Tag: Freedom

Tooro Succession Dispute Deepens as Ababiito Declare New King

The dispute now places Tooro at a delicate crossroads between customary authority and Uganda’s legal framework. Omusuuga Kamurasi has called for respect for tradition and the law, while President Museveni has called for peace and unity among the Batooro.

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

International

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

National News

UPC Defends Obote Legacy, Re-echoes Concern over Malnourished Children

Akena criticized the government for prioritizing other matters over child welfare and called for a holistic approach to development that includes safety, skills, and greater exposure for school-going children.

International

UN Rights Chief Türk Calls for Human Rights Action...

Türk pointed to rising armed conflicts, attacks on civilians, and the recent escalation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted global energy markets and risks triggering hunger and health crises.

Crime

Opposition Women Leaders Ask Gov’t to Stop Brutalizing Supporters

A section of women leaders from different opposition political parties in Uganda have appealed to the government to end...

Politics

EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

National News