It's not so invisible anymore: 'The Family's' influence in Uganda

'The Family's' influence in Uganda is not so invisible anymore according to Jeff Sharlet, author of  "The Family", an investigative look at a US fundamentalist group at the heart of Uganda's anti-gay ...

Brown joins Harper against Uganda's Anti-homosexuality Bill 2009

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in speaking out against Uganda's Anti-homosexuality Bill 2009. Brown spoke to Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni at the...

Harper to raise issue of Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill at Summit

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is going to raise the issue of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009 at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) which opens tomorrow in Port of Spain, the capitol...

US fundamentalist group at heart of Uganda's anti-gay law

A United States fundamentalist group is at the heart of Uganda's anti-gay law. Originally known as The Fellowship, an international organization founded in 1935, today it is known as 'The Family', described by Jeff...

Uganda anti-gay bill has potential to divide Commonwealth leaders

Uganda's anti-gay bill has the potential to divide Commonwealth leaders who are scheduled to meet in Port of Spain, capital of Trinidad and Tobago, from November 27-29, where the global challenges of climate...

Museveni claims European gays are 'recruiting' Ugandan citizens

At a recent Young Achievers Awards ceremony held at the Kampala Serena Hotel's Victoria Hall, Uganda's president Yoweri K. Museveni claims European gays are 'recruiting' Ugandan citizens. " Speaking at the Young...

Uganda is sanctioning gay genocide

"Sexual violence is everywhere in Uganda. A new bill punishing homosexuals is part of that culture."Too shocking to be true? Alas not. "Consensual homosexual acts between adults are still illegal in as many as 70...

Plane Crashes Into Airport VIP Lounge In Rwanda: One Person Dead

A commuter plane operated by RwandAir has crashed on takeoff into the wall of a VIP lounge at the international airport in Kigali, Rwanda. The 57-seat Bombardier CRJ100 plane owned by JetLink Express was headed...

How Long Would You Wait in the Hot Sun For a $5 Mosquito Net?

Mothers stood for over six hours in the hot sun waiting for a $5 mosquito net? HOW LONG WOULD YOU WAIT? Every 30 seconds an African child under the age of five dies from malaria. If you knew it would save your...

Jefferson Awards winner recognizes genocide looming in Uganda

Jefferson Awards winner, Dan Vojir, recognizes the "Genocide Looming In Uganda." His question, "Whither Warren?" That is, Rick Warren, the evangelical pastor of Saddleback Church selected by then-elect (now)...

Did Exodus conference in Uganda unleash anti-gay vigilantism?

According to Box Turtle Bulletin, a three-day anti-gay conference held earlier this year in Uganda, led by three Americans, is responsible for the continuing anti-gay vigilantism in Uganda. The three Americans who...

Human rights groups blast Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2009

Human rights groups blast Uganda's anti-homosexuality bill, which includes a section that would introduce the death penalty for the offence of "aggravated homosexuality."  The draft Anti-Homosexuality Bill was...

One Net - Four Children - Five Dollars

Today is World Poverty Day. The main mission of Think Humanity is: “Joining in the fight against malaria by providing refugees with resources and manpower.” We have provided more than 8,000 mosquito nets (LLIN)...

Endangered Mountain Gorillas Make Facebook Debut: Friendagorilla

The endangered Mountain Gorillas of Uganda are preparing to make their Facebook debut in just two days, when Friend a Gorilla (friendagorilla on Twitter), launches to raise awareness and some money towards these...

6 Ugandans missing after Toronto cricket tournament

Barry Artiste Op/Ed Goodness gracious,Canada seems to be a haven for lost tourists from other third world countries, perhaps these 6 visitors are directionally challenged as many third world visitors seem to...

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