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‘They really underestimate all Africans’ – Museveni reacts after World Bank aid suspended

'They really underestimate all Africans' - Museveni reacts after World Bank aid suspended

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has accused the World Bank of seeking “to coerce” the government over its anti-LGBT legislation. It follows the announcement by the lender that it was suspending any new loans to Uganda on the grounds that the law against same-sex relations contradicts its values. But in a …

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World Bank suspends aid to Uganda after anti-gay law

World Bank suspends aid to Uganda after anti-gay law

The World Bank has announced the suspension of new loans to Uganda following the enactment of the anti-homosexuality law in the country. President Yoweri Museveni signed the anti-LGBT law in May, which imposes the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and a 20-year prison sentence for “promoting” homosexuality. The World Bank …

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Tanzania: World Bank welcomes lifting of schoolgirls pregnant ban

lifting of schoolgirls pregnant ban in Tanzania

The World Bank has welcomed the decision by Tanzanian government to remove a nearly two-decade-long ban on pregnant students from attending school. Tanzania’s Education Minister Joyce Ndalichako on Wednesday announced the government’s decision to lift the ban on pregnant students from attending schools The World Bank says the move will …

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Zambia: Situmbeko Musokotwane appointed Minister of Finance

Situmbeko Musokotwane

Zambian new president Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Situmbeko Musokotwane, an experienced international economist as the country’s Minister in charge of Finances. Mr Hichilma, in his inaugural speech said he will fix the economy and create jobs. Early this morning, he announced that his first Cabinet appointment is the Minister of …

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