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The atmosphere at Parliament has noticeably changed. Smiles are broader, hugs are more frequent, and conversations that once took place behind closed doors are now happening openly and with greater participation. When The Observer visited Parliament a few days ago, the corridors were unusually busy for this stage of the parliamentary calendar. Normally, the period between the end of May …

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By Aggrey BabaAt a time when political pressure, corruption allegations, sanctions, and growing public criticism continue to surround embattled Bukedea Woman MP Anita Among, many of her critics had hoped to see her political exit end in embarrassment and uncertainty. Instead, the outgoing Speaker is heading into one of the most lucrative retirement arrangements following her exit from speakership. Even …

Power often reveals itself not through speeches or constitutional titles, but through attitude. The deeper question raised by Anita Among’s dramatic political collapse is not merely whether corruption allegations against powerful leaders should be investigated. They should. The more uncomfortable question is this: how humble or arrogant should leaders become once power convinces them they are untouchable? For years, Among …

Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ witch hunt racks up more than 100 arrests Presidential advisor Matar Ndiaga Seck was arrested May 15 on homosexuality charges. (Photo courtesy of Seneweb)The status of human rights in Senegal is “grave and rapidly deteriorating”, says the LGBTQ rights organization Pan Africa ILGA (PAI)Abuses of LGBTQ citizens’ human rights have piled up since March 31, when President Bassirou Diomaye …

Senegal’s anti-LGBTQ witch hunt racks up more than 100 arrests Presidential advisor Matar Ndiaga Seck was arrested May 15 on homosexuality charges. (Photo courtesy of Seneweb) The status of human rights in Senegal is “grave and rapidly deteriorating”, says the LGBTQ rights organization Pan Africa ILGA (PAI) Abuses of LGBTQ citizens’ human rights have piled up since March 31, when President …

By Andrew Mwenda The Saturday 3am SFC raid at the home of our pre-current speaker of parliament, Anita Annet Among (AAA), is unprecedented. The joint security operation at her home, confiscating anything and everything of value, including cash and other luxury items, speaks volumes. The action required bold decision-making and a stubborn resolution. And it is a vintage signature of …

By Asuman Kiyingi The dramatic, high-stakes unraveling of Speaker Anita Annet Among’s political dominance in Uganda offers a classic study in the pathology of institutional capture, patronage, and the fragile nature of personalist power. Within a remarkably short period, a political titan—elected unopposed in Bukedea, victorious over the formidable Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga for the NRM’s Second National Vice Chairperson position, …

Viewers: 50,002 By Charles Twine The idea of safety is becoming increasingly fragile in today’s world. Across continents, terrorism is no longer a distant threat but a persistent force that exploits weak governance and political instability. In fragile states, insecurity is not just an external danger but often a byproduct of internal dysfunction. When governments substitute legitimacy with force, …

× ]]]]>]]> The Bishop of the Docese of Kinkizi Rt Rev Dan Zoreka has today made new appointments for Canons of the Church of Uganda for both Clergy and Lay Canons during the 8th Synod Meeting at St Peter’s Cathedral Nyakatare. Bishop Zoreka announced that he had appointed the former Prime Minister Rt Hon Amama Mbabazi, the former Kanungu District …