomats among a distinguished group of global achievers at the Islamic University of Madinah Distinguished Alumni Awards. The honour, awarded during the 62nd Graduation Ceremony of the Islamic University of Madinah on 27 April 2026, places Uganda within an elite circle of nations celebrated for excellence …

Paris— Uganda has taken a strategic step to elevate its global tourism profile with its feature on Season 20 of the French travel documentary Échappées Belles, broadcast on Saturday evenings on France 5 following its initial airing on April 25, 2026. The one-month feature places Uganda before millions of French and European viewers, positioning the country as a compelling destination …

Lawyers and family members have strongly rubbished claims circulation on local news websites that Supreme Court has uphold the controversial settlement agreement on Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa’s multibilion Mutungo hill Jabaru Luyima one of the lawyers representing the aggrieved family members and two Dr Kasasa’s administrators, Moses Kanyike Kasasa and Anwar Sempira Kasasa clarify that what was withdrawn from court …

Residents of Katanga in Wandegeya have accused city controversial pastor Daniel Walugembe of torturing them with court cases regarding ownership of bibanja on Katanga land. At a meeting chaired by their leaders led by Bonny M Kasujja before Kawempe Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Lukka Kagenyi pleaded for help from the government. They said that they are living in fear as …

With Russia in the lead, at least 19 nations outlaw ‘promotion’ of homosexuality Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)   Russia’s strong ally Belarus this month adopted a Russian-style law banning publication of what it calls “propaganda” promoting consensual same-sex relationships and “gender reassignment”. The new Belarus law even …

Kampala-Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) has informed all its customers being served by Kampala South Sub Station, that there will have no power tomorrow Tuesday April 28th 2026 starting from 8.00 am to 5.00pm Power Transmission Line (courtesy photo) According to statement issued by Jonan Kiiza has asked all the customers in the affected areas to remain patient untill …

By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is set for the 2026 USSSA U20 Boys’ Football Championship following the official draws held today at the USSSA headquarters at GNS Plaza in Kampala. A total of 64 teams have been drawn into 16 groups of four, setting up what promises to be a fiercely contested tournament as schools from …