Author: Timothy Bwongyerwa Bitature

UPC Calls for Full Participation in Local Council Voter Registration

Oyat criticised the outcomes of the January 2026 general elections and said the upcoming local council elections present another opportunity for citizens to elect leaders who will protect their rights and promote development.

U.S. Earthquake Response in Venezuela Shifts to Recovery Phase as Aid Surpasses $310 Million

General Donovan reported that more than 1.5 million pounds of relief supplies have been delivered through 37 aircraft, with the U.S. military’s airlift and logistics capabilities playing a central role. The World Food Programme has reached over 18,000 affected people with food assistance.

Democratic Front Petitions Constitutional Court Over Flawed 2026 Elections

The court has directed the respondents, including the Attorney General and the Electoral Commission, to file their replies and scheduling notes by July 21st, with the petitioners expected to respond by August 4th, 2026.

AFRICOM Commander Highlights African-Led Solutions at Chiefs of Defense Conference

“We had representatives from industry and commercial companies here as well to provide opportunities or ideas for various chiefs of defense,” Anderson said.

ULS Presents Petition on Spiro Torture Victims Ahead of Lawyers’ Strike

“This judgment risks legitimizing Uganda’s well-documented record of torture instead of eradicating it,” Asiimwe said, adding that the ruling prioritized the completion of criminal trials over the absolute prohibition of torture.

UPC Welcomes LC Election Roadmap, Rejects Lining-Up Method

“By lining up behind a candidate, we feel it is more inclined in creating issues within our communities, including violence… we are saying electoral commission should reconsider and turn this election into a separate ballot, rather than lining up behind a particular candidate for the sake of unity and patriotism of Ugandans,” Oyat said.

Uganda Law Society Launches ULS @70 Celebrations with Call to Resist Lawlessness

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has launched its 70th anniversary celebrations under the theme “Resist Lawlessness-The Struggle Continues” to reaffirm its commitment to upholding...

Electoral Commission Announces Dates for LC and Women’s Council Elections

The display of the compiled registers will take place on July 13th and 14th, 2026. During this period, residents are encouraged to verify their details and identify deceased persons, underage individuals, and non-residents who may have been incorrectly included on the register.

UN Condemns Deadly Crackdown on DRC Protesters

"We condemn last week's violence against protesters who gathered in the capital Kinshasa to oppose what they regard to be attempts to amend the Constitution," the statement read in part.

US Launches Pacific Partnership 2026 to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness in Indo-Pacific

Captain Reyes noted that the mission’s core aim is to enhance host nations’ ability to manage disasters independently while strengthening collective regional capacity.

UPC Announces Resolutions from National Council Meeting, Reaffirms Akena as President

“Any person who has carried him as the party leader shall be individually responsible for their harmful actions unless he or she has been given that mandate by the party leader’s conference, through the rightful process,” Oyat said.

UN Warns of Continued Anti-Personnel Mine Use, Calls for Stronger Treaty Compliance

In 2024 alone, at least 1,945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war, with the highest casualty levels recorded in Myanmar, Syria, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Mali, Yemen, and Burkina Faso.

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