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Once a ‘democratic beacon’ in West Africa, Senegal makes a homophobic leap into the pastSenegal, once considered the “democratic beacon” of West Africa and the first signatory to the International Criminal Court, is now using the state apparatus to legally persecute its own citizens, adopting a rhetoric of identity-based isolationism similar to that of authoritarian regimes.Below, a community activist speaks …

Kampala-The Prosecutors from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) will all meet in Kampala next week for their three day symposium. The event scheduled to be held from 25th May to 28th May will be held under a theme “Enhancing Professionalism for Responsive Prosecution Services.” DPP Lino Anguzu during the press briefing on Friday. During a media …

Wakiso Chief Magistrates Court on Wednesday, was filled to capacity as court users and members of the public turned up for a sensitization drive on court processes and procedures. Some of the Judicial officers who spear headed sensitization process. The engagement, organised by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations, aimed at creating awareness about court operations, Judiciary innovations, …

By Mulengera Reporters There was controversy in the ongoing criminal proceedings involving city pastor Robert Kayanja after court heard that a deleted WhatsApp group allegedly linked to him was used to exchange sodomy-related videos and photographs among several members. The revelations came on Thursday, May 21, 2026, during proceedings before Mwanga II Magistrate’s Court in Mengo, where police forensic analyst …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand. For too long, trans people and some …

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand.For too long, trans people and some intersex …

Uganda’s Commercial Court has launched an intensive two-week mediation drive aimed at resolving business disputes worth about Shs 700 billion, in what judicial officials describe as a major effort to unlock money trapped in lengthy court battles and ease pressure on the justice system. The initiative, known as a mediation settlement fortnight, was officially launched on Monday at the Commercial …

Serere– The Judiciary on Tuesday commissioned the newly constructed Serere Chief Magistrate’s Court Building in a ceremony aimed at strengthening access to justice and improving service delivery in the Teso sub-region. Lady Justice Frances Abodo at the officiating Ceremony. The event, took place at the court grounds under the theme “Justice that Listens, Serves and Resolves,” is being presided over …

On Friday, a total of 115 lawyers were on Friday enrolled as Advocates of the High Court during a ceremony held at the Supreme Court Conference Hall in Kampala, officially marking their admission to the legal profession. Some of the enrolled Advocates The enrolment ceremony was presided over by HW Beatrice Stella Atingu, Registrar in charge of Special Duties at …

By Mulengera Reporters The soon-retiring Court of Appeal Judge, Dr. Fredrick Steven Martins Egonda Ntende used the Thursday session the Ugandan judiciary leadership organized to celebrate his accomplishments and see him off (having clocked 70), to call upon fellow Judicial Officers to stop their cowardice and stand firm while speaking truth to power.   Ntende, who a delegation from Makerere’s …