Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community faces a disturbing rise in human rights violations following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in May 2023. A report by Convening for Equality (CFE) documents over 1,250 rights violations in the last nine months, including torture, arbitrary arrests, and evictions. The international community has condemned the AHA and imposed sanctions on Uganda, but the core of the law remains intact, leaving the LGBTQ+ community in a climate of fear and persecution.
Uganda
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Uganda’s forex reserves fell by 12% due to debt payments, raising concerns about economic stability. The Bank of Uganda warns of fragile balance of payments.
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In a landmark ruling, Uganda’s Constitutional Court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows for the death penalty in cases of “aggravated homosexuality”. The law, signed by President Yoweri Museveni…
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A longstanding disagreement between Kenya and Uganda concerning oil imports has finally been resolved. This positive development paves the way for a smoother flow of petroleum products into landlocked Uganda.…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered a former Ugandan warlord to pay $30 million in reparations to the victims of his atrocities. Dominic Ongwen, who was a commander of…
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Uganda is set to improve a key transportation link in its central-eastern region with the help of a $ 30 million loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development. The…
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Economy
East Africa’s Trade Boost: Kenya and Uganda to Build New Border Crossings and Dual Carriageways
Kenya and Uganda have agreed to enhance their connectivity and trade by establishing two new border crossings and constructing dual carriageways along the Northern Corridor, a vital trade route in…
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Uganda is facing a potential loss of vital funding from the World Bank over its harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which has drawn international criticism and condemnation. The law, which President Yoweri…
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Somaliland has rejected any talks of unification with Somalia, despite the offer of Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to act as a mediator between the two sides. Somaliland said it only…