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Azerbaijan police detain over 100 in queer nightclub raid

Graphic from the Azerbaijan LGBTQ organization Qiy Vaar states, "Get Out of Our Lives"

Patrons were subjected to humiliation, violence, and degrading treatment Graphic from the Azerbaijan LGBTQ organization Qiy Vaar states, “Get Out of Our Lives.” Azerbaijan police raided an LGBTQ-friendly nightclub on Dec 27, detaining more than 100 patrons who reported physical violence, humiliation, and demands for bribes. Detainees allege hair cutting, broken teeth, and sexual violence, with one stating that police …

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Double Life: Meet the Top Architect Topping the Music Charts

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In the heart of Kampala, a unique creative force is blurring the lines between structural design and melodic rhythm. Brian Matsiko, known to the music world as Faymous, is proving that you don’t have to choose between a professional career and a passion for the arts. A Foundation of Excellence Faymous’ journey began in Mbarara City, where his discipline was …

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ROAD TO JAN 15! Museveni tips Busoga on intensive, extensive farming

ROAD TO JAN 15 Museveni tips Busoga on intensive extensive

Iganga – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised leaders and residents of the Busoga sub-region to adopt the right farming models in order to overcome household poverty and fully benefit from Uganda’s growing agricultural economy. Meeting National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Busoga in Iganga, President Museveni, also NRM Presidential Candidate, cautioned that small-scale cultivation of certain crops cannot deliver …

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STOP DISCRIMINATING WOMEN! Buhweju MP Aspirant Agaba Blasts Mwijukye Over ‘Sexist’ Campaign Attacks

STOP DISCRIMINATING WOMEN Buhweju MP Aspirant Agaba Blasts Mwijukye Over

By Amos Tayebwa | Buhweju District Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye is facing growing pressure as his main rival, Grace Agaba Byarugaba, accuses him of running a sexist and discriminatory campaign aimed at undermining her candidature ahead of the January 15, 2026 elections. Agaba, a flamboyant and outspoken MP aspirant, claims that the incumbent legislator has been moving around campaign …

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Bizman, LC1 Chair Survive Lynching Over Alleged Land Grabbing in Mbarara

Bizman LC1 Chair Survive Lynching Over Alleged Land Grabbing in

By Amos Tayebwa | Mbarara City There was drama and near-violence on Thursday, 8th January 2026, after angry residents of Kacence East Cell in Mbarara City stormed a disputed piece of land and almost lynched the area LC1 Chairman, John Mugisha alias Mushaijomwe, together with Robert Kamugisha, a businessman from Kabale, over alleged land grabbing. The two were reportedly chased …

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Police Confirms Habib Buwembo’s Arrest

Police Confirms Habib Buwembos Arrest

Kampala-The Uganda police force on Saturday evening confirmed the arrest and detention of National Unity Platform’s head of Mobilization, Habib Buwembo with Katabala Ronald and Nakakembo Josephine. Habib Buwembo “The 03 are currently in Police custody and will be arraigned before court in due course.” Reads Police message on their social media platforms Before this message, several National Unity Platform …

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