Uganda court rejects petition to overturn harsh anti-gay law
Legislation adopted last year outraged LGBTQ+ community, rights activists, the UN and western nations Uganda’s constitutional court has rejected a bid to overturn a controversial...
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US denies visa to Ugandan MP who called for homosexual castration
Activists welcome sanction on Sarah Achieng Opendi and other legislators against a backdrop of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression in Africa The Ugandan MP Sarah Achieng Opendi, who...
Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist in critical condition after brutal knife attack
Steven Kabuye was stabbed by unknown assailants on a motorbike after receiving death threats A prominent Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist is in a critical condition after...
Activists in Uganda finalise appeal against draconian anti-gay law
The legislation, blamed for a rise in violence, has been criticised by the US and described as ‘shocking and discriminatory’ by the UN Civil society...
HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted after disappointing initial results
African-led trial ended a year early as researchers conclude there is ‘little or no chance’ new combination vaccines cut HIV risk The first trial in...
Two tourists, from UK and South Africa, and guide killed in attack in Uganda
Police say extremist ADF rebels carried out ‘cowardly terrorist attack’ near border with DRC Two tourists from the UK and South Africa and their Ugandan...
Ugandan man charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ under new law
Twenty-year-old could face death penalty after anti-LGBTQ+ legislation was introduced this year Ugandan prosecutors have charged a man with “aggravated homosexuality” under anti-LGBTQ+ legislation introduced...
Hospital detentions for new mothers challenged in Ugandan court
Two cases to be heard this month could serve as legal precedent to outlaw the holding of patients against their will for unpaid bills Two...
Uganda’s president under attack over closure of UN human rights office
Forced closure described as ‘a huge blow’ to human rights as country fosters hostile environment for activists, journalists and LGBTQ+ people Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni,...
