Uganda: Minister Oryem Says Barbie Torture Footage 'Misleading'

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, has rejected claims that a security operation at the home of former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential… Read more »

Uganda: Women Activists Call for Urgent Cyber Law Reforms Amid Rising Online Gender-Based Violence

Women's rights activists have called for urgent reforms to Uganda's cyber laws, warning that existing legislation is failing to address the growing threat of technology-facilitated… Read more »

Uganda: Byanyima Condemns Senegal's Tougher Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

As Senegal's parliament moves to significantly sharpen its legal stance against the LGBTQ+ community, Winnie Byanyima, Executive Director of UNAIDS, has issued a strong rebuke. Read more »

Uganda: Activists Call for Increased Investment to End Gender-Based Violence

Civil society organisations advocating for women's rights have called on the government to increase investment in programmes aimed at eliminating gender-based violence and… Read more »

Uganda: International Women's Day 2026 - Scaling Up Justice Must Include Women and Girls With Disabilities

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Uganda: Rwenzururu Kingdom Receives Lhukonzo Gender Policy Guidelines to Combat Domestic Violence

The International Justice Mission has handed over 700 copies of the Policy Guidelines on Family and Gender Relations translated into the Lhukonzo language to the Obusinga Bwa… Read more »

Uganda: Man Remanded Over Animal Cruelty in Mityana

- A 24-year-old man has been remanded to Mityana Government Prison after appearing in Grade One Magistrate's Court to answer charges of animal cruelty. Read more »

Cameroon: Belgium Detains Three Suspected Cameroon Separatists in War Crimes Probe

Three people have been detained in Belgium as part of a probe into possible crimes against humanity and war crimes in Cameroon linked to the country's secessionist rebellion,… Read more »

Uganda: Buganda Prince Nakibinge Calls On Parliament to Address Political Detentions

The Titular Head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge Kakungulu, has called on Parliament to exercise its authority and address the continued detention of individuals held… Read more »

Uganda: Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Following Domestic Violence

Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with the murder of his wife after a domestic violence incident in Dzaip Sub-county. Read more »

Uganda: Uncertainty As Besigye, Lutale Return to Court On Treason Charges

Veteran opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajj Obed Lutale are expected to return to court today, February 24, 2026, to face treason charges, a month after the… Read more »

Uganda: Mayiga Commemorates Janani Luwum Day, Calls for Respect for Human Rights and Rule of Law

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has joined Ugandans in commemorating Archbishop Janani Jakaliya Luwum Day, urging renewed commitment to human rights, justice, and… Read more »

Uganda: Court Dismisses Kivumbi Human Rights Application

The High Court, presided over by Justice Deogratias Ssejjemba, has dismissed an application alleging violations of human rights in the arrest and prosecution of Kivumbi, ruling… Read more »

Uganda: UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned against the misuse of radio and television platforms by unsuccessful candidates seeking to challenge officially declared… Read more »

Uganda: We Are Keeping Siege At Bobi's Home for Security Reasons - Police

Police have defended the continued siege at former presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, also know as Bobi Wine's home as being for security reasons. Read more »

Uganda: Police Urge Men Facing Domestic Violence to Speak Out

Men experiencing domestic violence are being urged to report their cases to police, with authorities dismissing the perception that only women are listened to or protected. Read more »

Uganda: Defence Force Denies Targeting Bobi Wine

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations that the army is hunting for National Unity Platform (NUP) president and former presidential candidate Robert… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Alleges Continued Threats, Arrests of Supporters After Election

The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has alleged continued threats against his life, a sustained military presence around… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi's Brother Says Drones Spying On His Home

Singer Micheal Mukwaya, also known as Mikie Wine and younger brother of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, has raised concerns about what he says are drones… Read more »

Uganda: Hundreds Charged Following Mukono Protests, Families Decry 'Unfair Arrests'

Security has been heightened in Mukono District after more than 300 people were produced before Mukono Magistrates Court to face charges related to last week's protests. Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Fails to Produce Besigye in Court After Disputing Reports of Illness

The Uganda Prisons Service failed to produce opposition veteran Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused before the High Court today, a move that comes just twenty-four hours after… Read more »

Uganda: Alarm Raised Over Besigye's Health

The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has raised renewed alarm over the deteriorating health of its leader and four time presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye, saying the… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Maintains Social Media Restrictions

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said that although public internet access has been fully restored across the country, restrictions on social media and over-the-top… Read more »

Uganda: 'Strong Recommendation' from Security Committee Leads to Internet Shutdown

The government has directed all mobile network operators and internet service providers to temporarily suspend public internet access and selected mobile services during the… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Condemns Shutdown of Civil Society Organisations

National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the reported shutdown of several leading civil society organisations (CSOs),… Read more »