UK, US issue fresh security alert on Uganda
Uganda has experienced heightened insecurity in recent months…..
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Museveni downplays expulsion from AGAO by US
The US had previously said it might take such action after Uganda passed a tough new anti-homosexuality law….
President Museveni downplays Uganda’s removal from Agoa
Last week, US President Joe Biden said Uganda and three other African countries would be removed from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), citing Uganda’s “gross violations of internationally recognised human rights”……
Rwanda introduces visa-free entry for all Africans
Rwanda has been on a campaign to boost its tourism sector, partnering with football clubs like Arsenal and Bayern Munich to promote the country as a tourist destination…
Zambian ex-president stripped of retirement benefits
As a retired president, Mr Lungu was entitled to three security officers, a diplomatic passport, three state cars, a furnished house, medical insurance and funeral expenses on his death…..
US to remove four African countries from Agoa trade deal
In May, the US government said it was considering removing Uganda from Agoa and introducing sanctions on the country after it passed a controversial anti-homosexuality law….
Trump gag order in election subversion case reinstated
The former president is also under a gag order in a separate ongoing civil fraud trial in New York…
US has no intention of sending combat troops to Israel or Gaza – Harris
The US, she said, was providing Israel with advice, equipment and diplomatic support….
Nigeria Supreme Court dismisses election challenges by Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi
With the challenge to his victory finally put to rest, President Tinubu is now expected to focus on how to pull the country out of its current economic crisis…
Israel says UN officials won’t get visas as row intensifies
Now Israel says it will refuse visas to key UN officials…..