Why World Bank funding freeze on Uganda is a mistake

Activists say it is a counterproductive move Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | In a surprising twist, some members of the gay community in Uganda have told The Independent they are not pleased by the recent decision of the World Bank to cut funding to new projects in Uganda because of the recently enacted Anti-homosexuality law….

Trump and 18 others charged in Georgia election inquiry

By Kayla Epstein & Madeline Halpert Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state of Georgia. He and 18 others have been indicted on counts that include racketeering in a 41-charge document issued by a Fulton County grand jury. The indictment marks the fourth…

Imran Khan: Pakistan ex-PM given three-year jail sentence

By Carrie Davies & Aoife Walsh Ex-Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for nationwide protests after he was handed a three-year jail sentence over corruption allegations. Mr Khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received in office. He denies the charges and says he will appeal. After the…

Gabon’s Bongo to face 18 other presidential candidates in August election

Gabon’s leader Ali Bongo Ondimba will face 18 other candidates in next month’s presidential election, authorities announced Monday. Bongo is favourite to win a third term at the head of the oil-rich West African state ruled by his family for 55 years. The 64-year-old, who took over from his father, Omar Bongo Ondimba in 2009, officially announced in…

Israeli parliament passes key part of Netanyahu’s divisive judicial overhaul plan

“We see the passage of part of the legal reform as unfortunate,” the Biden administration said of the move that has prompted mass protests. July 24, 2023, 11:17 AM EAT / Updated July 24, 2023, 9:51 PM EAT By Paul Goldman, Raf Sanchez, Patrick Smithand Corky Siemaszko JERUSALEM — Israel was in an uproar Monday after the country’s parliament gave Prime Minister Benjamin…