Predominant public sentiment remains largely anti-homosexual and overshadows constitutionally guaranteed rights in Africa.
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Politics and Society How Africa can reduce COVID-19’s impact on displaced persons
Swift positions taken by the AU could be stymied by ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls and border closures.
Arts and Culture Uganda’s musicians are fighting COVID-19 – why government should work with them
Uganda’s COVID-19 task force would do well to embrace pop music in its public health communications.
Arts and Culture Poetry review: the thorned roses of Uganda’s Stella Nyanzi
Written from prison, the new book of poems by the writer, academic and activist shows her fire but also her deep love for Uganda.
Politics and Society Dr. Stella Nyanzi wins 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International Award
Ugandan academic and activist Dr. Stella Nyanzi currently incarcerated at Luzira Prison serving an 18-month sentence for ‘cyber harassment’ has won the 2020 Oxfam Novib/PEN International Award.
Politics and Society Politics and fashion: the rise of the red beret
Bobi Wine in Uganda does it; so do the Economic Freedom Fighters in South Africa. The red beret is worn to signify the revolutionary. Its power lies in a symbolism that combines art and politics.
Politics and Society Photographs reveal the personal lives of the Lord’s Resistance Army
Photographs give unprecedented insight into the lives and humanity of those involved in the Ugandan rebel movement.
Politics and Society ‘Sides of a Horn’ sheds light on the human toll associated with the poaching crisis
Conservation enthusiasts can experience the premiere of wildlife film, ‘Sides of a Horn’ which highlights the conflict between poachers and game rangers in communities. Film producers chose to create a short film, “to tell vital, urgent stories, and this story is as urgent as they come.”
Arts and Culture African literary prizes are contested – but writers’ groups are reshaping them
African literary prizes are slowly becoming more relevant and richer, thanks to writers organising on the continent.