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StopEAPCOP: Global Spotlight on Corporate Emissions as Landmark Climate Case Opens in France

StopEAPCOP Global Spotlight on Corporate Emissions as Landmark Climate Case.webp

The StopEACOP coalition has welcomed the opening of France’s first major climate trial against oil and gas giant TotalEnergies, describing the proceedings as a landmark moment for global climate accountability. Oil pipe line under construction The case, which opened on Thursday at the Paris Court of Justice, arises from a 2020 lawsuit filed by advocacy organisations including Notre Affaire à …

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Chief Justice Zeija Reviews Progress on Justice 4 Her Project to Strengthen GBV Case Handling

Chief Justice Zeija Reviews Progress on Justice 4 Her Project

Kampala– Flavian Zeija has convened a high-level hybrid meeting to review progress on the Justice 4 Her Project, a key initiative aimed at strengthening the Judiciary’s response to gender-based violence (GBV). Chief Justice Flavian Zeija The meeting, held at the Court of Appeal Building in Kampala, brought together representatives from UN Women, Austrian Development Cooperation, and judicial officers from the implementing …

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Uganda drops the first case brought under its Anti-Homosexuality Act

Edward Mwebaza addresses the media (Photo courtesy of HRAPF)

Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ law exposes systemic failures The German publication Deutsche Welle reports: A gay couple in Uganda, where public displays of same-sex affection are dangerous. (Brian Inganga photo courtesy of AP and DW.com) A justice system strained by political pressure, public fear and inconsistent enforcement By Michael Oti [On Feb. 3], a court in Uganda dismissed the first case brought under …

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Supreme Adjourns Ruling in Kazinda Case to February

Supreme Adjourns Ruling in Kazinda Case to February

Kampala-The Supreme Court has adjourned to 12th February 2026 the ruling in a matter where Attorney General challenges Constitutional Court ruling on Prosecution of interdicted Principal Accountant in Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda. Geoffrey Kazinda (courtesy photo) In August 2020, the Constitutional Court held that Kazinda had been subjected to continuous and unlawful prosecutions arising from the same …

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Leadership Wrangles: Court Set to Rule on Ssebamala Case

Leadership Wrangles Court Set to Rule on Ssebamala Case

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 …

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Uganda Law Society Appeals for Swift Supreme Court Ruling in Kazinda Case

Uganda Law Society Appeals for Swift Supreme Court Ruling in

The Uganda Law Society has appealed to the Chief Justice, Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, and the Justices of the Supreme Court to urgently deliver a long-awaited judgment in a five-year-old constitutional appeal involving the Attorney General and jailed former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister, Geoffrey Kazinda. Geoffrey Kazinda (Courtesy photo) In a letter dated December 17th/2025 and addressed …

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Court Sets Ruling Date for Walukagga’s Case

Court Sets Ruling Date for Walukaggas Case

Kampala– The High Court Civil Division judge Simon Peter Kinobe has set the 22 December 2025 as the date on which he will deliver his ruling in an a matter filed by Busiro East hopeful Mathias Walukagga challenging Electoral Commission’s actions of disqualifying him due to Academic qualifications. Counsel Luganda Kulya addressing the press at High Court Tweed Towers. This …

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