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EYE ON AFRICA © FRANCE 24
Issued: 27/05/2025 -
Issued: 27/05/2025 -
From the show
Human Rights Watch said Monday that Uganda's LGBTQ community has faced heavy persecution since the country passed one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. The Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same sex relations, and contains provisions that make “aggravated homosexuality” punishable by death.
Also, Kenya has been producing more electricity than it needs, and a new industry is stepping in to make use of the surplus - cryptocurrency mining. Companies are using mobile bitcoin farms to convert otherwise wasted energy into digital currency. Supporters call it a win-win situation, but questions remain as to whether this new use of energy will benefit the country as a whole.
Finally, Kamfers Dam in South Africa used to be one of only four breeding sites for lesser flamingos on the continent. However, a recent series of sewage spills has poisoned its waters, and the pink birds have now become a rare sight there.
Human Rights Watch said Monday that Uganda's LGBTQ community has faced heavy persecution since the country passed one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. The Anti-Homosexuality Act of 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same sex relations, and contains provisions that make “aggravated homosexuality” punishable by death.
Also, Kenya has been producing more electricity than it needs, and a new industry is stepping in to make use of the surplus - cryptocurrency mining. Companies are using mobile bitcoin farms to convert otherwise wasted energy into digital currency. Supporters call it a win-win situation, but questions remain as to whether this new use of energy will benefit the country as a whole.
Finally, Kamfers Dam in South Africa used to be one of only four breeding sites for lesser flamingos on the continent. However, a recent series of sewage spills has poisoned its waters, and the pink birds have now become a rare sight there.
By:
Antonia KERRIGAN
Yinka OYETADE
Aurelie KOUMAN
Laurent BERSTECHER
Antonia KERRIGAN
Yinka OYETADE
Aurelie KOUMAN
Laurent BERSTECHER
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