Friday , 8 May 2026

LGBTQ+ rights activists ask Canada to help restore what Trump devastated – The Hoima Post –

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‘It would position Canada as the leading government in the world’ Donald Trump on the campaign trail. (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters)The Canadian Press reports:Canada called on to fill ‘vacuum’ in LGBTQ+ advocacy worldwide in face of Trump cutsBy Dylan RobertsonOTTAWA — The former U.S. diplomat for LGBTQ+ rights urged Canada to boost its support for gender and sexual …

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LGBTQ+ rights activists ask Canada to help restore what Trump devastated

Donald Trump on the campaign trail in 2016 (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters)

‘It would position Canada as the leading government in the world’ Donald Trump on the campaign trail. (David Becker photo courtesy of Reuters) The Canadian Press reports: Canada called on to fill ‘vacuum’ in LGBTQ+ advocacy worldwide in face of Trump cuts By Dylan Robertson OTTAWA — The former U.S. diplomat for LGBTQ+ rights urged Canada to boost its support …

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Uganda and Russia Reaffirm Bilateral Relations Ahead of Third Russia–Africa Summit – Daily Thinkers

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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and the Russian Federation have reaffirmed their longstanding diplomatic relations and commitment to deeper strategic cooperation following a high-level bilateral meeting between Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda, Mr. Sergey Lobanov.   The meeting, held in Kampala, reflected the continued momentum in …

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Tayebwa Urges United African Stand Against European Parliament Interference

Tayebwa Urges United African Stand Against European Parliament Interference

Thomas Tayebwa has called on African legislators under the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to firmly resist what he described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries. Tayebwa, who also serves as President of the OACPS and Co-President of the Joint Parliamentary Assembly, made the remarks during a meeting of …

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Uganda and France Position Africa-Forward Summit as New Chapter in Economic Diplomacy – Daily Thinkers

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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda and France are intensifying diplomatic and economic engagement ahead of the upcoming Africa-Forward Summit, with officials from both countries describing the gathering as a defining moment in the evolution of Africa-Europe partnerships. Scheduled for May 11–12 in Nairobi, the summit will, for the first time since its inception in 2017, be hosted in an English-speaking African …

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USSSA Ball Games 2026: Kakungulu Memorial Eyes Future After Securing FEASSA Badminton Slot | Voice of Bugerere

USSSA Ball Games 2026: Kakungulu Memorial Eyes Future After Securing FEASSA Badminton Slot | Voice of Bugerere

By Kayiira Jackson  Kakungulu Memorial Secondary School has sealed qualification for the 2026 East Africa Secondary Schools Games despite narrowly missing out on a podium finish at the USSSA Ball Games I badminton championship held at Seroma Christian High School. The school’s boys’ badminton team booked a place at the East Africa championship slated for August 2026 in Morogoro after …

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Sheikh Yasin Magezi Sworn In as Kadhi of Kyenjojo Muslim District

Sheikh Yasin Magezi Sworn In as Kadhi of Kyenjojo Muslim District

Yasin Magezi has officially taken oath as the Kadhi of Kyenjojo Muslim District during a ceremony held at the main mosque in Kyenjojo Town Council on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Shiekh Yasin taking oath The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by Imran Abdunoor Ssali, who represented Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the chief guest. Hundreds of Muslim faithful, led by area …

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NWSC technical staff urged to blend professional character with hands-on skills

NWSC technical staff urged to blend professional character with hands-on skills

KAMPALA — Ms. Allen Kagina, the TVET Council Chairperson, has urged technical professionals to prioritize character over credentials, asserting that a professional reputation is more valuable than gold. Speaking as the chief guest during the sixth graduation ceremony of National Water and Sewerage Corporation at the NWSC Gaba Vocational Skills Development Facility, Ms. Kagina emphasized that while academic documents prove …

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Fueling digital LGBT+ rights activism in East Africa – The Hoima Post –

Fueling digital LGBT+ rights activism in East Africa - The Hoima Post -

LGBT+ youths and young adults from East Africa will be trained in online advocacy Photo from AQYI’s websiteThe Kenya-based African Queer Youth Initiative and the U.S.-based online activists of All Out are offered a week of training for young East Africans working for LGBT+ rights.The application deadline is May 10.The overall goal, as described on AQYI’s website, is “an African …

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Fueling digital LGBT+ rights activism in East Africa

Fueling digital LGBT+ rights activism in East Africa

LGBT+ youths and young adults from East Africa will be trained in online advocacy Photo from AQYI’s website The Kenya-based African Queer Youth Initiative and the U.S.-based online activists of All Out are offered a week of training for young East Africans working for LGBT+ rights. The application deadline is May 10. The overall goal, as described on AQYI’s website, …

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Kikuube Fishing Communities Demand Urgent Government Intervention to Save their  Livelihood

Kikuube Fishing Communities Demand Urgent Government Intervention to Save their  Livelihood

The Kingfisher Affected People’s Network (KAPN), representing fisherfolks and lakeshore communities in Buhuuka Parish, Kikuube District, has today issued a strong call for urgent government intervention following escalating restrictions on Lake Albert that are threatening the survival of thousands of families. Fishermen on one of the lakes of Africa (internet photo) The communities from Kyakapere A&B, Nsonga, Nsunzu A&B, Kyina, …

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468 Graduate at Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training Schools’ 9th Graduation Ceremony

468 Graduate at Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training Schools’ 9th Graduation Ceremony

A total of 468 graduands today celebrated a major academic milestone during the 9th Graduation Ceremony of the Kibuli Muslim Hospital Health Training Schools held at Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala. Hon. Chrysistom Muyingo addressing the public during the graduation ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo, the Minister of State for Education and Sports in charge …

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Nakasongola Residents Sensitized on Court Process

Nakasongola Residents Sensitized on Court Process

Court users at Nakasongola Chief Magistrate’s Court have been equipped with vital knowledge on judicial processes and alternative justice mechanisms following a public awareness campaign conducted by the Judiciary’s Registry of Communications and Public Relations. The sensitisation session, led by Mr. Abubaker Kagulire, Communications Officer, aimed at enhancing public understanding of court procedures, promoting new justice innovations, and improving service …

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Uganda Under President Museveni: Four Decades of Transformation, Continuity and the Questions of the Future – Daily Thinkers

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Kampala, Uganda — In 1986, a relatively young guerrilla leader emerged from years of armed struggle to assume power in Uganda, promising fundamental change after decades marked by political instability, economic decline, and conflict. Forty years later, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni remains one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, preparing for another presidential inauguration following victory in the January 15 elections, where official …

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