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Chimps are dying of the common cold. Is great ape tourism to blame?

Viruses that cause mild sniffles in humans are devastating populations of chimpanzees and gorillas. In some ape communities, it’s a bigger killer than habitat loss or poaching

The Guardian - UK

Abhay Sharma named head coach of Uganda ahead of T20 World Cup debut

NEW DELHI: The Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has appointed former Indian first-class cricketer Abhay Sharma as the head coach of the men's national team. This announcement comes as the Cricket Cranes gear up for their inaugural appearance in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup, slated to be jointly hosted by the…

The Times of India

Abhay Sharma set to be appointed Uganda head coach ahead of T20 World Cup debut

NEW DELHI: Former first-class cricketer Abhay Sharma is poised to take on the role of head coach for the Uganda national team as they prepare for their debut in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Kenya Mourns Military Chief Killed In Helicopter Crash

Kenya mourns the tragic loss of military chief Gen. Francis Ogolla in a helicopter crash near the Uganda border. President Ruto declares three days of nati...

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Ugandan Court Upholds Anti-Gay Law Despite International Pressure

Uganda's Constitutional Court upholds anti-gay law, sparking global outrage and concerns for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Uganda's anti-gay law stands after top court rejects bid to block it

We bring you a week of political and social events from across the African continent. This week, Uganda's constitutional court threw out a challenge to the homophobic law adopted last May. Also, Congolese wordsmiths the Tetra collective use slam poetry to explore their deep love of Congolese and French literature.…

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Uganda Court Throws Out Challenge To Harsh Anti-gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to scrap a controversial anti-gay law that is considered one of the toughest in the world.

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Uganda court rejects petition against harsh anti-gay law

Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday rejected a bid to overturn its highly contentious Anti-Homosexuality Act – one of the toughest such laws in the world.

Radio France Internationale

Uganda Upholds Anti-Gay Law Allowing Death Penalty

Uganda's constitutional court upholds anti-gay law with death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality,' drawing international criticism.

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Uganda’s Constitutional Court rejects petition against anti-gay law

Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations.

Al Jazeera

Uganda Court To Rule On Harsh Anti-gay Law

Uganda's Constitutional Court is due to rule Wednesday on a petition seeking to annul an anti-gay law that has been roundly condemned as one of the toughest in the world.

International Business Times

'In real strife': Hunter mum paralysed overseas needs flight home

'I'm hoping the Newcastle community get behind her to save her life.'

Newcastle Herald

‘Humour is powerful’: Cartoons take on Uganda’s repressive government

Huge potholes and rundown hospitals are actually getting fixed – thanks to online satirical campaigns

Al Jazeera

Karnataka High Court irons out creases in Indian laws for approval of cross-border adoption of Ugandan child by NRI couple

Tackling a peculiar situation, arising in the case of a cross-border adoption of a child, which is not envisaged in Indian laws, the High Court of Karnataka directed the Union government to stretch its magnanimity and validate the adoption of a Ugandan child by a non-resident Indian (NRI) couple, who…

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Uganda's President Museveni Promotes Son To Military Chief

Uganda's veteran leader, Yoweri Museveni, has appointed his son to head the country's defence forces, the East African nation's government said, capping a dizzying rise for Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

Al Jazeera

Uganda’s President Museveni promotes son to army chief

After 38 years in power, the veteran leader has no rivals, leading many to believe he is grooming son for the top job.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Africa’s homophobic legislation: western influences are encouraging hatred

Editorial: The continent is seeing a surge in repressive new laws. Campaigners say US evangelists are fuelling discrimination and hatred

Radio France Internationale

Bobi Wine's fight for democracy in Uganda continues on the big screen

Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine is at the heart of a documentary that charts his electoral challenge to long-time ruler Yoweri Museveni. The film was nominated for an Oscar.

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US denies visa to Ugandan MP who called for homosexual castration

Activists welcome sanction on Sarah Achieng Opendi and other legislators against a backdrop of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression in Africa

Radio France Internationale

Ghana activists denounce new bill that makes identifying as LGBTQ+ a crime

Ghana has joined Uganda and Kenya in passing harsh legislation that not only penalises LGBTQ+ people, but also those who defend them, with up to 10 years' imprisonment. Activists have vowed to challenge the bill, which still needs the president's signature to become law.

The Guardian - UK

Oscar nomination gives Bobi Wine new hope of toppling Uganda’s regime

After years of repression, a film about Bobi Wine’s heroic stand against Yoweri Museveni has given new life to the opposition

The Guardian - UK

Theatre of Violence review – questions of culpability as Lord’s Resistance Army killer comes to trial

This harrowing documentary tells the story of Dominic Ongwen, conscripted into a brutal rebel army in Uganda and now indicted at the international criminal court for war crimes

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Ugandan Golfer Makes DP World Tour History With Clutch Putt In Kenya Open Second Round

Ronald Rugumayo sank a birdie putt on the 18th to become the first Ugandan golfer to make cut in a DP World Tour event

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UAE Removed From FATF Gray List For AML Progress

FATF removes UAE, Barbados, Gibraltar, and Uganda from gray list for combating financial crimes.

The Guardian - UK

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy roll-up masala omelette with coriander and peanut chutney

A take on the Ugandan rolex – an omelette in a chapati – but with spicy mushrooms, peppers, onions and a fragrant coriander chutney for a snacky vegetarian dinner

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