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LGBTQ+ Ugandans face deadly threat as “Anti-Homosexuality Act” signed into law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has approved an anti-LGBTQ+ law that makes the “offense of homosexuality” punishable by life imprisonment and even death.

Amid threats and exploitation, Ugandan union strives to organize garment sector

The Uganda Textiles, Garments, Leather, and Allied Workers Union has been working to mobilize workers in the country’s garment and textile facilities in a sector marred by neoliberal reforms, informalization, and exploitative working conditions.

Uganda needs equipment and solidarity in the face of Ebola outbreak

The health system in Uganda has faced the Ebola outbreak without enough personal protective equipment or effective vaccines, leading to concern among activists and health workers alike

Uganda allied health workers strike Health workers in Uganda strike over pay disparities and unkept promises

A strike by allied health workers in Uganda has led nurses and physicians to announce industrial action too in case the government fails to live up to its promises of increasing salaries

Investigation confirms Ugandan forces shot unarmed people in November and other stories

Today we look at an investigation into police killings during the November protests in Uganda, the lockout of ExxonMobil workers in the US, and more

Uganda elections After alleging election fraud, opposition faces persecution in Uganda

In the presidential and parliamentary elections in Uganda held simultaneously on January 14, long time president Yoweri Museveni and his National Resistance Movement were declared victorious despite multiple allegations of rigging

Bobi Wine alleges large scale rigging in Ugandan elections

The major opposition candidate in the Ugandan election, Bobi Wine, alleged “the worst rigging this country has ever witnessed.” He is contesting against incumbent Yoweri Museveni who has been in power since 1986

In Ugandan elections, Museveni regime faces determined youth resistance

Peoples Dispatch spoke to Milton Allimadi of Black Star News about the upcoming elections in Uganda and escalating tensions ahead of the electoral process

Uganda 2021 Presidential-Candidates On eve of Ugandan elections, presidential contender Bobi Wine faces renewed persecution

Bobi Wine, the leading opposition candidate, has continuously faced attacks and repression in his attempt to unseat long-term president Yoweri Museveni in the elections that will be held on January 14

Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine’s security guard killed, 2 journalists hurt in attack on rally

This is the third such attack against Bobi Wine, strong challenger to the country’s long-time president Yoweri Museveni, since he filed his nomination in November. Presidential elections are to be held on January 14, 2021

Uganda Bobi Wine resumes campaign Ugandan presidential hopeful Bobi Wine resumes campaign, claims threat to his life

Bobi Wine is the main contender against long-serving incumbent president Yoweri Museveni in the upcoming presidential elections in January. He had suspended his campaign on Tuesday after his team was attacked by security forces in a village near Kampala

Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine released on bail

Pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine was arrested on Wednesday on charges of violation of COVID-19-related regulations. His arrest was followed by mass protests during which state repression led to at least 37 deaths