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Hopes and skepticism as Bola Tinubu is sworn in as president in Nigeria

In tonight's edition: Bola Tinubu is sworn in as Nigeria's president. There is still fierce discontent from those who question the transparency of the election. He takes over a battered economy, rampant secuity challenges and a disenchanted nation. There's international outcry condemning a draconian anti-gay law in Uganda that has…

France 24

Uganda anti-gay law includes death penalty in some cases

The new law doesn’t criminalize those identifying as LGBTQ, but still prescribes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” which includes sexual relations involving people infected with HIV.

Chicago Sun-Times

UK condemns ‘appalling’ Ugandan anti-gay legislation

The Government has condemned Uganda’s anti-gay legislation legislation, calling it ‘appalling’ and ‘deeply discriminatory’.

The Independent UK

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Blinken says US to consider visa restrictions over Ugandan anti-gay law

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday said his government would consider visa restrictions against Ugandan officials and others for the abuse of human rights following the implementation of one of the world's toughest anti-gay laws.

Reuters

A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted

The bill, signed into law by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. It drew swift condemnation from rights groups around the world.

WEKU

Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ law with death penalty for same-sex acts

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has sparked international outrage after signing one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for homosexual acts.

Evening Standard

Reactions to new Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law

Uganda has implemented one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, drawing widespread Western condemnation and outraging activists at home.

Reuters

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Factbox-Uganda's anti-LGBTQ law: Key provisions in the legislation

Uganda's new anti-LGBTQ law is among the world's harshest, stipulating capital punishment for "serial offenders".

Reuters

Uganda's president signs harsh anti-gay bill into law

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law a controversial anti-gay bill, introducing draconian measures against homosexuality that have been described as among the world's harshest.

Radio France Internationale

Uproar as Uganda gets new anti-LGBT+ law including death penalty: ‘How many will die?’

Queer activists ask ‘how many of us will be jailed, or beaten, or further chased into the shadows of society’

The Independent UK

Ugandan president signs anti-LGBTQ+ law with death penalty for same-sex acts

Global outcry over Museveni’s assent to draconian new anti-gay law, condemned as a ‘permission slip for hate and dehumanisation’

The Guardian - UK

‘A very dark and sad day’: Uganda passes harsh anti-LGBTQ laws

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty.

The New Daily

Factbox-Africa's restrictions on LGBTQ rights

Uganda has enacted one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in a continent where only 22 of 54 nations allow homosexuality.

Reuters

Uganda’s president approves tough new anti-LGBTQ law

The new legislation is one of the world’s strictest anti-gay measures and was condemned by the international community.

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Bangkok Post

Uganda's president signs anti-gay bill into law

KAMPALA: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday signed into law a controversial anti-gay bill, his office and the country's parliament said, introducing draconian measures against homosexuality that have been described as among the world's harshest.

The Independent UK

Uganda's president signs into law tough anti-gay legislation with death penalty in some cases

Uganda’s president has signed into law tough new anti-gay legislation supported by many in the East African country but widely condemned by rights activists and others abroad

Reuters

Uganda enacts harsh anti-LGBTQ law including death penalty

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for "aggravated homosexuality", drawing Western condemnation and risking sanctions from aid donors.

The Guardian - UK

‘Regulatory void’: online gambling firms accused of exploiting lucrative African markets

Sub-Saharan Africa is fertile ground for western companies seeking an army of new punters. One bereaved mother in Malawi is among those who feels she is paying the price

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The Conversation

Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent

In recent years several African countries have decriminalised same-sex relationships. But they’re not representative of the continent. In fact, queer rights at times appear to be eroding in much of the continent, with Kenya and Uganda most recently in the news for harsh laws and violence against members of the…

Reuters

Uganda confirms casualties among country's soldiers in Somali attack

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni said late on Saturday there had been casualties during an attack by Somalia's Islamist group al Shabaab on a military base manned by Ugandan peacekeepers in the Horn of African country on Friday.

Radio France Internationale

Same-sex marriage ruling in Namibia brings hope to Ugandans and Kenyans

As Namibia's Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses last week, many see the ruling as a step towards decriminalising homosexuality in the country. Others hope the change could also influence other African countries.

Liverpool Echo

Student 'scared' after Uganda introduces harsh anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Liana Taylor-Cummings fears for her family and friends in her dad's home country

Daily Record

Star Wars' Forest Whitaker makes first Scottish visit - reflects on 'Last King' role

The actor won an Oscar for his 2006 portrayal as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin - who called himself the King of Scotland.

Tribune News Service

Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ bill threatens tourism as well as lives

Ugandan LGBTQ rights activist Clare Byarugaba was looking forward to showing her country off to her French partner’s parents. They were interested in visiting her hometown, and she planned to take them hiking into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, in the country’s lush southwest, to track one of the more than…

Los Angeles Times

Ugandan major league hopeful finally gets visa to play in MLB Draft League

LOS ANGELES — After declining to issue a travel visa to Dennis Kasumba, the Ugandan orphan profiled in The Los Angeles Times, the American Embassy in Kampala backtracked Thursday and approved Kasumba's request to travel to the U.S. this month to play in the MLB Draft League.

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