Kampala, Uganda — For more than three decades, Ambassador Mirjam Blaak has occupied a distinctive place within Uganda’s diplomatic history. Born in the Netherlands and trained in international law, her journey into African diplomacy did not begin through politics, but through curiosity, travel, and humanitarian service. Today, as Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Union, she …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand.For too long, trans people and some intersex …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand. For too long, trans people and some …

Last updated May 21, 2026 By Kayiira Jackson  Fresh off securing their sixth Finance Trust Women Super League title, Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC are continuing to grow their influence beyond the football pitch, attracting support from Uganda’s corporate and public institutions. On Thursday, May 21, club officials led by CEO Waiswa Hamuza and team manager Tabu Wabwire paid a …

Almost everyday, as he preached he mobilised his followers to attend the court session. He promised them that an earth shuttering video will be shown before court. Come d-day and what was promised was simply hot air. Pastor Sseyonga as usual had promised much but delivered nothing. Robert Ojambo and Humprey Tumwesigye the lawyers of Ssenyonga who he had hired …

Kampala– The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) a body mandated to conduct research/investigations and publish periodic reports on on the state of human rights and freedoms in the country, on Wednesday released its 28th Report for the year 2025. Commissioner…and other officials during the Report launch at Protea Hotel Kampala. The Report highlighted several activities, achievements and challenges which have been …

Five sent to jail over gay allegations at Bangladesh school Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Four students were expelled from their dormitories and five people were sent to jail after allegations of homosexuality made under torture, media reports allege. (Photo courtesy of Facebook)JMBF Condemns Persecution of Students in Dhaka Over Allegations of HomosexualityFour students …

Five sent to jail over gay allegations at Bangladesh school Government Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Four students were expelled from their dormitories and five people were sent to jail after allegations of homosexuality made under torture, media reports allege. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) JMBF Condemns Persecution of Students in Dhaka Over Allegations of Homosexuality …

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Serere– The Judiciary on Tuesday commissioned the newly constructed Serere Chief Magistrate’s Court Building in a ceremony aimed at strengthening access to justice and improving service delivery in the Teso sub-region. Lady Justice Frances Abodo at the officiating Ceremony. The event, took place at the court grounds under the theme “Justice that Listens, Serves and Resolves,” is being presided over …

Mukono District has strengthened its emergency medical response services following the official deployment and handover of government ambulances aimed at improving healthcare access and reducing delays in emergency evacuation. Lukooya Mukoome and other officials. The handover ceremony was presided over by the Chairperson LCV of Mukono District, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, assisted by the District Executive Committee led by the …

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Readers’ donations will make a crucial difference in 8 LGBTQ prisoners’ lives. Word cloud shows the pseudonyms of the 56 prisoners for whom Project Not Alone has won early release. Five gay men and three lesbians  deserve to be set free in Cameroon and Nigeria, where they are locked up for whom they love. Your donation can help open the prison doors …