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EU’s Development Aid for Uganda in Question after Anti-Gay Law Passed

As a result of Uganda’s latest discriminatory law against homosexuals, a number of EU countries have expressed their intention to cancel development aid for the country. Despite warnings of the international community, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, gave its ‘yes’ to an anti-gay bill that introduces an “aggravated homosexuality” offence, which is punishable by life imprisonment. […]

Sahara: UN resolution urges Polisario and Algeria to abide by political process

The Security Council is expected to adopt later this month a resolution reiterating the UN’s call for a mutually acceptable and political solution to the Sahara issue, le360 reported citing a draft text. The resolution, drafted by the US penholder, is a blow to Algeria and the Polisario who obstinately continue calling for the obsolete […]

Junta-led Sahel trio to hold first joint summit, likely to launch confederal union

The junta-leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are set to hold their first ever joint summit of the so-called ‘Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) since seizing power in a series of coups in Niger’s capital Niamey this weekend. “Our country will be hosting on Saturday (6 July) the first summit of the AES heads […]