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  on Monday (May 29), Uganda made the announcement that President Yoweri Museveni had put into law a bill that threatened advocates of “homosexuality” and made homosexual conduct illegal. At the beginning of May, parliamentarians in Uganda, which lies in East Africa, voted by an overwhelming majority to approve the bill that caused uproar in other parts of the world. The supporters of the legislation rejoiced when it was finally signed into law. Asuman Basalirwa smiled broadly as he addressed the audience and stated,  “I want to confirm to you that what was a bill is now an act of parliament called the Anti-homosexuality Act 2023.”  The adoption of the anti-gay bill comes after Uganda’s international allies, including a close ally in the United States, issued warnings of potential ramifications should the contentious legislation become law. The law’s sponsor, Member of Parliament Asuman Basalirwa, was unaffected by the news.  “I am prepared to advocate f...

  On Wednesday, Dmytro Kuleba, the foreign minister of Ukraine, called on African nations to abandon their positions of neutrality on the conflict between his country and Russia. On Wednesday, Kuleba made his remarks in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. He stated that Ukraine was “very upset that some African countries chose to abstain,” and he urged the other African nations to provide Ukraine with diplomatic assistance “in the face of Russian aggression.” A great number of African nations have steadfastly refused to take sides in the battle raging in Europe; as a result, several of them have chosen to remain neutral in votes at the United Nations General Assembly denouncing Russia’s invasion. Ethiopia is a prime example of this. Wagner, a Russian private military contractor, is working in numerous regions of Africa, where Russia has established a significant foothold. Most recently, Russia and South Africa participated together in joint military drills. In th...

  WhatsApp, a centralised instant messaging and voice-over-IP service application owned by United States tech conglomerate Meta, has rolled out a feature that will allow users to edit their sent messages. You can edit sent messages on WhatsApp on Android and iOS devices within 15 minutes. It is available for WhatsApp users across the world. You must update to the latest version of WhatsApp to use this feature.   How to edit a sent message on WhatsApp? Update WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. The WhatsApp update is rolling out in phases on Android and iOS devices.  The new edit feature can be used in all kinds of chats. If you edit the WhatsApp message, it will show that the message has been edited. Steps to edit a sent message on WhatsApp Long-press on a text message that you have sent Select the three dots in the top right corner Choose the “Edit” option Edit the message and resend it to a s...

  Saudi Arabia and the United States have mediated a seven-day cease-fire between the warring factions in Sudan. Representatives from both Army Chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo signed the ceasefire agreement in Jeddah, where they also promised not to seek any military advantage before it begins at 21:45 local time on Monday night. “It will be automatically renewed until we reach a permanent cease-fire through mechanisms we will discuss in the coming days to achieve confidence between the parties and for more humanitarian services for the Sudanese citizens,”  said Ali Jafar, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Sudan. There have been a number of declared ceasefires since the conflict started five weeks ago, but both sides have quickly ignored them. And even after the most recent truce was established, air strikes and artillery exchanges jolted Khartoum on Saturday, and armed men ransacked the Qatari embassy.  “This Sudanese blood is precious...

  The nation of Sudan finds itself at a crucial crossroads, where a myriad of possibilities teeter on the precipice, carrying profound implications for its future. As we examine the complex landscape of this war-torn nation, two distinct scenarios, illuminated by recent analysis, emerge as pivotal in shaping Sudan’s trajectory. In one, we encounter the ominous  “Dead End,”  where a fragmented state leads to the collapse of institutions, escalating foreign interventions, and potential regional entanglements. On the other hand, we hold on to a distant hope, one that hinges upon the success of ongoing peace efforts. These scenarios encapsulate the high stakes and uncertain paths that Sudan must navigate in its quest for stability, prosperity, and lasting peace. Navigating the Perilous Abyss of Fragmentation The most precarious of Sudan’s potential futures involves a deeply divided state, with competing factions clutching control over distinct territories, resulting in a deb...

  The African continent is home to more than 1 billion people. There are 54 countries in the African continent. Out of 1 billion people, only 130 million speak English in Africa. In this article, we will talk about the anglophone countries in Africa. Here is a list of English-speaking countries in Africa  Burundi Burundi, a country in East Africa, has three official languages: French, English, and Kirundi. People in this African country can speak English.  Botswana Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, has two official languages: English and Setswana. English is the official language of Botswana.  Cameroon Cameroon is an African country that speaks English. It is one of the English-speaking countries in Central Africa. It has two official languages: French and English. Ethiopia Ethiopia, a landlocked country located in the  Horn of Africa,  is one of the anglophone countries in Africa. Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrigna, Afar and English are the ...

The United States of America has stated that it has initiated the process necessary to deny visas to individuals who were responsible for disrupting the most recent  general elections in Nigeria. Secretary of State Antony Binken issued a statement that was posted on the website of the United States Department of State, stating that  “the United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world.”  Blinken made it clear that the visa ban does not apply to the Nigerian people as a whole or the Nigerian government in its entirety. Rather, the ban is only applicable to a select few individuals. According to the statement, these persons will be subject to limits on visas to enter the United States under the US Immigration and Nationality Act. This policy covers those who are thought to be responsible for or complicit in undermining democracy.  “These individuals have been involved in the intimidation of voters through threats a...

  The United Nations announced on Tuesday that the conflict in Sudan has resulted in the displacement of more than 700,000 civilians, which is twice as many as a week ago. Despite the fact that the conflict has been going on for more than three weeks, there is still no sign of it coming to an end. The  fighting and looting that have been going on in Khartoum  for the past 25 days continued today. Hundreds of members of the Beja tribe staged a demonstration in the coastal town of Port Sudan, which is located about 850 kilometers east of the capital. They demanded the right to bear arms and fight alongside the army.  “The Beja are ready to be armed,”   Mahmoud al-Bichari , one of the organizers of the event, declared as the crowd yelled  “no to negotiations.” Since April 15, the battle has paired the head of the army, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane, against the commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), General Mohamed Hamdane Daglo. These tw...