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World Bank Discontinues Loans to Uganda Over Anti-Gay Act

The new law against homosexuality contains death penalty. This led World Bank to suspend loans to Uganda. Nearly a dozen Members of Congress wrote a...

3 years ago · By Bushnell Prudence

Africa

Military Coups: Unraveling Africa’s Political Landscape

As military coups d'état have rocked the basis of many states across the continent, Africa has been dealing with increased political unrest. These une...

3 years ago · By Ajuma Millicent

World

Woman Hanged for Drug Trafficking in Singapore

A 45-year-old Singapore woman was executed on Friday after being sentenced to death on drug trafficking charges in 2018. Despite protests from human r...

3 years ago · By Ajuma Millicent

Politics

Ruto to Raila: My friend, I’m Available to Meet You at Your Convenience

President William Ruto has openly agreed to a meeting with the Opposition leader, Raila Odinga, saying he is ready to meet with him anytime after he a...

3 years ago · By Mercy Vugutsa

Opinion

Amnesty International Kenya Condemns Criminalization Of Kenyan Protests

Amnesty International Kenya's condemnation of the unlawful use of force against protestors, strikes a chord deep within the hearts of peaceful Kenyans...

3 years ago · By Phoebe Opar

Kenya

Kenya’s Maandamano: From Independence to Today

As Kenya continues to face another round of opposition-led Maandamano protests from Wednesdays to Fridays citizens reflect on the long and impactful h...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

News

Putin will not Attend the BRICS Summit Amid Arrest Threats

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has decided not to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in South Africa, according to an announcement made by the countr...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

Sports

Olympics: IOC demands for middle ground for Russian,Belarusian and Ukrainian athletes

The IOC (International Olympic Committee) has been under pressure to ban Belarusian and Russian athletes, following the invasion of Ukraine. The body...

3 years ago · By Mercy Keya

Africa

ICC: Museveni and Son Accused of Sponsoring Violence

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have been accused of sponsoring violence and committing human rights abuses agains...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

World

Biden Justifies His Decision To Send Cluster Munitions To Ukraine

In a surprising U-turn from previous White House statements, President Joe Biden has defended his decision to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine, cl...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

Gender & Women

Taliban Imposes Closure of Beauty Salons, Further Restricting Afghan Women’s Access to Public Spaces

The Taliban administration in Afghanistan has recently mandated the closure of beauty salons within a month, according to an announcement by the moral...

3 years ago · By Merab Opindi

Africa

Why is Human Rights Ignored in Numerous African Countries

Numerous African countries continue to face persistent challenges in upholding and safeguarding human rights, prompting international concern and call...

3 years ago · By Merab Opindi