Tag Archives: Protest

Eight Ugandan activists who protested the East African Crude Oil Pipeline have walked free after spending nearly nine months in prison. Their release should bring relief. Also, it should provoke national discomfort. They were sentenced to 11 months, but by the time judgment came, they had already served eight months and 17 days on remand. In practical terms, punishment arrived …

Plans to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and freedoms in Seattle during the World Cup next summer will continue despite objections from the Egyptian and Iranian football federations over the “Pride Match” due to take place in the city. Seattle organisers have confirmed that they are “moving forward as planned” with Pride activities in the city when Egypt face Iran in Group …

Angel Maxine’s latest music video exposes violence suffered by LGBTQ Ghanaians   Transgender Ghanaian artist Angel Maxine has released a new video, “Coward.” The following report was originally published by Rightify Ghana. Ghanaian transgender musician and human rights activist Angel Maxine has released a striking new protest song and short film titled “Coward” — a fearless artistic statement that exposes the hidden …

By Eric Yiga A storm of controversy has erupted in Mukono District over the alleged mismanagement of Shs 100 million and several motorcycles that President Yoweri Museveni donated to ghetto supporters across the country. The funds and motorcycles—meant to empower and improve the welfare of ghetto youths—have instead become the source of anger, accusations of corruption, favoritism, and misuse among …