Reactions to new Ugandan anti-LGBTQ law
UGANDA has implemented one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, drawing widespread Western condemnation and outraging activists at home. Below is
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Activists walk from Bamako to Ouagadougou to promote states’ federation
A small group of activists have been walking from Mali’s capital Bamako to Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou to express their
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Egypt withholding identity papers from dissidents abroad- rights group
EGYPTIAN authorities have been systematically refusing to provide or renew identity documents to dissidents, journalists and activists abroad in a
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Benin’s self-styled ‘garbage collector’ takes aim at plastic waste
BENINESE activist Anas Seko, known on social media as “the garbage collector”, is on a mission to raise awareness about
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World condemns Myanmar junta for ‘cruel’ execution of activists
MYANMAR’S ruling military announced it had executed four democracy activists accused of aiding “terror acts”, sparking widespread condemnation of the
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SA govt ordered to clean up air in coal belt
TIM COCKS A South African court upheld a complaint by activists that poor air quality in the coal belt is
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Activists hail legacy of South Africa’s Tutu as they pay last respects
SISIPHO SKWEYIYA YOUNG activists hailed Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a role model for fighting global injustice as they waited in
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Pull investments from companies not committed to environment, pope says
PHILIP PULLELLA POPE Francis has urged people to pull investments from companies that are not committed to protecting the environment,
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Sudan’s army launches legal action against ‘insulting’ activists
SUDAN’s army has started legal action against activists and journalists who have “insulted” the military, it said in a statement.
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