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Topic: Uganda

Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum

According to a Ugandan official, this is a temporary arrangement with conditions including that individuals with criminal records & unaccompanied minors will not be accepted.

Uganda confirms end of country’s latest Ebola outbreak

The African country, home to tropical forests, has faced nine outbreaks in the last 25 years. The most recent was the Sudan strain of the virus was announced on 30 January

Most foreigners deported by India in 2023-24 were from Nigeria, Bangladesh—Home ministry annual report

2,331 foreigners were deported during the 2023-24 period, of which, 1,470 were from Nigeria, 411 from Bangladesh & 78 from Uganda. Over 98 lakh foreigners visited India.

Mars had water even 742 mn yrs ago. How do we know? Thank Martian rock found in university drawer

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

French rail sabotage, Pakistan designates Netanyahu ‘terrorist’ & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

UK sanctions Ugandan politicians over stealing iron sheets for project

The Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Annet Among, was also among those sanctioned for benefiting from the proceeds.

Uganda commits to Responsible Life Sciences Use, receives support from 50 stakeholders

It is expected that the framework will be fully operationalized by 2025.

How 5 ‘rejected’ Indian & Pakistani cricketers helped Uganda get entry in T20 World Cup

Alpesh Ravilal Ramjani, Dineash Maganiai Nakranii & Ronak Bharatbhai Patel along with Bilal Hassun & Riazat Ali Shah played all six matches of African region qualifying tournament.

World Bank to halt new lending to Uganda, says its anti-LGTBQ law contradicts bank’s values

The East African country said the World Bank's move was unjust and hypocritical, since it lends to countries in Middle East, Asia with similar laws on homosexuality.

Uganda’s LGBT rights crackdown may be mirrored in Kenya and other East African states.

The proposed Kenyan law punishes gay sex with at least 10 years in prison and 'aggravated homosexuality' with death penalty.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

‘Committed to joint command, control, combat capability & theaterisation’—Navy chief

Mhow: The Navy is committed to synergising its command control, communications and combat capability with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force with...

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.