The Latest Breaking News from Uganda

Biden warns Uganda will face sanctions and other penalties if severe anti-gay law is not immediately repealed

‘No one should have to live in constant fear for their life or being subjected to violence and discrimination’

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Uganda accuses West of blackmail in its response to anti-LGBTQ law

Uganda on Tuesday condemned the Western response to the East African country's new anti-LGBTQ law, considered one of the harshest in the world, and said sanctions threats from donors amounted to "blackmail".

Reuters · May 30, 2023

US may restrict visas for Ugandan officials in wake of anti-LGBTQ+ laws

Antony Blinken says he’s looking to ‘promote accountability’ for Ugandan officials who have violated rights of LGBTQ+ people

The Guardian - US · May 30, 2023

US to consider visa restrictions over Uganda anti-gay law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says legislation, which includes the death penalty, is deeply troubling.

Al Jazeera · May 30, 2023

Biden warns Uganda may face sanctions if strict anti-gay law not repealed

The Ugandan president signed the law that includes the death penalty for same-sex acts today.

Axios · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023

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 · May 29, 2023