Ugandan Parliament Passes Strict Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws
The Ugandan Parliament passed anti-LGTBQ+ bills that would make gay relationships punishable by life in prison and in some cases, the death penalty.
Honduras to shift its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
Honduran president Xiomara Castro announced that Honduras is preparing to shift its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
Mada Masr Journalists Referred to Trial in Egyptian Press Crackdown
Three journalists have been brought to trial on charges of insulting (pro-government) Egyptian members of parliament.
Punjab Faces An Internet Blackout As Authorities Hunt Down Sikh Preacher
Over 30 million people in the North Indian state of Punjab have been affected by an internet shutdown, as imposed due to a search for Amritpal Singh Sandhu, a Sikh preacher who has been fighting to create a separate Sikh state.
United States and Russia Tussle Over Downed Drone
On March 12, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed into the Black Sea after an apparent confrontation with Russian Air Force jets.
France Attempts to Reassert Its Position in West Africa
President Macron of France embarked on a tour in West Africa last week to strengthen economic ties and de-escalate French military operations in the region.
