Tag Archives: US secretary of state Anthony Blinken

Uganda urged to reconsider its anti-homosexuality law

Uganda urged to reconsider its anti-homosexuality law

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said anti-LGBT draft legislation passed by Uganda’s parliament on Tuesday undermines fundamental human rights and urged the government to reconsider implementing it, the BBC reported. The hastily passed bill says anyone identifying as LGBT could face a long prison sentence. Individuals belonging to …

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Blinken brings U.S. aid to Sahel for fight against Islamist insurgencies

Blinken brings U.S. aid to Sahel for fight against Islamist insurgencies

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $150 million in new humanitarian aid for Africa’s Sahel region during a visit on Thursday to Niger, a country Washington views as an important ally in the fight against Islamist insurgencies, Reuters reported. Blinken’s visit to Niger is the first by a U.S. …

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Nigeria: Anthony Blinken to discuss security and democracy with Buhari

Anthony Blinken to discuss security and democracy with Buhari

As part of his official visit in Africa, the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken met Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential palace in Abuja on Thursday. Mr Blinken and the Nigerian president discussed issues including human rights, democracy and security as well as climate change. Mr Buhari expressed …

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