A conference followed by a day of performance to consider hip hop’s role in revolutionary social, political and economic movements across the world.
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CATEGORY: Uganda
Joint letter on internet shutdown in Uganda
An international coalition of organisations has called for immediate action to condemn the internet shutdown in Uganda
Index Awards 2014: Catching up with arts nominee David Cecil
Having recently opened the first of several new film schools in eastern Africa, playwright and art awards nominee David Cecil spoke to Index about his transition from theatre production to African film production
Uganda: Pushing journalists toward self-censorship
In Uganda, journalists are not only dealing with outright censorship. It seems the government of president Yoweri Museveni is employing a strategy that is aimed at pushing journalists towards self-censorship, Jos Van Steelandt writes
New law could force Ugandans to love their country
The soon to be tabled Patriotism Bill would require every Ugandan to, among other things, support all government development programs and defend national property. Edward Ronald Sekyewa reports
Ugandan government demands free radio and TV time
One a week, at least one prime time hour is to be made available for government agents, ministries and other state entities to explain government programs and policies to the public. Edward Ronald Sekyewa reports
Uganda: Petitioners take anti-gay law to constitutional court
Group including MP and former leader of the opposition want the Anti Homosexuality Act 2014 repealed for being in violation of the constitution. Edward Ronald Sekyewa reports
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Arts nominee David Cecil
David Cecil was jailed in Uganda after he produced a play perceived to be ‘pro gay’ by the country’s authorities. His trial brought global media attention to the homophobic laws of the African nation
Uganda: Anti-porn law to be reviewed after attacks on women
Women wearing short skirts have faced attacks due to muddled legislation, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa
The fallout from Uganda’s anti-gay law has already begun
Amid threats of foreign aid cuts, there are claims within Uganda that the law is just a part of President Museveni’s political game, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa