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The economic rights of LGBT+ people are ignored by development projects. Wicker basket maker in Benin (Photo courtesy of Benin Tourisme Vibrant) In this interview, Luc Agblakou of Benin, a founding member of the economic and human rights group Hirondelle Club International, discusses the challenges facing  young LGBT+ people who are excluded and marginalized in his country, as well as …

Kampala- With  just one day to the New Year 2026, the Uganda Police Force has issued tough guidelines governing fireworks displays and public celebrations, while extending wishes of peace, joy and unity to Ugandans during the festive season. Fireworks (Courtesy photo) Police reminded the public that on 15th December 2025, guidelines were already issued for organizing entertainment events, shows and …

The first bisexual character in a Guadeloupean film is a villain REVIEW The third edition of the Kréyòl International Film Festival (KIFF) in Paris last September, was an opportunity to discover the latest film productions from the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. Among the films selected was “Dream On”, which elicits both admiration for a self-produced Franco-Caribbean film and discomfort …

Kapchorwa – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured the people of Sebei Sub-region that the long-standing boundary dispute between Mount Elgon National Park and surrounding communities will soon be resolved. The President, who was addressing a campaign rally in Kapchorwa District on Tuesday, said the government would send a team of surveyors to verify and finalize the boundary demarcation in …