Don’t touch the tenure limits clause – Mark Amaza
As Nigeria commences another constitutional amendment process, the second since its return to democracy in 1999, the issue of tenure limits rears its head again. The first time it came[…]
Tagged: Uganda
Uganda Through Barbara’s Eyes
by Temitayo Olofinlua “Is there anything to eat in this house this evening?” Barbara asked. “There’s porridge,” I replied. “Porridge is not food. Porridge is just something that I[…]
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On the Murder of David Kato, the Ugandan Gay Rights Campaigner
This is a press release by Writers and Academics Against Homophobia. Feel free to append your signatures in the comment section, and to share this petition through your social networks. _________________________________[…]
Culture and Society · Politics
“Let us all be one family that Stands for Justice, Equality and Peace”
On Monday, 1st March, a group of activists and civil society organisations in Uganda presented a petition signed by 450,000 people from across the world opposing the Anti-Homosexuality Bill. The[…]
Culture and Society · Politics
Homophobia – past successes and future struggles
I’m writing this post in response to number of articles on the prevalence of homophobia in Africa and to try and give some perspective and historical context. In[…]