World Bank Blocks Loans, New Funding To Uganda Over Anti-gay Bill

The World Bank Group today released the following statement on Uganda: “Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act fundamentally contradicts the World Bank Group’s values. We believe our vision to eradicate poverty on a livable planet can only succeed if it includes everyone irrespective of race, gender, or sexuality. This law undermines those efforts. Inclusion and non-discrimination sit at

Omah lay and Tems regain freedom from Ugandan custody

Omah lay and Tems in Uganda

Omah Lay and Tems, two fast-rising Nigerian singers, have regained freedom from detention in Uganda — about three days after they were arrested. You’d recall that Ugandan government arrested Omah Lay and Tems for violating Covid-19 rules Bebe Cool, a Uganda singer, broke the news on Tuesday alongside documents confirming their release. In the documents, Okumu