Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ bill ‘endangering lives’
A Ugandan constitutional lawyer says the anti-gay bill is unnecessary and puts lives at risk.
Uganda’s parliament passes new legislation to crack down on same sex relationships. But a constitutional lawyer says many of the clauses in the bill are already contained in other laws, and the new bill also contravenes human rights protections enshrined in the constitution.
Kenya’s trade minister calls for a response of “zero tolerance” to anti-government protests that have taking place nationwide.
And is closer scrutiny of where Benin Bronzes come from affecting their value and availability?
(Photo: A Ugandan wearing a mask with a rainbow sticker. Credit: AFP.)
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