France : Woman Dies and Dozens of Migrants Rescued in Latest Channel Crossing Attempt
On Sunday, July 28, a tragic incident occurred off the coast of Calais, where a woman lost her life while aboard a migrant dinghy, according to reports from the French maritime authorities for the Channel and the North Sea (Préfecture Maritime Manche et…
LGBTQ : Mexico City Adopts Groundbreaking Law to Punish Transfemicide as an Aggravated Crime
In a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights and protections, Mexico City has officially adopted a law designating “transfemicide” as an aggravated crime. This landmark legislation aims to address the alarming rates of violence and…
Claire Namara Charged with Disturbing Religious Assembly; Granted Bail
The Mwanga 2 Magistrates Court in Mengo has charged Claire Namara, the former Vice Guild President of Kyambogo University, with disturbing religious assemblies. Namara, 25, appeared before Grade One Magistrate Amon Mugezi and denied the charges. The…
Resign and go where? Speaker Among Rejects Anti-Corruption Protest Demands and Defends Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among, has dismissed the anti-corruption protesters targeting parliament, and stated that she is not willing to step down from her position. Speaking at the thanksgiving function for Mzee Daudi Bangirana, father of…
Over 104 arrested in March to Parliament Protests
In a week marked by heightened tension and public unrest, the Ugandan police have arrested 104 youths participating in protests aimed at marching to Parliament in Kampala. The protests, which occurred between July 22 and July 25, 2024, were met with…
UAE Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Action at Sudan Peace Summit
Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s Minister of State, took part in the Mediators Planning Retreat on Sudan in Djibouti, which included representatives from 32 countries and various regional and international organizations. The meeting…
Family Demands Release of Wambi Peter, Missing NUP Man Seen Arrested by Security Officials
The family of Wambi Peter, a supporter of the National Unity Platform (NUP), is demanding his immediate release following his arrest by security officials. The incident, which took place in broad daylight, has sparked outrage and concern about the…
March to Parliament: Uganda’s Anti-Corruption Protests Escalate
KAMPALA, Uganda — The streets of Kampala have been engulfed by a wave of anti-corruption protests that began on July 23, 2024, and continue to gain momentum. Dubbed the “March to Parliament,” these demonstrations are part of a broader…
Step Backward for LGBTQ+ Rights :Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs Introduces Bill Defining Marriage as Union Between Opposite Sexes
Namibia’s Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced a controversial new bill aimed at defining marriage strictly as a union between persons of the “opposite sex.” The legislation, introduced in Parliament, seeks to formally enshrine the…
Parliamentary Impeachment Motion Gains Momentum: 177 Signatures Secured
The push for the impeachment of four Parliament Commissioners has reached a significant milestone. The movers and seconders of the motion have successfully secured the 177 signatures required to table the motion once the House is recalled from its…
