Thursday , 18 June 2026

Cameroon: Even after changing his name, a “murder music” artist is haunted by his anti-LGBTQ+ past

Cameroon: Even after changing his name, a “murder music” artist is haunted by his anti-LGBTQ+ past

Adopting a new identity, Cameroon artist Mélo du Quartier says he wants music to bring people together Dayan N’Téni, known as “La Mélo du Quartier” since 2025, is a singer of mbolé, a Cameroonian musical genre that has made a name for itself in Europe and has its own following (@lameloduquartier on Facebook) Facing two legal proceedings since 2024 for …

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Will Speaker Among Walk the Kayihura Road to Investigation Without Conviction? – The Hoima Post –

Will Speaker Among Walk the Kayihura Road to Investigation Without Conviction? - The Hoima Post -

By Alexander Luyima / The Hoima Post For weeks, the political temperature in Uganda has simmered around one question: Will Speaker of Parliament Anita Among be taken to court? The answer, according to legal and political observers, may have less to do with the evidence against her and everything to do with what the state needs right now. The Case …

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Will Uganda’s Speaker Among Be Prosecuted or Protected? – The Hoima Post –

Will Uganda’s Speaker Among Be Prosecuted or Protected? - The Hoima Post -

By May 2026, pressure surrounding Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, had intensified dramatically. Allegations tied to undeclared wealth, security raids, and growing political speculation have pushed the country into another high-profile governance debate.But the central question remains: will the investigations actually lead to prosecution, or is Uganda witnessing another politically charged cycle that may never reach a final conviction?The …

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Help us free 3 women imprisoned for roles in a ‘lesbian network’ – The Hoima Post –

Help us free 3 women imprisoned for roles in a 'lesbian network'

Three friends in homophobic Cameroon can be set free for $213 eachDonations are urgently needed to free eight prisoners, including Addie, Diane and Sonia. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms.This illustration of Addie, Diane and Sonia was created by ChatGPT, based on descriptions of each of them by reporter Jean Jacques Dissoke. A year ago, three …

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Help us free 3 women imprisoned for roles in a ‘lesbian network’

Help us free 3 women imprisoned for roles in a 'lesbian network'

Three friends in homophobic Cameroon can be set free for $213 each Donations are urgently needed to free eight prisoners, including Addie, Diane and Sonia. For their safety, in this article they are identified by pseudonyms. This illustration of Addie, Diane and Sonia was created by ChatGPT, based on descriptions of each of them by reporter Jean Jacques Dissoke.   …

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Busoga Leaders Rally Behind Fight Against Malnutrition Ahead of Olympic Day Tooke Run | Voice of Bugerere

Busoga Leaders Rally Behind Fight Against Malnutrition Ahead of Olympic Day Tooke Run | Voice of Bugerere

Busoga Leaders Rally Behind Fight Against Malnutrition Ahead of Olympic Day Tooke Run | Voice of Bugerere HomeSportsBusoga Leaders Rally Behind Fight Against Malnutrition Ahead of Olympic Day Tooke Run Source link

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New York City Unveils Reduced-Price World Cup Tickets in Bid to Expand Access Ahead of 2026 Tournament

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New York City, USA — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a special initiative that will allow selected city residents to purchase 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets at significantly reduced prices, as officials seek to broaden public access to one of the world’s most commercially competitive sporting events. Under the programme, 1,000 tickets will reportedly be made available …

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Uganda Positions Tourism as a Strategic Driver of Economic Growth at POATE 2026

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Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has intensified efforts to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading tourism destinations following the official opening of the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, a flagship tourism and investment platform bringing together international buyers, investors, tour operators, media practitioners and hospitality stakeholders from across the globe. Held at Speke …

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From Refugee Protection to Global Diplomacy: Ambassador Mirjam Blaak Reflects on Uganda, Europe and the Future of Africa

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Kampala, Uganda — For more than three decades, Ambassador Mirjam Blaak has occupied a distinctive place within Uganda’s diplomatic history. Born in the Netherlands and trained in international law, her journey into African diplomacy did not begin through politics, but through curiosity, travel, and humanitarian service. Today, as Uganda’s Ambassador to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the European Union, she …

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Victory for trans and intersex people at Kenya High Court – The Hoima Post –

Victory for trans and intersex people at Kenya High Court - The Hoima Post -

A High Court ruling in Kenya on May 20 marks a historic step forward for the rights and recognition of transgender and intersex people. By affirming that Kenyans can seek changes to gender markers on official documents, the Court has recognized a fundamental truth: that dignity, identity, and legal recognition must go hand in hand.For too long, trans people and some intersex …

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