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 crimes, at the Eksmo publisher’s offices in Moscow and said …

Mukono -The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, in partnership with Mukono District Local Government, has conducted a regional stakeholders’ consultative meeting aimed at developing an inclusive and harmonized minimum package of reintegration services for children experiencing violence, including Violence Against Children (VAC) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Some of the members who participated in the program.   The one-day …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is sharpening its focus on economic diplomacy, regional integration, and industrial expansion as momentum builds toward First Oil, with policymakers and industry leaders converging around a shared objective: ensuring that petroleum development catalyzes broad-based economic transformation. Deliberations at a high-level oil and gas symposium, held on the margins of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, reflected …

Post Views: 64 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN GREATER BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com—-A Tycoon in Sheema district who has been a very close friend to Bishop Johnson Twinomujuni cut the very close ties because of illicit riches that the man of God amassed within a very short time of his tenure as Bishop of west Ankole diocese.The tycoon from Sheema district never wants …

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The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) is heavily recruiting for 187 positions across various departments to support its expanding electricity distribution network. Key roles include engineering, customer experience, SAP analysis, procurement, and HR. All applications must be submitted online by Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM.  About The Author Post navigation Source link

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — Efforts to position East Africa as a unified and competitive tourism destination gained renewed momentum this week as Uganda and Tanzania convened a high-level Tourism Roadshow in Dar es Salaam. Held on 28 April at the Hyatt Regency Dar es Salaam, The Kilimanjaro, the forum brought together public and private sector actors under the theme …

Kampala, Uganda — Uganda is intensifying its economic diplomacy efforts as its diplomatic missions abroad move to strengthen partnerships with private sector actors in support of the country’s fast-evolving oil and gas industry. This strategic push formed the centerpiece of a high-level engagement held on the sidelines of the 11th Oil and Gas Convention, bringing together envoys, policymakers, and industry …

By Kayiira Jackson  Girls’ football giants Kawempe Muslim Secondary School have officially been flagged off ahead of the USSSA Ball Games I championship set to kick off on Thursday, April 30 at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The team departed from the school premises in Kawempe in a ceremony led by deputy head teacher Madam Ayebare Waida, who rallied …

Kalangala – The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has intensified efforts to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and related justice issues through a community Baraza held at Kibanga Playground in Kalangala District. Mr James Owere Odumbi representing the DPP The Baraza, …

By Kayiira Jackson  St Cyprian High School Kyabakadde has officially flagged off a strong contingent of basketball players (boys and girls) ahead of the upcoming USSSA Ball Games I set to tip off at Seroma Christian High School in Mukono. The flag-off ceremony, held on Tuesday at the school premises in Kyabakadde, Mukono District, was presided over by head teacher …

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 two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for violating …

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 two individual transgender Ghana citizens should then be arrested for …

Yas lives under constant fear since her attack in Cameroon Homeless transgender woman Yas lying on her makeshift bed in Douala, Cameroon.By Steeves WinnerYas—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 by a group of men in her neighborhood.It all began with a …

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 by a group of men in her neighborhood. It all …