By Amos Ssemuwemba As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, voters across the nation’s 50 states are preparing to head to the polls. While it is common for the major parties, Democrats and Republicans, to dominate the presidential race, this year features a notable range of candidates from various political backgrounds. Jill Stein Representing…
By Amos Ssemuwemba A major search and rescue operation is underway in the English Channel following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Le Portel in northern France. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin reports that at least 12 people have been confirmed dead, with two still missing and several others injured. The…
By Amos Ssemuwemba In a devastating attack in Poltava, central Ukraine, two ballistic missiles have caused significant casualties, with at least 41 confirmed dead and 180 injured. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has attributed the assault to Russian forces, marking another severe escalation in the ongoing conflict that began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February…
By Amos Ssemuwemba The Uganda Police Force has heightened security measures across the country following credible terror alerts from international intelligence agencies. The US Embassy alerts issued yesterday highlighted a potential terrorist attack planned against crowded areas. While addressing the press this afternoon at the Police Headquarters in Naguru, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusooke assured Ugandans…
The chief of Defense Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted Congolese soukas star Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe this afternoon. Awilo Longomba, real names Louis Albert William Longomba, is in Uganda for a concert called Afro-exclusive. He will headline the event alongside Nigerian Singer and songwriter Chike. The concert is scheduled…
Mityana South Member of Parliament Richard Lumu has revealed a new clause seeking to have three candidates compete for the Leader of Opposition slot to be added in his controversial Prosed Amendment Bill – The Administration of Parliament Bill 2024, which among others; seeks to have the leader of the Opposition elected by opposition MP’s….
In a bid to promote inclusivity and opposition representation, DP’s Mityana South Member of Parliament Richard Lumu has proposed an amendment to the Parliamentary rules through his Proposed Amendment Bill, The Administration of Parliament (Amendment) Bill, 2024, seeking to ensure that the Deputy Speaker of Parliament comes from the opposition benches. He addressed Journalists at…
At just 38 years, Donatien Niyongendako, a refugee in Uganda is taking the human rights world by storm. As the founder of Integrated Refugee Organization, he’s revolutionizing the way we think about defending and promotion of rights and well-being of Human Rights Defenders, Civil Society Activists, Refugees, IDP’s and Host Communities. Growing up in a…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni last week appointed popular artist Edirisa Musuuza stage name Eddy Kenzo new Presidential Advisor on Creatives. News of his appointment was received with mixed reactions. In his own industry a few believe his position is good for them while others look at it as only useful for Kenzo and Museveni’s interests…
The Executive Director at Integrated Refugee Organization, Donatien Niyongendako has made a Call to Action to Human Rights Defenders, Journalists, Civil Society Activists, Refugees, Asylum seekers, IDP’s, Migrants, and Host communities, to make use of the available resources to improve their skills, and connect with others to improve their well-being and resilience, as they continue…
