Baker Batte Lule is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda.

Inside the Usafi mosque raid

28 Apr 2023  |  The Observer - Uganda  |  English  |  Murder Investigation

The article discusses the raid on the Usafi market mosque in Uganda, which was conducted by police and the army following intelligence that a suspect in the Susan Magara murder case was hiding there. The raid uncovered over 100 people being held in the mosque, including children and women. The mosque, which had ties to the Islamist ADF group, was led by Abdul-Rahman Faisal, who had established a radical and extremist following. Despite previous complaints and reports about the mosque's activities, action was delayed due to a lack of actionable intelligence. The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council and other Muslim groups have not condemned the attack, suggesting a disassociation with the mosque's ideology. The police have 154 people in custody and are continuing investigations, while the army has not confirmed the whereabouts of Faisal. The article raises questions about the relationship between the mosque's leadership and the state, and the effectiveness of the police's intelligence-led operations.

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Kale Kayihura Jeje Odongo Emilian Kayima Richard Karemire Ibrahim Kimera Jamil Mukulu Abdul-Rahman Faisal Mahmoud Ssebugwawo Shaban Mubajje Siliman Kasule Ndirangwa Quraish Mazinga Salimdin Ayiko Patrick Onyango Martin Okoth Ochola Deo Akiiki Ismail Katende

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Twenty-Three Women Murdered in Uganda, And No One Knows Why

01 Oct 2023  |  www.vice.com  |  English  |  Sexual Violence

In Uganda, the bodies of 23 women have been discovered in the Wakiso district, sparking outrage over the country's treatment of women and the perceived inefficacy of the police. The murders, characterized by strangulation and sexual assault, have led to calls for more serious action from authorities. The FBI has been called in to assist, but local police and media reports remain conflicting. Activists and organizations like Action for Development (ACFODE) are advocating for better protection and transparency, while events and protests aim to keep the issue in the public eye. The situation highlights the broader issue of sexual violence against women in Uganda.

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Kale Kayihura Fatuma Nasanga Jalia Nalule Emilian Kayima Sandra Nassali Luke Owoyesigyire Yoweri Museveni Lindsey Kukunda Deborah Asiimwe

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Edmund Kagire is a journalist based in Kigali, Rwanda. The 35-year old award-winning Rwandan Journalist was until the end of 2018 was working with The East African & Rwanda Today newspapers owned by Nation Media Group (NMG), with 12 years of practice.

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“Former Governor Gasana Granted Temporary Release, Not Pardon”- RCS

22 Dec 2023  |  KT PRESS  |  English  |  Social Issues

The Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) has clarified that the former Governor of Eastern Province, CG(Rtd) Emmanuel Gasana, has been temporarily released to attend his son's wedding, not pardoned as rumored on social media. RCS Spokesperson SP Daniel Rafiki Kabanguka stated that Gasana, who faces charges of abuse of office and corruption, was granted temporary release under a specific law provision. The law allows incarcerated individuals to leave for crucial matters, and Gasana's release is in line with article 27, clause 5 of law no 022/2022. The RCS emphasized that this is not an unusual occurrence. Gasana's son is marrying the daughter of Uganda's Gen. Kale Kayihura, linking two families with a history in police leadership.

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Kale Kayihura Emmanuel Gasana Daniel Rafiki Kabanguka Edwin Cyubahiro Gasana Tesi Uwibambe Eric Karinganire

David Mafabi is a journalist based in Mbale, Uganda.

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Tendai Marima is a multimedia journalist based in Harare, Zimbabwe. She has worked for a range of international publications including Al Jazeera, the New York Times, Foreign Policy and NPR. She is also a fellow of the NEWF based in South Africa and a member of Fairpicture and the Everyday Projects....

Uganda: Votes are counted but uncertainty rules

23 Feb 2016  |  www.aljazeera.com  |  English  |  Political Unrest

In Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni has secured a fifth term amid dissatisfaction in Kampala over the election results. Opposition leader Kizza Besigye of the Forum for Democratic Change has faced multiple 'preventive arrests' and disputes Museveni's 60.7 percent win. Local and international human rights groups have criticized these detentions as unconstitutional. Despite international condemnation, analysts doubt the opposition's ability to mobilize mass protests or international sanctions against Museveni's regime. Security measures remain heightened in Kampala post-election, and even some Museveni supporters, like Victor Basigiri, believe this should be his last term. The National Resistance Movement faces questions about the sustainability of its tactics, especially with the next election in 2021 potentially requiring a constitutional change for Museveni to run again.

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Kale Kayihura Yoweri Museveni Freddy Matuwa Kizza Besigye Maria Burnett Magnus Taylor Victor Basigiri

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Freelance journalist based out of East Africa with a focus on political, economic social and environmental issues. I contribute through audio, photography and script. Also an accredited member of the Foreign Correspondents Association of Uganda (FCAU).

Uganda Tensions Rise as Presidential Challenger Tried for Treason

08 Jun 2016  |  www.voanews.com  |  English  |  Violence

Tensions in Uganda remain high following the disputed presidential election, with recent arrests and an armed attack on a police station in Gulu exacerbating concerns. The attack, aimed at rescuing opposition official Dan Oola Odia, was downplayed by police, who assured the public of stability. The National Democratic Alliance claimed responsibility for the attack, which resulted in one soldier's death and several arrests. Inspector General of Police Kale Kayihura urged against sensationalizing the incident.

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