Tag: Protests

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.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International
Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.
National News

Uganda Plans Emergency Evacuation for Citizens in South Africa-Ambassador...

According to Amoru, the deteriorating security situation has been driven by coordinated protests that have pressed on for the past three months. The demonstrations, led by vigilante groups, have increasingly targeted African migrants accused of competing with South African citizens for limited employment opportunities.
Regional

What We Know About Kenya’s Controversial US-Backed Ebola Facility...

A proposed Ebola quarantine facility backed by the United States government has sparked widespread debate and public protests in...
National News

Minister Balaam Calls for Dialogue amidst Rising Youth Protests

The recent warnings from President Museveni stem from credible threats, including possible attacks from groups like the ADF.
National News

Museveni hails Ugandans for Foiling March to Parliament Protests

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hailed  Ugandans for not participating in the demonstrations that were planned for Tuesday, July...
National News

Gen Zs Abandon Protests as Police Ensure Peace, Order...

Youth in Uganda, commonly known as Generation Z, have abandoned the anti-corruption protests, as earlier planned on different social media platforms, mostly X, following police patrols in Uganda.
Politics

NUP’s Nyeko Threatens to Join Gen Z in Anti-Corruption...

The public's discontent with parliament has increased following leaked documents alleging theft of the country’s resources by the four parliamentary commissioners, including the former Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Mathias Mpuuga.
Crime

Uganda’s Youth Minister Discourages Protests, Calls for Dialogue

“I encourage young people to engage in peaceful and constructive dialogue. Instead of demonstrations, consider participating in rallies that promote a corruption-free nation."
Politics

Bobi Wine Joins Kenyans to condemn Abductions of Activists

Four young Kenyan activists have been purportedly abducted by Kenyan security agencies, including Gabriel Oguda, Drey Mwangi, Shad Khalif, and Osama Otero, among others.
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