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Namibia: Same-Sex Marriage Remains 'Illegal' in Namibia

[Namibian] Same-sex couples cannot legally marry under Namibian law, justice and labour relations minister Wise Immanuel said in the National Assembly on Tuesday.

  • Same-sex marriage is illegal in Namibia, stated minister Wise Immanuel.
  • Supreme Court ruled on foreign same-sex marriages in May 2023.
  • Parliament passed 2024 legislation defining marriage, pending implementation.

Uganda: Museveni - Nation That Forgets Its History Cannot Understand Its Future

[Nile Post] President Museveni has said a country that does not understand its history cannot fully understand its present or prepare for its future.

  • President Museveni stresses importance of historical understanding for Uganda's future
  • Vice President Jessica Alupo represents Museveni at Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture
  • Chief Justice Zeija stresses justice should be accessible to all citizens

Somalia: U.S. Treasury Chief Pledges Briefing On Somaliland Financial Access Bill

[Horn Diplomat] Washington, Sept. 16 (Horndiplomat) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would seek a briefing next week on a bill examining barriers to Somaliland's access to the U.S.

  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to brief on Somaliland financial access bill
  • Bill H.R. 7993 aims to identify barriers to Somaliland's financial access
  • Treasury to complete assessment within 180 days

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