#uganda

#uganda

Not content with holding title to one of the harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world, Uganda's parliament is considering a bill that would outlaw identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. The country's Anti-Homosexuality Act, passed in 2023, already provides a sentence of life in prison for gay men who have sexual relations, and in extenuating circumstances, even death. The new measure would criminalize Ugandans for simply saying they're anything but straight.

The morning sun was warm, and the air buzzed with excitement and laughter. Children who had rarely strayed beyond their rural village in Bugiri, Uganda, were now getting off buses, eyes wide at the expectation of giraffes and elephants. Many of these kids had never even heard of a zoo before, let alone seen one. Yet here they were, grinning ear to ear after breakfast, ready to celebrate a quirky Bitcoin holiday.

His classroom has colorful posters, smart boards and cozy reading corners filled with books and comfy swivel chairs. Each child has a cubby with their name on it for storing the school supplies tucked into their backpacks. Like every parent, I hope my child likes no, make that loves their teacher. That they feel welcome in school and enjoy their first step to the many years of learning ahead.

In northern Uganda, the unfolding consequences of US funding cuts to international humanitarian aid are palpable. Thousands of families have been living in refugee camps along the border with South Sudan for almost a decade, and newcomers are reported every day as the never-ending conflict within the country intensifies. Uganda has long been a crossroads of migration, shaped by historical and contemporary population movements. Today, it hosts over 1.9 million refugees and asylum seekers one of the largest refugee populations in the world.

Uganda has agreed to take in nationals from third countries who may not get asylum in the United States but do not wish to return to their countries of origin, Kampala's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The ministry said on Thursday that the agreement is based on the conditions that those seeking asylum do not have criminal records and that they are not unaccompanied minors, adding that details of the deal are still being worked out.

Zamhall Nansamba recounts the terrifying moment the avalanche of rubbish descended, stating, “When I heard a noise I went outside. I saw the trees and the rubbish coming.”

We organized this trip to give the children hope and to open their minds to what's possible... their answers were simple: visit the capital, see animals, and travel.

Kigali commands M23 rebels, while Uganda has increased its military presence in the DRC, contributing to a complex crisis that includes widespread human rights violations.

Ukura Midar, forced from his family's house for an airport, laments the loss of his land and the severance from family graves, stating, "Here, I feel bad. There I felt very fine. I had my land."

The military tribunals lack legal competence to try civilians and fail to meet fair trial standards, yet the government continues to pursue this controversial legislation.

Justice Minister Norbert Mao stated that Eddie Mutwe appeared in court visibly weakened and showed signs of torture, indicating an abuse of judicial processes.

Bobi Wine condemned the abduction of Eddie Mutwe, stating it serves as a stark reminder to the world of the breakdown of law and order in Uganda.

The Ministry of Health announced the milestone on Saturday via its official X account, calling it good news and confirming that 42 days had passed without new infections.

The militarization of justice in Uganda, especially regarding political figures like Kizza Besigye, has raised alarms about human rights and due process leading to the 2026 elections.