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Prof Mahmood Mamdani’s New Book Delivers Scathing Verdict on Uganda’s Longtime Leader » The Hoima Post –

Prof Mahmood Mamdanis New Book Delivers Scathing Verdict on Ugandas.webp

In his provocative new book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, renowned Ugandan-Indian scholar Prof. Mahmood Mamdani delivers one of the most powerful and unsettling critiques yet of President Yoweri Museveni’s nearly four-decade rule. The book’s central claim is both bold and deeply unsettling: Museveni, Mamdani argues, has become worse than Idi Amin, …

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Paris to Host Global Black Pride in 2026 — A Landmark for Afro-Queer Visibility » The Hoima Post –

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In a major announcement, Global Black Pride — the international cultural, political, artistic, and celebratory platform for Afro-queer communities — has confirmed that its 2026 edition will be held in Paris from 9 to 13 September 2026. Founded in 2020 by Nigerian activist Micheal Ighodaro, who sought refuge in the U.S. after Nigeria’s 2014 Same Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act, the …

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Court Cases and State House Influence Undermine Democracy » The Hoima Post –

Court Cases and State House Influence Undermine Democracy The

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post | Kampala — 28 October 2025 Ugandans are increasingly disillusioned with the Electoral Commission (EC), as recent events suggest that the institution’s independence is being compromised. Allegations of bias, manipulation, and unlawful conduct have surfaced, casting doubt on the credibility of the upcoming 2026 general elections. Ongoing Court Cases Involving EC Chairperson Justice …

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NTV Denied Access to Parliament Over Coverage of “Unopposed” Candidates » The Hoima Post –

NTV Denied Access to Parliament Over Coverage of Unopposed Candidates

By Alexander Luyima This morning, the NTV news crew was barred from entering Uganda’s Parliament, with their press accreditation withdrawn at the entrance. When asked for an explanation, security personnel reportedly said they had “instructions not to allow entry,” without providing any further details. Sources indicate that the move comes after Parliament’s leadership expressed anger over NTV’s recent reporting on …

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THE DISCIPLINE AND MEANING BEHIND THE NATIONAL FLAG » The Hoima Post –

THE DISCIPLINE AND MEANING BEHIND THE NATIONAL FLAG The

By Amiri Wabusimba. A few days ago, a post on social media about the Uganda flag caught my attention. It reminded me that while national flags are among the most visible symbols of a country, they are often the least understood. Every flag that flutters over capital cities or local towns, embassy, public offices or battlefield carries more than colour …

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Makerere University Suspends Student for Assault in Anti-Gay Clash at Mitchell Hall » The Hoima Post –

Makerere University Suspends Student for Assault in Anti Gay Clash at

Brian Murungi, a Bachelor of Social Work student at Makerere University, has been suspended for allegedly assaulting a fellow student and destroying property during violent clashes at Mitchell Hall, following unrest tied to anti-gay sentiments among residents. In a letter dated October 24, 2025, signed by Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe, Murungi was suspended with immediate effect to allow investigations …

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Speaker Anita Among Set for Unopposed Return as Challenger Pulls Out After “Abduction” » The Hoima Post –

NUPS Asio Kidnapped As Anitah Among is Declared Unopposed

The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate, Florence Asio, who was set to challenge Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the Bukedea District Woman MP seat, is reportedly battling trauma following what the party describes as an abduction that forced her out of the race. Asio went missing just hours before her scheduled nomination on Wednesday, alongside several of her …

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NUP’S Asio Kidnapped , As Anitah Among is Declared Unopposed in Uganda’s Bukedea » The Hoima Post –

NUPS Asio Kidnapped As Anitah Among is Declared Unopposed

Uganda’s opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) says its parliamentary candidate Asio Florence has gone missing hours before her scheduled nomination, while Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was declared unopposed for the Bukedea Woman MP seat — deepening fears of political intimidation ahead of the 2026 general elections. NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, known widely as Bobi Wine, said Asio and several …

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