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The Ugandan government has responded to the threat of possible economic sanctions by the United States government over a recently passed bill against same-sex relations and the LGBTQ+ community. The response posted on social media platform, Twitter, comprised quotes by president Yoweri Museveni stating the country’s strict opposition to same-sex …

The United States has warned of possible economic sanctions if Uganda’s anti-Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) legislation is signed into law. The United Nations and the United States led calls Wednesday (March 22) for Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni to reject what they have labelled an “appalling” anti-gay bill. “We …

A US aid worker and French journalist who had been kidnapped by militants in West Africa have been released. Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois arrived at an airport in Niger’s capital, Niamey, on Monday. Mr Woodke went missing in Niger in 2016, while Mr Dubois was held hostage in neighbouring …

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has met Ethiopia’s foreign minister in Addis Ababa, as both governments look to repair relations following friction over the two-year war in the Tigray region. “There is a lot to be done. Probably the most important thing is to deepen the peace that …

A popular TikTok celebrity with more than 1 million followers was upset when no one turned up for a meet-and-greet tour she organised in the US. Njoki Murira rose to online fame by flaunting her attractive physique on her TikTok account. Her admirers admire her for being creative and producing …

Contaminated cough and paracetamol syrups imported into Gambia almost certainly caused the deaths of 66 children due to acute kidney injury. This is according to an investigation led by the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Gambian scientists. The links between the children’s deaths and contaminated medicines …

The United States (US) has announced a reward of up to $5 million for information on Seka Musa Baluku, the leader of the Islamic State group-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militia in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The wanted ADF leader is a Ugandan national who is likely in …

ensions over Russia’s war in Ukraine have dominated G20 talks in Delhi, even after India’s PM urged foreign ministers to put aside their divisions. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the meeting was marred by Russia’s “unprovoked and unjustified war”. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West of …

Hajia4Real, a Ghanaian socialite also known as Mona 4Reall is reportedly on trial for a jail term of 10 years in prison. According to the details gathered by Teddy the blogger as shared by Snapchat user King Charles III, Hajia 4Real’s daughter has been taken from her by US authorities. …

Watson is part of a grass roots resurgence to revive Kouri-Vini, a historical name for the Louisiana Creole language that has been reclaimed to prevent confusion with other things “Creole”, such as ethnicity, musical styles and culinary traditions. Watson’s next album, slated for release this summer, will be sung mostly …