Uganda's Constitutional Court rejected a petition to overturn a stringent anti-gay law, maintaining one of the world's harshest legal stances against LGBTQ rights.

Uganda's court upheld the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, which imposes severe penalties for same-sex relations, despite striking down some provisions inconsistent with international rights conventions. The decision was met with dismay by human rights advocates and international bodies, including the UN and the US State Department, who urged Uganda to repeal the law. The ruling reflects a broader anti-gay crackdown in East Africa, supported by conservative religious groups. Uganda's government remains defiant against Western pressure, with significant support from the local population. The World Bank has suspended new loans to Uganda in response to the law.

The four-day Ugandan music festival Nyege Nyege is taking place again after three years off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 300 DJs from various African and European countries, as well as the US and Japan are playing across seven stages, entertaining 12,000 revelers on the banks of river Nile.

Ugandan health officials and the World Health Organization representative announced the end of a deadly Ebola outbreak that began on September 20, 2022. The Sudan Ebola strain killed 55 people and led to a two-month lockdown in the affected districts. According to WHO rules, the outbreak is considered over if no new cases are reported for 42 days, with the last confirmed patient discharged recently.

Hundreds of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been fleeing to Uganda via Lake Albert to escape violence between the Hema and Lendu communities. Over 28,000 people, mostly women and children, have crossed, bringing stories of horrific violence, including killings and rape. The conflict has been exacerbated by regional interests in Congo's resources and is part of increasing unrest under President Joseph Kabila's extended tenure. Some refugees have drowned during the crossing, and militias are reportedly blocking others from escaping. Uganda, already hosting 1.4 million refugees, is facing challenges such as disease outbreaks in camps. The violence in Ituri has led to villages being burned and civilians being attacked, with survivors unable to explain the motives behind the savagery.

The article reports on the recent surge of violence in the Ituri region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing over 28,000 people, mostly women and children, to flee to Uganda. The conflict between Hema and Lendu communities has escalated, with armed groups blocking escape routes and committing brutal acts of violence. Refugees recount harrowing experiences of villages being burned, people being killed, and women being raped. Uganda, already hosting 1.4 million refugees, is struggling to accommodate the influx, with concerns over potential cholera outbreaks in overcrowded camps. The violence is part of a broader pattern of unrest in Congo, exacerbated by President Joseph Kabila's tenuous hold on power.

A daily flotilla of wooden canoes ferries hundreds of refugees from DR Congo's latest violence to Uganda. Over 28,000 people, mostly women and children, have fled the fighting between Hema and Lendu communities in Ituri. The violence, part of a broader unrest in Congo, has led to horrific tales of killings and displacement. Armed groups are blocking escapes, and Uganda, already hosting 1.4 million refugees, faces a growing influx. Refugees recount savage attacks and dire conditions in camps, with fears of disease outbreaks. The conflict underscores the challenges faced by President Joseph Kabila in maintaining control.

SafeBoda, a motorcycle taxi service operating similarly to Uber, has become popular in Uganda's capital, Kampala, for providing a safer and more comfortable commuting option. The service is well-received due to its trained drivers and provision of safety gear, addressing the city's issues with traffic jams and accidents. Customers like Julia Namale appreciate the value for money and enhanced safety.

In Kampala, Uganda, second-hand clothes, known locally as mivumba, are common and provide employment and business opportunities for many. However, with 80% of the country's textiles being imported, there is controversy over whether this practice stifles local production or is essential for the livelihoods of thousands of traders.