In Gulu, limited staffing means restricted services, overworked analysts and continued reliance on Kampala despite the region’s growing forensic needs.
Author: Okello Jesus Ojara
Posted inSpecial Reports
How a global political shift is unraveling decades of progress on women’s rights
Gender equality was already off track. But as 2026 unfolds, the choice is stark: allow the backlash to deepen or organize, resist and re-imagine a more just global order.
Posted inNews
Belgium reaffirms support for ICC trust fund for victims with new voluntary contribution
Since 2005, Belgium has been a regular contributor to the Trust Fund for Victims and consistently ranks among its top ten donor states.
Posted inPolitics
Chaos at Gulu polling station as police probe alleged interference in voting process
As investigations continue, authorities say maintaining peace and order remains their top priority to ensure that voters can exercise their constitutional right freely and without fear.
Posted inNews
The global anti-rights backlash has a local face in northern Uganda
As the year unfolds, the question is no longer whether gender equality is under threat. It is whether governments and institutions will be held responsible for allowing that threat to deepen.
Posted inNews
Switzerland pledges €106,000 to support victims of international crimes
Bern reaffirms long-standing commitment to international justice and reparative aid through the ICC’s Trust Fund for Victims.
Posted inNews
Acholi MPs-elect demand accountability for Gulu looting, mobile money shutdown
Despite their strong stance, the MPs-elect stressed that they are willing to engage constructively with the government.
Posted inNews
Bamako Convention could help Uganda manage growing problem of medical waste
Uganda signed the Bamako Convention 34 years ago, joining 28 other African countries in promising to protect communities from hazardous waste.
Posted inClimate Change
Women of faith on the frontlines of climate change
Through long-standing community networks, faith organizations often led by women can mobilize quickly and sustain engagement over generations.
Posted inNorthern News
Gen. Saleh to headline historic WALK Creative Artists’ first anniversary in Gulu City
The celebrations will take place in Gulu City on January 1, 2026, with the official venue and program to be announced in the coming weeks.
Posted inSpecial Reports
Victims of the crossing: How corruption turns the poor into criminals
At Elegu Police Post, a young officer spoke with a mix of resignation and frustration glancing toward the highway where trucks rumbled through the night.
Posted inAfrica
Africa’s finance chiefs rally behind climate-smart growth agenda
The Lusaka meeting is expected to produce concrete recommendations on how African countries can better harness fiscal policy and public finance tools.