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From the White House: Statement from President Joe Biden on the Enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act

YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023

by YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 29, 20230500

The enactment of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act is a tragic violation of universal human rights—one that is not worthy of the Ugandan people, and one that...

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Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni promulgates anti-homosexual law.

YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 2023

by YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 20230611

Uganda’s president has signed into law an anti-homosexuality bill that was widely supported in the East African country, but widely condemned by foreign human rights...

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Africa: Bola Tinubu sworn in as Nigerian president amid hopes and doubts.

YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 2023

by YoopyaMay 29, 2023May 30, 20230572

Bola Tinubu became President of Nigeria on Monday, at a time of unprecedented challenges for Africa’s most populous country, leaving some citizens hopeful for a...

Africa Economy News

Zimbabwe to launch gold-backed digital currency

YoopyaMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023

by YoopyaMay 2, 2023May 2, 20230405

The Central Bank of Zimbabwe said on Friday that Zimbabwe will launch a digital currency next month by issuing “tokens” backed by gold reserves that...

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120 leaders invited to Biden’s 2nd Summit for Democracy

YoopyaMarch 23, 2023March 23, 2023

by YoopyaMarch 23, 2023March 23, 20230486

The Biden administration has extended invitations to 120 global leaders for next week’s Summit for Democracy, including to representatives from eight countries that weren’t invited...

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US Secretary of State Blinken visits Niger on Africa tour

YoopyaMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

by YoopyaMarch 18, 2023March 18, 20230481

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $150 million in direct assistance to Africa’s Sahel region Thursday as he visited Niger, seeking to strengthen ties...

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Nigeria’s Peter Obi wins in Lagos state in presidential election

YoopyaFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 20230403

Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi, whose campaign attracted young people and urban voters fed up with corrupt politics, won most votes in the commercial hub...

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Africa: Jill Biden sees East Africa drought up close, seeks more aid

YoopyaFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 20230392

U.S. first lady Jill Biden got an up-close look Sunday at the historic East Africa drought as she walked along arid land and listened as...

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Election results only announced for 1 of Nigeria’s 36 states

YoopyaFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 26, 2023February 26, 20230451

Nigeria’s election commission announced the first results late Sunday from the country’s closely watched presidential election, but it could days before a winner is declared....

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Music: Jessy Wilson on Keep Rising anthem and the hope it brings

YoopyaFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 2023

by YoopyaFebruary 3, 2023February 3, 20230415

Singer-songwriter Jessy Wilson was ready to give up her musical dream when a film about female African warriors showed her the power of perseverance. Wilson’s...