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"We Want Action, Not Talk" Lawyer Bireete Dismisses Museveni’s Call for Patriotism as Empty Talk
Human rights lawyer and executive director of the Center for Constitutional Governance (CCG), Sarah Bireete, has fired back at President Yoweri Museveni, criticizing what she termed as empty rhetoric in addressing the Uganda People’s Defence Forces’ (UPDF) role in the country’s democratic space.
Her remarks came in response to Museveni’s statement on X following two high-level military meetings at State House Entebbe, where the president emphasized the importance of...
DR Congo bans ex-president's party over alleged rebel links
The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned the party of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of links to the M23 rebel group which has seized large parts of the east of the country this year.
The ban comes amid reports that Kabila has returned to the country after spending two years in South Africa.
He is said to have returned to the town of Goma, which was seized by the Rwandan-backed M23 in January.
Kabila led DR Congo for 18 years, after succeeding his father Laurent, who was...
'I Will Not Back Down' Kiir Declares as Tensions with Riek Machar Escalate Amid Mediation Efforts
South Sudan's President, Salva Kiir, is taking a strong stand in his long-running political battle with Vice President Riek Machar.
With support from Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni, Kiir has made it clear that he will not give up his position easily, despite ongoing efforts to mediate peace talks between the two leaders.
For years, Kiir and Machar have been at odds, and their rivalry has often led to violence, disrupting South Sudan's fragile peace.
The conflict between the two men has...
Don’t Let Military Courts Silence Civilians - FDC Blasts Parliament
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has voiced strong opposition to Parliament's proposal to amend the UPDF Act, which would permit military courts to try civilians.
Speaking at their offices in Kampala, Kira Municipality MP and FDC spokesperson Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda emphasized that the amendment undermines constitutional order and infringes upon civilian legal rights.
He further argued that allowing civilians to be prosecuted in military courts is a clear violation of the separation...
BOBI WINE RALLIES EASTERN UGANDA!!! Mobilise, Organise, Agitate For The Revolution
Mbale, Uganda – Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has reignited his call for a national uprising, launching a fresh mobilisation drive in Eastern Uganda with a clear message: the revolution is now.
Meeting with National Unity Platform (NUP) leaders from 40 districts across Busoga, Bugisu, Teso, Bukedi, and Sebei sub-regions, Bobi Wine urged local organisers to take the struggle directly to the people.
“Mobilise, organise, and agitate,” he...
Museveni’s new fears on South Sudan
President Yoweri Museveni dashed to South Sudan in early April for a quick meeting with his South Sudan counterpart, Salva Kiir, due to mounting fears of an escalation that could plunge the fragile country back into civil war.
A region on edge leaves Ugandan leader with limited options
The South Sudan People’s Defence Forces launched airstrikes on Nasir, a town in Upper Nile State that had been captured by the White Army, which is linked to First Vice President Riek Machar, currently...
"Naked and Exposed": Billions Diverted from SANDF Leaves South Africa Vulnerable to Attack as SANDF Loses R54 Billion
Cape Town – South Africa's national defence is in a perilous state, having been systematically weakened by the diversion of over R54 billion from the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) budget over the past 15 years.
This staggering sum, revealed by Dakota Legoete, chairperson of the portfolio committee on defence and military veterans, was instead used to prop up struggling state-owned enterprises and fund other government departments, leaving the country "naked" and increasingly...
NRM Sec. General Richard Todwong Delivers a Bold Message to Museveni Amid Dramatic Scenes in Uganda
NRM Secretary General Richard Todwong has praised President Yoweri Museveni for restoring peace and security in Uganda, particularly in regions previously affected by conflict.
While addressing the media during a public engagement, Todwong reflected on the painful history of displacement and persecution experienced by communities in northern Uganda, the West Nile, and other border regions.
“We thank President Museveni for choosing peace over war,” Todwong stated.
“The...
Eyebrows Raised as Ex-DRC President Returns Home Amid Ongoing War Between Tshisekedi’s Gov't & M23
Former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has made a dramatic return to the country, ending years of political silence and self-imposed exile.
His reappearance comes at a time of deep national instability, as President Félix Tshisekedi’s government struggles to contain a prolonged rebellion by the M23 insurgents in the eastern region.
Kabila’s return has sent political shockwaves across the DRC, with observers questioning the timing and motive...
Dozens are reported killed in east Congo as the government and Rwanda-backed rebels trade blame
GOMA, Congo (AP) — At least 50 people were killed in weekend attacks in conflict-battered east, authorities said Saturday. The government traded blame with Rwanda-backed rebels over who was responsible for the violence that quickly escalated the conflict in the region.
The renewed violence that residents reported in and around the region’s largest city of Goma — which the control — was the biggest threat yet to by both the Gulf Arab state of Qatar and African nations...
Heavy fighting erupts overnight in Congo's Goma
Goma, April 12 Intense gunfire and artillery fire shook the western neighbourhoods of Goma overnight from Friday to Saturday, plunging the city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into panic, according to local sources.
Residents in the Keshero and Lac-Vert districts reported heavy shooting and explosions beginning around 10 pm local time on Friday. The barrage continued for several hours, prompting civilians to flee or seek shelter indoors.
A tense calm returned on...
Museveni Heads to Yumbe for West Nile Peace Day Amid Zoka Tensions
President Museveni is expected in Yumbe District this Saturday as the chief guest at the West Nile Peace Day Celebrations, marking 23 years of peace in the region since the guns went silent. The event, to be held at Yumbe Boma Grounds, will bring together thousands of people under the theme: “23 Years of Peace and Progress: Uniting West Nile for Socio-Economic Transformation.”
Among the expected attendees are local leaders, former combatants, and residents keen to hear the...
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