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.”

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.

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.

“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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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