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Queer spaces have always existed in Nigeria, but only on the margins Black queer figures dancing in an underground rave. (Illustration by Rex Opara courtesy of Minority Africa) Queer communities helped shape Lagos’s underground party scene. Now, as alté culture moves into the mainstream, the people who built it are being pushed to the margins – again.   In a …

In a financial sector often driven by balance sheets and bottom lines, Joseph Mugume has spent 25 years proving that sustainable growth begins with people. As Chief Executive Officer of EBO SACCO, Mugume has built an institution rooted not just in savings and credit, but in trust, shared ownership, and community. That philosophy recently earned EBO SACCO national recognition after …

Makindye, Kampala – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has warned that individuals who promote violence are enemies of wealth creation, saying peace and stability remain the foundation of economic growth and social transformation. He made the remarks on Wednesday while campaigning at Buziga Islamic School grounds in Makindye Division, accompanied by the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni. Addressing a large and …

By Amos Tayebwa The long-running Kyarwabuganda land dispute has taken a dramatic turn after Mbarara City authorities and security leaders warned businessman David Buryo never to step on the contested land again, accusing him of intimidation and presenting what they describe as a fake court ruling. The warning follows an incident in which Buryo reportedly appeared at Kyarwabuganda, escorted by …

For decades, DStv was king of African television. From must-watch sports to blockbuster movies and addictive series, the satellite giant ruled living rooms from Johannesburg to Kampala. But today, the crown is slipping — slowly, painfully, and publicly. Across Africa, and especially in South Africa and Uganda, MultiChoice’s flagship product DStv is facing a brutal reality: customers are leaving in …

A bitter scramble for billions from a United Nations agriculture fund has landed the national coordinator of Hongera Sana Uganda in serious trouble, exposing deep cracks within Uganda’s security establishment and raising troubling questions about the use of intelligence agencies in civilian programmes. Hongera Sana — a Swahili phrase meaning “big congratulations” — was unveiled as a national initiative under …

One of a series of updates about LGBTQ rights internationally, region by region Governmental leaders of North America, clockwise from top left: Mark Carney, prime minister of Canada; Claudia Scheinbaum, president of Mexico; Donald Trump, president of the United States; and Jens-Frederik Nielsen, prime minister of Greenland. (Photos courtesy of Canada, Wikipedia, Reuters and PBS) LGBTQ rights journalist Rob Salerno, …

Post Views: 4 By Aggrey Twesigyein Ntungamo district Political tension is mounting in Rushenyi County, Ntungamo district following a sharp bitter exchange of words between the former Rushenyi MP and the incumbent area MP Hon. Naome Kabasharira. ‎‎Recently, Mwesigwa Rukutana appeared on a Radio talk show accusing the incumbent Member of parliament Hon. Naome Kabasharira of presiding over what …

Kampala — High Court Judge Joyce Kavuma is set to deliver her ruling tomorrow, Friday, January 9, 2026, in a case filed by a group of senior Democratic Party (DP) members led by Bukoto Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Richard Ssebamala. Hon. Richard Ssebamala The applicants are challenging the manner in which the recent Democratic Party National Delegates Conference was …

Post Views: 3 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.comThe chief administrative officer Bushenyi district Ms Fiona Sanyu has revealed that the 101 water project for Nkanga and Nyabubare sub-counties was executed according to the laws of Uganda.She noted that project is a partnership between National water and Sewerage Corporation and will be completed in six months.She made these remarks to …