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UN panel says it's concerned about human rights violations in Uganda in recent years

Human rights violations in Uganda in recent years ranging from the arrest of government opponents to extrajudicial killings have raised the concern of a panel of United Nations experts

The Independent UK

Japanese Foreign Minister to visit India this week, discuss vision for Global South

At a press conference in Tokyo, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said that his focus during the visit to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, South Africa, Uganda, and Ethiopia was on enhancing ties with “South West Asia and Africa”.

The Hindu

Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal

Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative.

Al Jazeera

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‘It’s a huge sign of progress’: the battle to decriminalise suicide

In at least 17 countries, suicide remains a criminal offence – a ‘huge barrier’ to mental health care. As Ghana becomes one of four countries to overturn its law in a year, others could follow

The Guardian - UK

What does it mean to be 'educated'? In Uganda it's not just schooling that counts

How do you gauge whether someone is educated or not? In many parts of the world, the answer relates to the level of formal qualifications they achieve when they are young – do they have a university degree? In what subject and from what institution?

The Conversation

Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe roll out red carpet for ‘brother’ Iran’s official visit

Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a “critical strategic partner” while Iran boosted diplomatic and economic ties with what Raisi called a “continent of opportunities”.

Radio France Internationale

Iranian president arrives in Zimbabwe to anti-West songs for the last stop on a rare Africa trip

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has been welcomed in Zimbabwe by people singing songs criticizing the West

The Independent UK

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In Uganda, Iran president attacks West on LGBTQ rights

KAMPALA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Wednesday launched into a condemnation of Western attitudes on homosexuality during a visit to Uganda which has just introduced some of the harshest anti-gay laws in the world.

Bangkok Post

Ugandan president and son accused of sponsoring violence in ICC testimony

Documents containing allegations of torture filed to court in support of complaint made by Bobi Wine

The Guardian - UK

Ugandan Adviser Plans Trade Shows To Boost Exports, Attract Investment

Uganda's Export Vision: $6 Billion Boost by 2028

Zenger

Uganda oil pipeline has ‘devastated’ livelihoods, says HRW

The pipeline, which has been criticised by environmental groups, passes through ecologically sensitive areas in Uganda.

Al Jazeera

Uganda’s Odrek Rwabwogo Aims To Transform Trade And Increase Exports

Uganda's Plan to Boost Exports by $6 Billion: No More 'Blind Dates' in Trade

Zenger

US religious right at center of anti-LGBTQ+ message pushed around the world

American groups have helped to establish global web who share ideas and funding in bid to restrict gay and trans rights

The Guardian - US

US Intel executive ‘actively responsible’ for driving anti-LGBTQ+ agenda in Africa, say campaigners

Greg Slater is co-founder with his wife Sharon of Family Watch International, a US group accused of financing propaganda about sexual and gender diversity

The Guardian - UK

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The Ugandan satirist who scared a dictator: Kakwenza Rukirabashaija on torture, exile and activism

The award-winning author was arrested and tortured for his work – and then tortured again for writing about his detention. Now he smuggles his latest banned book into Uganda to ensure it is read

The Conversation

Why schoolchildren are regularly being targeted by terrorist groups in many countries

An Islamic State-linked group in Uganda attacked a school in June, killing more than 40 people, mostly students, in what seems to be an escalating trend of terrorism against schools. The attackers set fire to school dormitories and used machetes to kill and maim students.

The Independent UK

After fall of Roe, emboldened religious conservatives lobby to restrict abortion in Africa

When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion a year ago, it shook efforts to legalize and make abortions safer in Africa

The Guardian - UK

‘A war on nature’: rangers build mountain out of wildlife traps found in Uganda park

Photographs showing a 12-tonne pile of tangled snares and metal traps reveal ongoing battle against poachers

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Josh Cavallo slams "sickening" new anti-LGBT law that gives gay people death penalty

Josh Cavallo is the world's only openly gay man playing top-flight football and the Adelaide United star has now taken aim at Uganda for its Anti-Homosexuality Act

Radio France Internationale

Ugandans sue TotalEnergies in France, accusing it of human rights violations

Twenty-six Ugandans sued French oil giant TotalEnergies in Paris on Tuesday for reparations over alleged human rights violations at its megaprojects across the country.

Al Jazeera

‘So many dead bodies’: Militia school attack haunts Ugandan town

The attack on a Uganda-DRC border town has left residents in mourning and their Muslim neighbours scared of reprisals.

The Guardian - UK

‘No Ugandan has ever crossed here’: reclaiming the African road trip

For one couple, a journey through 12 countries gave an insight into how travel in Africa is still dominated by western tourists. They hope to inspire other black Africans to follow them

The Conversation

LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get

The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous.

The Conversation

Ukraine war: failed African peace mission underscores need for more powerful political and military pressure on Putin

African peace missions to Ukraine and Russia last week came up empty-handed. Led by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa, the delegation included leaders and senior officials from Congo-Brazzaville, Comoros, Egypt, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia.

The Conversation

US talks sanctions against Uganda after a harsh anti-gay law – but criminalizing same-sex activities has become a political tactic globally

Uganda recently signed an anti-gay bill into law. Called by some the “worst of its kind in the world,” the law imposes life imprisonment for same-sex relations while using colonial language that such acts are “against the order of nature.”

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