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St Petersburg, Russia– The Director of Public Prosecutions of Uganda, Mr. Lino Anguzu, and the Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, Mr. Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gutsan, have signed a Cooperation Agreement to strengthen cooperation to combat crime. Mr. Aleksandr Vladimirovich Gutsan with Mr. Lino Anguzu This agreement represents a significant step in the efforts of the two Offices to combat the …

But if it does, the economy of the west-central African nation could suffer. Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Cable)Political observers in the Central African nation of Gabon predict that the country will soon make same-sex relations a crime again, just as it briefly was from 2019 to 2020.Before 2019, modern Gabon had never criminalized …

But if it does, the economy of the west-central African nation could suffer. Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in 2023. (Photo courtesy of The Cable) Political observers in the Central African nation of Gabon predict that the country will soon make same-sex relations a crime again, just as it briefly was from 2019 to 2020. Before 2019, modern Gabon had …

Tensions remained high at parliament as investigators sealed off former speaker of parliament Anita Among’s office and declared it a crime scene. The Tuesday operation, which began around 9:30 am, involved a team of at least 20 police detectives who split into teams and moved into the speaker’s chamber, the clerk’s office, the parliamentary external auditor’s office, and the communications …

Kampala– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has chaired a high-level preparatory meeting ahead of Uganda’s participation in the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), slated for June 1–5, 2026, in Vienna, Austria. Principal judge Jane Frances Abodo during the meeting. The meeting, held at the Judiciary headquarters in Kampala, brought together officials …

Mubende, Uganda — In development discourse, electricity is often framed as a catalyst for progress powering hospitals, sustaining enterprise, and reinforcing public trust in state institutions. Yet in parts of Uganda today, its absence is producing the opposite effect. In towns like Mubende, prolonged power outages are converging with rising insecurity, exposing vulnerabilities that extend beyond infrastructure into the realm …

The presiding Bishop of the Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church, Jacinto Kibuuka, has criticized the government’s ongoing eviction of street and roadside vendors, calling for humane and well-planned alternatives before any enforcement is carried out. Delivering his Easter Sunday homily at Mamre International Prayer Centre in Janda, Namugongo, Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Bishop Kibuuka described the evictions as “barbaric and heartless,” warning that …

Ministry of Justice adds the LGBTQ advocacy group to list of ‘undesirable organisations’ Logo of ILGA World, the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. Russia’s Ministry of Justice has added the LGBTQ advocacy federation ILGA World to its list of “undesirable organisations,” which opens the way for people convicted of working with ILGA World inside Russia to be …

Kalangala – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged to restore night ferry operations to and from the Ssese Islands and intensify the fight against crime in Kalangala District, saying improved transport and security are critical to trade, livelihoods and overall development of the island communities. The President made the commitment while addressing a massive campaign rally at Kibanga Primary School …

Jinja– The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr. Lino Anguzu, on 12 December 2025 chaired a high-level ODPP–CID Coordination Meeting in the Jinja Region, aimed at strengthening inter-agency collaboration and enhancing the effectiveness of criminal justice delivery. The meeting was held at Nile Village Hotel in Jinja District. In his opening remarks, at the meeting held at Nile Village Hotel …