World Bank objects to Uganda bill to regulate purported foreign agents
KAMPALA, April 28 - The World Bank has told Uganda's government that proposed legislation to regulate people and organisations that receive foreign funding will hinder its work in the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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