Updated at 4:00 PM GMT on Monday, 04th January 21 LONDON – UK judge says WikiLeaks founder should not be extradited to face espionage charges because he is at risk of suicide. A British judge has ruled that Julian Assange should not be extradited to the United States to face espionage charges, saying that such…
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UK court to rule on WikiLeaks founder Assange’s US extradition, Pursuit threatens media freedom
By Usaid Siddiqui & Julia Hall Updated at 3:10 PM GMT on Monday, 04th January 21 Julian Assange faces up to 175 years in a US jail over espionage and hacking charges, as activists decry threats to future of press freedom. A British judge is set to reveal whether she has approved Julian Assange’s extradition…
UPDF Terehe sita 40th Anniversary celebrations extend to KCCA and nationwide.
By Desire Ninsiima Updated at 6:22 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 20 KAMPALA – Yesterday, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces -UPDF launched the 40th Tarehe Sita Anniversary celebrations at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) with a tree planting ceremony. The UPDF is dedicating a month of activities in addressing city sanitation and hygiene challenges….
Locked down but hopeful: Weary world ushers in 2021
By E K Benj Updated at 3:49 PM GMT on Friday, 1st January 2021 Nations around the world have said goodbye and good riddance to 2020. The festivities were toned down as millions stayed at home due to COVID, but the new year still carries high hopes. Most NYE celebrations were watched from home, if…
Culton Scovia and more Ugandan Journalists arrested.
By Heather M Asher Updated at 1:53 PM GMT on Thursday, 31st December 20 KALANGALA- What began as usual deployment for several Ugandan journalists yesterday to cover presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine for his scheduled campaigns in Kalangala island turned out a nightmare. Daily Monitor’s Derrick Wandera and BBS television’s Culton Scovia Nakamya…
Elections should be inclusive and Participatory- UN
We can achieve a peaceful and considerate elections in Uganda. This desired goal should be a priority for all peace loving Ugandans. One of the important duty & obligation for Citizens: “The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations; and, accordingly, it shall be the duty…
Journalists to Quit job over safety and security- Uganda Media Women’s Association.
By Desire Ninsiima Updated at 8:55 PM GMT on Tuesday, 29 December 20 KAMPALA- Uganda Media Women’s Association, UMWA has joined organisations and activists condemning the continued attacks on journalists in Uganda. In consensus yesturday, scores of journalists walked out in protest from Uganda Media Centre Press briefing by security chiefs. Margaret B Sentamu ,…
We can achieve a peaceful and considerate elections in Uganda- UN, NICE, MOICT & SDGs.
We can achieve a peaceful and considerate elections in Uganda. This desired goal should be a priority for all peace loving Ugandans. One of the important duty & obligation for Citizens: “The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from the performance of duties and obligations; and, accordingly, it shall be the duty…
