Senegal president signs harsh anti-gay bill into law

Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Penalties for gay sex are doubled; prison for ‘promoting’ homosexuality Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye The president of Senegal has given the green light to a highly contentious anti-LGBTQ bill that  significantly stiffens the penalties for same-sex relations, doubling the maximum prison sentence to 10 years. The newly enacted law also criminalizes any actions considered to be attempts to “promote” …

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Queer Ugandans call on Canadian parliament for help

Meddie Ssentongo, Horst Backe, Christopher Nkambwe and Steven Kabuye appearing before a Canadian Parliamentary Committee to testify on the status of LGBTQI people in Uganda.

Queer Ugandans call on Canada to do more to protect human rights Meddie Ssentongo, Horst Backe, Christopher Nkambwe and Steven Kabuye appearing before a Canadian Parliamentary Committee to testify on the status of LGBTQI people in Uganda. A Canadian parliamentary committee held a hearing on March 9 to study the situation of members of the LGBTQI+ community in Uganda, where …

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Nwoya Justice Actors Strengthen Coordination at Quarterly Chain-Link Meeting

Nwoya Justice Actors Strengthen Coordination at Quarterly Chain Link Meeting

The Nwoya Chief Magistrate’s Court on Monday convened its District Chain-Link Committee (DCC) meeting for the third quarter of the Financial Year 2025/26, bringing together key justice sector actors to enhance coordination and improve service delivery across the district. The meeting drew participation from a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including representatives from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, …

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USSSA: Kibuli SS Edge Rivals Kakungulu to Win Makindye Zone Qualifiers

USSSA Kibuli SS Edge Rivals Kakungulu to Win Makindye Zone

Last updated Mar 31, 2026 By Ruqqayah Musa [Guest Writer] Kibuli Secondary School were crowned champions of the USSSA Makindye Zone Qualifiers after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kakungulu Memorial School in a tense and entertaining final played on March 30, 2026, at Buziga Islamic Center. The tournament, played under challenging muddy conditions, attracted a large crowd of enthusiastic …

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Badminton Uganda Strengthens Grassroots Development in Ngora

Badminton Uganda Strengthens Grassroots Development in Ngora

By Kayiira Jackson  Badminton is steadily gaining ground across Uganda following the rollout of Phase Two of the Shuttle Time Workshop by Badminton Uganda, with Ngora District becoming the latest beneficiary of the grassroots initiative. The two-day training, held at Ngora High School in the Teso sub-region, brought together 15 teachers from various schools across the district, equipping them with …

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