Outcry as Dr Sarah Bireete is detained ahead of 2026 polls

The arrest of Dr Sarah Bireete, Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance (CCG), has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society leaders, political figures, and human rights advocates, who describe the move as an intimidation tactic ahead of the upcoming elections. The Uganda Police Force confirmed the arrest, stating that Dr Bireete is currently…

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Beyoncé is now a billionaire — Forbes

Global music superstar Beyoncé has officially joined the billionaire ranks, becoming just the fifth musician to amass a 10-figure fortune, according to a new report by Forbes. The Grammy Award-winning artist now stands alongside an elite group that includes Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Rihanna and her husband, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z. Forbes attributes Beyoncé’s billionaire status…

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Bobi Wine: flag is for all Ugandans, not Museveni

Kyotera District — Opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Tuesday defended the public display of the Ugandan national flag by his supporters, saying it belongs to all citizens and does not require permission from the state. Addressing supporters at a rally in Kyotera District, Kyagulanyi responded to recent security…

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