Politics 28 March 2026
The ongoing search for Uganda's Deputy Chief Justice is a critical test of commitment to merit, transparency, and rule of law amid concerns over recent judicial appointments. Neglecting these principles could hollow out institutions like those in failed African states, turning the judiciary—the state's spinal cord—into a source of paralysis. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/search-for-deputy-cj-damage-the-spinal-cord-cripple-the-republic-5406162
wildlife 28 March 2026
George Owoyesigire, acting Commissioner of Wildlife Conservation, stresses that educating Ugandans about animals reduces destruction driven by fear and misunderstanding. He outlines strict legal frameworks for owning indigenous and exotic pets while pushing new regulations to prevent ecological harm and illegal trade. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/travel/wildlife-education-is-a-first-step-towards-co-existence-says-george-owoyesigire-5403608
world 28 March 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran, sparked by strikes on February 28, has led to thousands of deaths across the region, including heavy casualties in Iran and Lebanon. Reports detail losses in multiple countries from retaliatory attacks and related incidents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/how-many-people-have-been-killed-in-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran--5406554
Politics 28 March 2026
A commentary claims Uganda's security forces' heavy-handed response to Bobi Wine after the elections backfired spectacularly, allowing his undetected escape and damaging the nation's image. Leaving him alone would have kept the country running normally without exile or international backlash. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/commentary/uganda-would-still-be-the-same-if-bobi-were-left-alone-5406172