UNRA Invites Bids from Private Operators for Towing, Clearing Abandoned Vehicles on Highways

The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has commenced the process of soliciting bids from private operators capable of offering towing services and clearing abandoned vehicles on highways. In a bid notice issued by the Executive Director, UNRA stated that the government intends to engage private operators under a Memorandum of Understanding for a renewable period…

Read More

Ghana’s Minister of Interior Empowered to Issue Permits for Industrial Cannabis Cultivation

Accommodating the Rising Industrial Potential of Cannabis in Ghana Ghana’s minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, specifically for industrial purposes, while adhering to Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) limits. THC is the primary psychoactive component of cannabis responsible for its “high” effect.   According to Bloomberg, the law legalizing the cultivation of…

Read More

Cameroon Government Seeks to Block France’s LGBT+ Rights Ambassador

Cameroon’s government is taking measures to prevent France’s LGBT+ rights ambassador from visiting the country, citing the violation of its anti-gay laws. Jean-Marc Berthon, the representative of the French government on global LGBT+ rights, is scheduled to attend an event organized by the French Institute in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde, from 27th June to 1st July….

Read More

Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling: Examining Race In Admissions, Far-Reaching Consequences

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on affirmative action and its impact on military academies in the ongoing debate surrounding race-conscious admissions, diversity in the officer corps, and the potential implications for national security have been brought to bare.   The recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has sparked a new debate concerning its impact…

Read More

Hollywood Actors, Writers Unite In Historic Strike

The history of Hollywood strikes and the current joint action by actors and writers, as they challenge compensation issues and the impact of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry is now on the front burner as reported by The Republican Interest.   Throughout the history of the entertainment industry, strikes by Hollywood actors and writers…

Read More

Peace Corps Reforms: Legislation Empowers Director To Suspend Employees For Misconduct

The new Peace Corps legislation includes crucial provisions to tackle serious misconduct, allowing the agency’s director to suspend employees without pay. An investigation conducted by USA TODAY shed light on a disheartening incident involving a high-ranking Peace Corps official.   The report exposed the story of John Peterson, a Peace Corps director in Tanzania, who…

Read More