Uganda
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Dr. Kizza Besigye collapses in court, rushed to hospital (video)
Dr. Besigye collapsed while protesting what he termed injustices by the trial judge, Emmanuel Baguma.
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Uganda’s Museveni lifts shutdown of top media group
An independent media group will resume operations in Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni lifted a shutdown ordered by his son, the country’s powerful army chief, its main shareholder said Tuesday.
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Chawinga Sisters Sparkle as Malawi Stun WAFCON Holders Nigeria
Temwa, who plays for United States club Kansas City Current, scored twice and Tabitha from French outfit Lyon once in one of the greatest shocks since the WAFCON was launched 28 years ago.
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East Africans find fragile refuge in Kenya as repression soars
Dozens of Ugandans and Tanzanians are thought to be hiding in neighbouring Kenya after recent elections in their countries triggered mass arrests, kidnappings, and murders.
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Uganda Drops Case Against Women Arrested for Kissing in Public
“Kissing is not a crime, and no one should be persecuted for who they are or who they love. I hope this decision marks the beginning of a wider review of similar cases and that…
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Uganda opposition leader treason trial starts without lawyers
The judge said Besigye would be able to choose from a list of state lawyers and if he failed to do so, they would be selected for him.
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Uganda Law Society Criticizes Museveni Over Remarks on Besigye Trial
The Uganda Law Society said Museveni’s remarks on Besigye’s case and his views on bail interfere with the independence of the courts.
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Besigye rejects call for new counsel, retains Karua and Lukwago
In a letter dated 1st July 2026 from Luzira Government Prison, Besigye warned that forcing him to appoint replacement counsel while his chosen advocates are barred or detained would make a fair trial impossible.
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Ugandan Ex-Minister Dr. Miria Matembe freed on bail
The case will be mentioned again on August 19, 2026
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Ukandamizaji wa kisiasa waongezeka Uganda
Jenerali Muhoozi Kainerugaba, mwenye umri wa miaka 52, ambaye ni mwana wa Rais na Mkuu wa Majeshi ya Ulinzi ya Uganda, katika wiki za hivi karibuni ameagiza kukamatwa kwa wanaharakati mashuhuri, wanasiasa na mawakili. Aidha,…
