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Russian LGBTQ rights groups learn how to work from abroad Natalia Soloviova, the chair the Russian LGBT Network, a nonprofit that Putin’s government declared as extremist on April 27. (Photo by Bryan Derballa for Uncloseted Media) This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet.By Hope PisoniNatalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself at risk. …

Russian LGBTQ rights groups learn how to work from abroad Natalia Soloviova, the chair the Russian LGBT Network, a nonprofit that Putin’s government declared as extremist on April 27. (Photo by Bryan Derballa for Uncloseted Media) This story was originally published by Uncloseted Media, an LGBTQ-focused investigative news outlet. By Hope Pisoni Natalia Soloviova always knew she was putting herself …

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Law Society has launched a Shs2.301 billion “Sovereignty Defense Fund” aimed at mounting a nationwide legal and civic challenge against the newly assented Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, which the lawyers’ body describes as a major threat to constitutional freedoms, democracy and the rule of law. Addressing journalists at the ULS headquarters in Kololo on …

Authorities and media frequently link gay sex to HIV, leading to additional charges   Senegal’s gendarmerie released this photo of 12 men arrested on homosexuality charges in February. Amid a deepening crackdown against queer people in Senegal, a pattern is emerging where authorities conspire with police, health services, and the press collaborate to whip up panic about gay men and …

Rakai– The Principal Judge, Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, has today presided over a Court Open Day at the Rakai District Headquarters Grounds, reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to enhancing access to justice and intensifying the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Principal Judge Jane Frances Abodo arriving at Rakai on Monday. Held under the theme “Justice Begins with You: Report Gender-Based …

Leaders in Mukono District have called for stricter enforcement and more inclusive approaches in the fight against corruption, as concerns mount over unexplained wealth among public servants. The calls were made during a consultative meeting on the Draft Asset Recovery Rules held at Ridar Hotel, organized by the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity under the Office of the President, in …

By Evans Najuna Uganda has made notable progress in the fight against malaria through the distribution and use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs). However, recent findings show that gaps in household coverage remain, highlighting the need for expanded distribution efforts to protect more families. This is contained in the 2024-25 malaria survey report released on Thursday at the Uganda Bureau …

Mukono– Leaders in Mukono District have intensified efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) affecting children, with district officials calling for stronger community involvement to break the silence surrounding abuse and early pregnancies among school-going girls. The renewed campaign was highlighted during a stakeholders’ meeting that brought together district leaders, development partners, and education officials to discuss findings from …

There was high drama at Kampala Capital City Authority last week when two powerful female directors reportedly turned City Hall into a battlefield — trading explosive accusations in full view of stunned junior staff and clients. What began as an apparent disagreement quickly escalated into a heated public altercation between two female officials—one is from Directorate of Human Resources and …

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 …