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    Author: Timothy Bwongyerwa Bitature

    Mao framed his bid for Speaker as part of a broader mission to reform Parliament, which he said needs urgent fixing, particularly in tackling corruption and restoring public trust in the legislature.
    The theme of the retreat, which has been called for by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is “Maximizing the benefits of China’s 100% Tariff-Free Market Access Offer through Development and Prosperity in Africa.”

    Uganda Law Society Rebukes Defense Lawyers Over Silence on Ggaba Trial Venue

    According to the Executive Order, Awero and Kumbuga, who are representing the accused under the State Brief Scheme, remained silent despite being aware of the Law Society’s formal objections.

    Commonwealth Envoy Pushes Tanzania on Post-Election Reforms

    Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera, the former President of Malawi and Special Envoy of the Commonwealth Secretary-General, was tasked with engaging key stakeholders on political freedoms, electoral reform, and accountability after post-election protests and violence.

    ULS Calls for an End to Opposition Persecution

    “Political prisoners are the battlegrounds. Free all political prisoners before the May 12th swear-in; otherwise, we shall have to retake Uganda using all means in our capacity," Ssemakadde warned.

    KAPATU Promoters Reject NCHE Claims, Insist University Project Meets Accreditation Requirements

    Promoters of the Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) have strongly dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) that the proposed...

    Volker Türk Condemns Deadly Wave of Strikes in Lebanon

    The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has raised alarm over a surge in violence in Lebanon following a wave of...

    UPC Decries Rising Crime, Calls for Police Stations at Parish Level

    The opposition Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party has raised concern over what it describes as a resurgence of criminal activity across the country and called for...

    U.S. Reaffirms Solidarity with Rwanda on Kwibuka 32, Pledges Support for Justice

    The United States has reaffirmed its strong solidarity with Rwanda during Kwibuka 32, as the country marked 32 years since the Genocide against the...

    Law Society Challenges US–Uganda Deportation Arrangement in Court

    The Uganda Law Society (ULS), together with the East Africa Law Society, has filed urgent applications before courts in Uganda and at the regional...

    UPC Urges Police Not to Relax After 10.2% Crime Decline, Calls for Stronger Community Ties

    The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has welcomed the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report 2025, which indicates a 10.2 percent decline in reported crime compared...

    UN Human Rights Chief Urges Israel to Repeal Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians

    The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, has called on Israel to immediately repeal newly approved legislation reinstating the death penalty...

    S.Africa Fuel Price Hike Signals Rising Economic Pressure Amid Global Oil Tensions

    The latest fuel price increases announced by the government of South Africa, effective April 1, 2026, reflect mounting global energy volatility and underscore growing...

    DP Demand for Independent Body to Oversee Military Investigations After UPDF Arrests

    The Democratic Party (DP) has called for the urgent establishment of an independent Military commission following the arrest of more than 20 senior officers...

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