Landslide at Garbage Dump in Uganda's Capital Kampala

The death toll from a landslide at a garbage dump in Uganda's capital Kampala has risen to 13, with at least 14 people rescued. The landfill site, known as Kiteezi, has been Kampala's sole garbage dump for decades and residents have complained of hazardous waste polluting the environment. Similar tragedies have occurred in Ethiopia and Mozambique due to poorly managed garbage dumps.

Human Rights Violations Against Uganda's LGBTQ Community

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces escalating human rights violations, with over 1000 cases recorded in the last nine months, including arrests, torture, and house evictions following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Sanctions on Uganda's Parliamentary Speaker and Officials for Corruption and Human Rights Abuses

The United States imposed sanctions on Uganda's parliamentary speaker, her husband, and other officials over corruption and human rights abuses. The speaker, Anita Among, and others were sanctioned for involvement in corruption and serious abuses. Among's husband, Moses Magogo, who is the president of the Ugandan soccer federation, was also sanctioned. The sanctions bar them from entering the U.S.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act

The Constitutional Court of Uganda declined to overturn the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, leaving most of the legislation intact but striking some passages that required citizens to report LGBTQ+ people to the police. Human rights violations against LGBT+ persons in Uganda are expected to increase as a result of this decision.

Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Upheld

Uganda's constitutional court upholds anti-gay law allowing death penalty in certain cases, leading to condemnation from LGBTQ activist Frank Mugisha. The law intensifies violations towards the LGBTQ community and raises concerns about potential violence in the country.

Uganda's Anti-Gay Law Upheld

Uganda's constitutional court upheld an anti-gay law allowing the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality,' sparking condemnation from rights activists worldwide.

Appointment of Yoweri Museveni's Son as Top Military Commander in Uganda

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni appoints his son as top military commander, sparking controversy over potential grooming for presidency. The son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has been involved in nonpartisan activities and rallies promoting patriotism among Ugandans.

Bobi Wine: The People's President

The Oscar-nominated documentary Bobi Wine: The People's President tells the story of Ugandan singer Bobi Wine and his campaign against the country's long-standing president.

Ugandan politician Bobi Wine's attendance at the Oscar Nominees Luncheon

Ugandan politician and musician Bobi Wine and his wife attended the Oscar Nominees Luncheon in Los Angeles after the film about Wine's Presidential campaign was nominated for an Oscar. The government allowed them to travel to avoid highlighting their campaign of harassment against him. Wine's presence at the event shed light on the political situation in Uganda.