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Robert Kigongo is a sustainable development analyst and social and political pundit

Black-on-black persecution: An Operation Dudula demonstration in the Eastern Cape. Photo: Operation Dudula

In a world of Afrophobia, be Malema

With his presidential ambitions at stake, the EFF leader opts to preach equality, black solidarity, repatriation and a united Africa

As we celebrate the Africa Day, it’s high time to practically reimagine Chiekh Anta Diop’s (above) concept ‘African renaissance’ as the world gradually restructures into a new world order.

Reimagining ‘African renaissance’ in a New World Order

as we celebrate the Africa Day, it’s high time to practically reimagine Chiekh Anta Diop’s concept ‘African renaissance’ as the world gradually restructures into a new world order.

Fellow Africans, patronage is not patriotism

In a country where leadership fears dissent and where the spoils system defends itself through intimidation and force, patronage is often mistaken for patriotism. It is therefore…

Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and good governance

Barbie Kyagulanyi Ordeal: How love is animating the struggle for meaningful democracy and good Governance

Barbie Kyagulanyi’s ordeal reveals how love can become a powerful, non-violent force driving resistance, courage and conviction in Uganda’s struggle for meaningful democracy and…

The EU resolution condemning Uganda’s current oppressive and repressive government regarding the 2026 elections was adopted by 514 votes in favour, three against with 56 abstentions.

EU holds Uganda to human rights standards, good governance

Nations must abide by the international instruments and agreements principles and values like democracy, human rights observation and good governance to enjoy international…

Power grip: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, was declared the winner of the 2026 presidential race for a seventh elective term, taking his
tally from 40 to 45 years in power. Photo: Government of the Republic of Uganda

Uganda poll reflects Africa’s fragile democracy

If nations continue with election malpractices, it is only a matter of time before they face the same fate as Libya and Sudan

Bobi Wine (born Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu), the pop star who became the leading political opposition figure, is challenging President Yoweri Museveni

‘A new Uganda’ is not Bobi Wine’s personal project; it’s that of all Ugandans seeking change

The leader of the National Unity Platform party and presidential candidate has started his campaign for the 12 January 2026 general elections

In times of turmoil Nelson Mandela’s legacy is a reminder to succeeding generations about his human-centred principles and values. (Photo: Per-Anders Pettersson/Liaison Agency

Nelson Mandela’s legacy is now our responsibility

‘Nelson Mandela showed how one can transform oppression, struggle and subjugation into reconciliation, social justice and unity’

The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered. Photo: File

Kenya protests: When press freedom is under siege courageous journalists enlighten the world

The Communications Authority of Kenya ordered that the commemoration of the 2024 protests not be covered

Nelson Mandela and South Africa’s 1995 rugby World Cup promoted unity in newly democratic South Africa.

In a world of hate, leverage sports to combat it

Sport is critical in curbing racial hatred and hate speech through continuous global awareness campaigns in tournaments such as the Fifa World Cup and the Olympics

Even as a schoolgirl Greta Thunberg has stood up for environmental and human rights.

In a world of injustices, be Greta Thunberg

The climate activist also advocates for human rights, such as those of Palestinians being killed by Israeli Defence Forces in Gaza

Fires sweep through places such as schools, markets and homes and many of them do not adhere to safety protocols.

Enforce occupational health and safety measures to minimise fires in the Great Lakes countries

Children in schools and homes, some of them for blind and autistic, are dying and injured in fires, and property is destroyed in market places

Robert Kyagulanyi, aka ‘Bobi Wine’, leader of the National Unity Platform.

Uganda’s parliament ignores rule of law

In defiance of a supreme court ruling, Uganda’s parliament under the National Resistance Movement’s President Yoweri Museveni has passed into law that civilians can be tried in…

Floods in countries such as Mozambique (above), Uganda, Malawi and other Great Lakes countries take lives. Photo: Mike Hutchings/Reuters

Children drowning is a public health crisis, especially in Africa’s Great Lakes region

When I was a child, my younger brother, Bob Kizito, drowned in a pond at the age of just eight

A woman looks at the wall of the names of people killed in the Rwanda genocide. Photo: Yasuyoshi Chiba/AFP/Getty Images

Address ethnic extremism to prevent another genocide in the Great Lakes region

Countries such as Uganda, South Sudan and the DRC must learn from the devastating 1994 genocide in Rwanda.

The amount in dollars of charitable donations has declined. Perhaps venture philanthropy is the answer.

Rethink philanthropy for sustainable development

The amount in dollars of charitable donations has declined. Perhaps venture philanthropy is the answer

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela.

Women are the vanguard of justice and emancipation

Generations of women, from the United States’ Harriet Tubman to South Africa’s Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and Uganda’s Winnie Byanyima have fought for human rights

Pope Francis

Leverage Pope Francis’s example to combat extremism that threatens world peace

It would be a tragedy if the pontiff left this world with the current global leadership crisis, where greed and egos escalate crises

The court has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a funding freeze on US humanitarian aid and development work

Remember Trump, foreign aid is not free assistance

Aid, regardless of whether it’s for infrastructure, health and humanitarian, goes beyond simply donating money. It is a proven strategy in geopolitics

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda

Poverty kills off Valentine’s

It is incumbent upon the government to alleviate poverty, the leading cause of divorce and separation in Uganda