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U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Cites Homosexuality as Basis for Sanctions on Ugandan Officials

For the first time, a high-ranking U.S. government official has confirmed that recent sanctions against Ugandan government officials were imposed in response to Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality law, which criminalizes homosexuality, rather than the previously cited corruption allegations. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Washington sanctioned Ugandan officials over this controversial law. “Where human […]

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Tottenham waiting for Euro 2024 to end to sign £60m Premier League midfielder

Tottenham are pressing to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze this summer. According to Times today, Tottenham are willing to hold off on making a bid for Crystal Palace’s Eze until after Euro 2024 To watch Eberechi Eze in full flow is a reminder of just how, way back when, the sport first reeled us

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Iran elections: Initial results indicate likely runoff.

Early counts show hard-liner Saeed Jalili and reformist Masoud Pezeshkian neck-and-neck in Iran’s presidential polls. The snap vote is to elect a successor to late President Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash. Four candidates were vying for the position of Iranian president Image: Majid Asgaripour/WANA/REUTERS Neither of the two leaders in Iran‘s snap presidential elections seems in a

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Museveni Praises First Lady Janet for Anti-Corruption Leadership on Her 76th Birthday on Thursday

At a celebration in Wakiso district marking First Lady Janet Museveni’s 76th birthday, President Yoweri Museveni commended her for leading corruption-free initiatives in Karamoja and the Ministry of Education. He highlighted her role in founding UWESO, which has significantly aided orphans, and praised her lifelong commitment to serving others. At a grand celebration held at

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DRC sends first minister to Eala two years after joining bloc

DRC’s Francophone and Regional Integration Minister Didier Mazenga takes the oath of office on June 28, 2024 as an ex-officion member of the East African Legislative Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania. PHOTO | MOSES HAVYARIMANA | NM The East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) has sworn in the first Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) minister as an

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Pakistanis’ Protest against enforced disappearances in Turbat enters 12th day.

The protest against enforced disappearances in  the Turbat area of Balochistan has entered its 12th day, with families of the victims continuing to express their anger and frustration towards Pakistani security forces. The demonstrations, organised under the banner of the Baloch Yakjahti Committee, have been ongoing since Eid.In a post on X, the Baloch Yakjahti Committee

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Iranian presidential vote pits reformist against hardliners

Earlier in the week, two conservative hardliner candidates withdrew their nominations to unite support among hardline voters heading to the polls. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei kicked off the country’s presidential election on Friday as Iranians decide whether to continue the country’s hardline conservative course or take a more moderate stance Casting his vote

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France faces a monumental election on Sunday 30th June 2024

France stands at a crucial crossroads as the country gets ready to vote in the first round of the this  upcoming parliamentary elections this Sunday. The outcome could lead to the country’s first far-right government since the Nazi occupation of France during the Second World War or a situation where no majority emerges. The far-right

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AFRICA PUBLIC SERVICE DAY* has been marked in Kampala City with a clarion call to eliminate corruption in public service

 Hundreds of civil servants converged at the City Square at 7.am adorning white shirts engraved, “Empowering a Citizen-Centered Public Service for an Inclusive and Thriving 21st Century Africa.” They marched to Kololo ceremony grounds to the tunes of the police band and carrying ministry banners and led by the PS Public Service,  Catherine Birikwate and the KCCA

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Uganda Economic Report: Enhancing Healthcare Expenditure for Human Capital Development

Uganda’s economy shows resilience with GDP growth reaching 6% in FY23/24, supported by diversified exports and upcoming oil production. Despite challenges, the country aims for sustained growth, emphasizing increased public spending on healthcare to enhance human capital development and ensure inclusive prosperity. KAMPALA, Uganda, 27 June 2024 – The Ugandan economy continues to show robust

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