Student Julius Isingoma has told the BBC how he miraculously survived a night-time assault by suspected Islamist rebels on his school dormitory in western Uganda. “I smeared the blood of my dead colleagues in my mouth, ears and on my…
Archbishop of Canterbury urges Ugandan Anglicans to reject anti-gay law
The Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday urged the Anglican Church of Uganda to reject the country’s new anti-LGBT law. In a statement, the archbishop said there was no justification for Anglicans anywhere to support legislation that goes against the Christian…
Ugandan doctors kneel, beg Museveni to seek 7th term
Doctors under the Uganda Medical Association (UMA) were seen kneeling to plead with President Yoweri Museveni to seek reelection as the country’s president in 2026, to make it his seventh consecutive term. Samuel Oledo who is chairman of the association,…
Adefarasin’s Plan B: Seeketh thou an exeat or exit card? – Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Something about Nigeria and its beleaguered economy calls forth the story of the fox and the cat to mind. The tale, a jaded one nevertheless, recounts how both friends had gone out to hunt in enemy, human territory. Like all…
*Lagos club owner ordered to provide COVID-19 result in seven days (Punch)*How policeman shot me, petitioner tells Lagos judicial panel (DailyTrust)
Lagos club owner ordered to provide COVID-19 result in seven days (Punch) A club owner, Bruno Owede, who was arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly opening his facility to fun seekers in violation of safety…
Museveni vows ‘Uganda is safe’ after tourist kidnap (Guardian)
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday insisted his country was safe for travellers, after the kidnapping of a US tourist, but vowed to further strengthen security in national parks. An American woman and her experienced safari guide were recovered unharmed…
Uganda pop star back on stage after arrest (BBC)
The Ugandan pop star turned opposition MP Bobi Wine has performed for the first time since being charged and jailed for treason. There was a heavy police presence for the show, which was only allowed because it was a non-political…