Africa Uganda In spite of Western condemnations and after much criticism, a law was passed by President Museveni establishing the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality'; it is one of the harshest in the world against LGBT people
Africa Uganda Government officials and humanitarian actors from Uganda and Kenya concluded a 3-day simulation exercise near Mount Elgon mountain ranges in Mbale, eastern Uganda, to test and validate standard operating procedures on cross-border disaster displacement
Africa Uganda Kyosk Digital Services Uganda celebrated the end of its first financial year by announcing expansion into new locations, growth and impact on the traditional FMCG sector
Africa Uganda Ugandan Minister of Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Charles Okello Engola, was killed by his bodyguard
Africa Uganda The ruling party has agreed that the anti-Lgbtqi+ bill, passed by Parliament in Kampala a month ago, should be sent back to the House for reconsideration
Africa Uganda Some 65 kilometres north of the capital Kampala, a lush bamboo forest is the brainchild of a former journalist turned farmer, Andrew Ndawula Kalema, to help reverse the environmental damage that is occurring in the country
Africa Uganda People in same-sex relationships now face life imprisonment after the country's parliament unanimously passed the Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023, described by Amnesty International as 'appalling', 'ambiguous' and 'vaguely worded'
Africa Uganda A man from Luzira has built a large boat made entirely of plastic waste and environmentally friendly materials, called a 'floating island', hoping to encourage recycling and put an end to litter in Lake Victoria
Africa Uganda A bill just tabled in the Ugandan parliament that criminalises same-sex relationships and sexual and gender identity could soon be adopted and become law, violating many fundamental rights as Human rights watch says
Africa Uganda A proposal for a new anti-gay law is expected, according to an audio recording of the speaker of the country's parliament
Africa Uganda Dairy Development Authority officials have assured farmers and all dairy industry partners that Uganda will soon enter Algeria with the country's milk powder as the nation seeks to expand its market
Africa Uganda The country lost €18 million that the European Union had made available to facilitate the rehabilitation and repair of the 375 km long Tororo-Gulu metre gauge railway
Africa Uganda The country scored 90% in legal enforceability, according to Absa Index, a score that reflects a high level of market transparency by financial market participants and a high degree of enforceability of standards