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Kenya’s ambitious new integration plan arouses hopes and worries Illustration combines the Kenyan flag and strands of rainbow colors. (Illustration by Rex Opara courtesy of Minority Africa) As Kenya launches an ambitious effort to turn refugee camps into open villages, LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, long targeted by violence, wonder whether the promise of safety, mobility, and legal status will finally reach …

The future of dating has arrived. Fastsyt, an AI-powered dating app designed to create real, meaningful connections, is now officially available on the Google Play Store. Built for people seeking love, friendship, and authentic human interaction, Fastsyt combines smart technology with genuine emotion to redefine modern dating. Fastsyt is the brainchild of Ugandan-born, Canada-based innovator Male Deogratius , inspired by …

By Kayiira Jackson  The seventh edition of the Elite Secondary School Championships will kick off as scheduled from 13th to 16th February 2026 at Janan Secondary School, Bombo Campus, despite recent changes to the national academic calendar. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Education and Sports announced an adjustment to the reopening dates for schools and other education institutions, pushing …

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OTTAWA — Members of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) living in Canada organised coordinated protests across several cities to denounce President Yoweri Museveni’s declared election victory, citing widespread election malpractice, violence, and abductions in Uganda. The demonstrations were held in Ottawa, Montreal, and Cornwall, led by NUP members within the Ugandan diaspora. In Ottawa, the mobilisation was organised by …

Born in Gafsa, deep in the desert of Tunisia, the founder of RA’ED Films grew up with humble beginnings shaped by strong family values, discipline, and a deep understanding of hard work. Those early lessons—stay focused, stay resilient, and never stop pushing forward—would later define a journey that crossed continents and cultures. The filmmaking story began in 2017 in South …

KAMPALA — Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised alarm over what it describes as the abduction of two of its senior party leaders by the military on the eve of the election, warning that the incidents represent a serious threat to the integrity of the electoral process. In a statement released by the party, NUP said a video …

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, extending his rule to a seventh term and deepening concerns over violence, repression, and the credibility of the vote. The election was conducted under a government-imposed internet blackout and overshadowed by reports of deadly violence, widespread intimidation, and severe restrictions on opposition activity. Rights groups and …

Kampala– The Uganda Human Rights Commission has released a report about the recently concluded 2026 Presidential Elections that took place in Uganda. Commissioner Shifra Lukwago with UHRC Chairperson Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya. (File photo) According to the Preliminary statement which has been issued by Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya, UHRC Chairperson alongside other Commission members at their offices in Kampala, she stated …

Survey of nations with anti-homosexuality laws This article about Mauritania is one of a series of short articles on LGBTQ rights advocacy and abuses in nations with anti-LGBTQ laws. They are based on Outright International’s country overviews, which track each nation’s record on LGBTQ rights. In a small way, those overviews fill the gap that the Trump administration created when …