One grim example of how Trump has slashed anti-AIDS efforts

One grim example of how Trump has slashed anti AIDS efforts

Zambia’s anti-HIV program, which saved 100,000s of lives, has begun to crumble. Lewis Chifuta, a patient with advanced H.I.V. disease, in the men’s ward at the Mpongwe mission hospital in northern Zambia. (Photo courtesy of The New York Times) Dire predictions immediately followed the Trump administration’s decision in early 2025 …

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Russia escalates crackdown on LGBT content with fines and arrests

Russian version of the film "Call Me By Your Name"

One of Russia’s largest publishers said on April 22 that some staff were being questioned by authorities over possible “LGBT propaganda” in its book catalogue, part of broader limits on gay and transgender ​rights under President Vladimir Putin.Russian media reported on Tuesday raids by ‌Russia’s Investigative Committee, which probes serious …

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Anti-LGBTQ lawmaker wants two trans women arrested

Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org)

But first his cruel anti-LGBTQ bill would have to become law in Ghana Angel Maxine (Photo courtesy of AfricanArguments.org) The debate over Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ+ bill grew personal last week as one of the bill’s leading supporters declared that, not only should the bill be passed and enacted, but also that …

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Trans woman targeted in attempted public assault

Homeless transgender woman Yas

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon. By Steeves Winner Yas—a homeless transgender woman in Douala, Cameroon—lives under the constant threat of violence and stigmatization. Yas was recently the victim of an attempted assault orchestrated …

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Supreme Court Has Not Upheld Dollo Settlement in Kasasa Mutungo Hill Land Dispute, Lawyers Clarify

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Lawyers and family members have strongly rubbished claims circulation on local news websites that Supreme Court has uphold the controversial settlement agreement on Dr Muhammad Buwule Kasasa’s multibilion Mutungo hill Jabaru Luyima one of the lawyers representing the aggrieved family members and two Dr Kasasa’s administrators, Moses Kanyike Kasasa and …

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Residents Accuses Pastor Walugembe Of Torture On Katanga Land

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Residents of Katanga in Wandegeya have accused city controversial pastor Daniel Walugembe of torturing them with court cases regarding ownership of bibanja on Katanga land. At a meeting chaired by their leaders led by Bonny M Kasujja before Kawempe Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Lukka Kagenyi pleaded for help from the …

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Belarus adopts law against positive accounts of gay sex

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)

With Russia in the lead, at least 19 nations outlaw ‘promotion’ of homosexuality Russian President Vladimir Putin and his buddy, Relarus President Alyaksandr Lukashenka (Photo courtesy of the Atlantic Council)   Russia’s strong ally Belarus this month adopted a Russian-style law banning publication of what it calls “propaganda” promoting consensual …

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NUP Supporter King Zale and BlueTick Abducted By Army

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The reported disappearance of activists known as King Zale and BlueTick has ignited renewed concern over human rights and the rule of law in Uganda. According to accounts from colleagues and supporters, both individuals were allegedly taken by unidentified armed men using unmarked vans—commonly referred to as “drones”—in separate incidents. …

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