A special court in Kampala, Uganda, is the first in Africa dedicated to handling wildlife crimes such as animal product smuggling, species trafficking, and poaching. Its head judge, Gladys Kamasanyu, is recognized as this week’s Eco Hero.

In Uganda, frequent flooding has devastated villages along riverbanks. Due to limited infrastructure funding, the government and local residents are turning to natural solutions, such as planting bamboo along riverbanks, to mitigate flood impacts.

The Anglican Church, as part of a global group, has sharply criticized the Church of England's decision to allow the blessing of same-sex couples.

In Uganda, Eric Ndawula, a gay man, faces severe discrimination and the threat of new, harsher anti-LGBTQ laws that could lead to 10-year prison sentences. The Ugandan Parliament passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, which awaits President Yoweri Museveni's consent. Asuman Balasalirwa, the bill's proponent, claims widespread support. In Ghana, transgender advocate Angel Maxine opposes similar legislation. Tanzania's political figures, like Mary Chatanda, call for extreme measures such as castration for homosexual men. Kenya has banned books with LGBTQ themes and its President William Ruto criticized a Supreme Court ruling allowing an LGBTQ group to register. These developments indicate a surge in anti-LGBTQ sentiment and legislation across East Africa.

Uganda is moving to ban the trading of used clothes, primarily sourced from Europe, causing thousands to fear for their livelihoods.

A team of young Ugandans has developed a new innovation for diagnosing malaria, aiming to combat the disease which is the leading cause of death in Africa.