Uganda’s Energy Minister presented a bill to parliament, aiming to grant exclusive importation rights for petroleum products in the country to Bahraini firm Vitol. The proposed changes to the petroleum law have already been approved by Uganda’s cabinet. Historically, the … Continue reading Uganda strikes petroleum importation deal with Bahraini company
Bobi Wine, Ugandan opposition leader, was apprehended on Thursday upon his arrival in Uganda following a trip abroad, as confirmed by a senior official from his National Unity Platform. David Lewis Rubongoya, the General Secretary of Wine’s political party, took … Continue reading Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested, party confirms
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that since December 2021, over 560 members of the rebel group known as the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), which has links to the Islamic State, have been killed in military operations within Uganda. The … Continue reading Uganda reports significant losses in operations against ADF rebels
The United States has taken action against the Ugandan government by imposing visa restrictions on its officials following the passing of an anti-LGBTQ law that has received widespread condemnation. Enacted in May, the law includes severe punishments such as the … Continue reading US imposes visa restrictions on Uganda government officials over anti-LGBTQ law
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has approved some of the world’s strictest laws targeting the LGBTQ community. The legislation includes provisions such as the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” which encompasses acts involving minors, HIV-positive individuals, and incest. The bill also … Continue reading Uganda’s president, Museveni, signs controversial anti-LGBTQ laws
DeLovie Kwagala, an activist advocating for LGBT rights in Uganda, has expressed their intention to return to their home country next week, even though they fear the possibility of being arrested. Kwagala, who identifies as non-binary and prefers the pronoun … Continue reading Ugandan LGBT activist bravely plans return home amidst arrest fears and controversial new law
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called a meeting with ruling party lawmakers to discuss the recently approved Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, which has been criticised for its harsh penalties for same-sex activity, including life imprisonment and even death for repeat offenders. … Continue reading Uganda’s president to hold talks with legislators regarding anti-gay bill
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