US punishes Uganda’s anti-gay law
Washington’s punishing Uganda for passing a homophobic law last February. The US has cancelled a regional military exercise in Uganda, imposed visa restrictions and cut funding for a Ugandan police programme. Officials for President Barak Obama say the tough anti gay law in Uganda flies in the face of universal human rights. The US administration […]
SA concern at possible coup in Lesotho
The break up of the ruling coalition in Lesotho has created political instability and even fears of a coup in a country dogged by unsteadiness. The South African government warns it won’t tolerate unconstitutional changes of government anywhere in Africa. Lesotho Prime Minister Thomas Thabane’s suspended parliament, apparently to block a bid by former coalition […]