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Uganda: Parliament passes Sovereignty Bill
Uganda Parliament has passed the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, after adopting major amendments that narrowed its scope, removed controversial clauses and added safeguards to align it with the Constitution and existing laws. The revised Bill now applies only to agents of foreigners, with several broad powers, criminal provisions and ministerial discretion removed.
Lawmakers also replaced prior approval requirements for foreign funding with a declaration regime, introduced exemptions for regulated institutions and lawful financial flows, and cut penalties for offences, including economic sabotage. However, several MPs filed dissenting views, warning that the Bill could threaten free speech, civil liberties and constitutional rights.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/uganda-parliament-passes-sovereignty-bill?lang=en
Coinbase says deal reached on key provision of crypto bill
Coinbase said a compromise on a key stablecoin rewards provision could clear the way for landmark U.S. crypto legislation to advance in the Senate. The deal reportedly narrows restrictions on yield-like rewards while preserving the ability of crypto users to earn incentives tied to real activity on digital asset platforms.
The proposed bill, part of the broader Clarity Act framework, has been stalled by tensions between banks and crypto firms over stablecoin yield and deposit competition. The latest compromise also calls for new stablecoin disclosure rules and a list of permitted reward activities, as lawmakers try to create clearer regulations for the crypto industry.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/coinbase-says-deal-reached-on-key-provision-of-crypto-bill/ar-AA22cskB?ocid=BingNewsVerp
UK government announces plans to grow national AI infrastructure
The UK government has announced major new plans to strengthen Britain’s AI hardware infrastructure and position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall emphasised that a sovereign AI strategy is essential for the UK’s long-term economic growth and national security. She confirmed that a new AI Hardware Plan will be officially launched at London Tech Week in June.
The UK will also work more closely with “middle-power” nations to help shape international AI standards and regulations. Kendall highlighted plans to deepen collaboration with countries including Germany, France, Canada, Japan, and South Korea, while continuing to maintain its strong strategic relationship with the United States.
This comprehensive sovereign AI push aims to enhance Britain’s technological independence, attract investment, and secure the country’s competitive edge in the global AI race.
Read the original article here: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/uk-government-announces-plans-to-grow-national-ai-infrastructure/
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Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome | Webinar Recording
Explore the key issues of accessibility and inclusion faced by the estimated 1.3 billion people with disabilities worldwide. This past webinar, hosted by Julia Charlton, highlighted innovative solutions like the Snowball Community app.
Part 2: A Fireside Chat with Snowball Community Founder Simon Sansome
Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore the power of accessibility and inclusion with Simon Sansome, founder of the Snowball Community app.
Fireside Chat: A Surgeon’s Mission in Rwanda | Webinar Recording
The Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a special fireside chat featuring Dr. James Han Boon KONG, an esteemed surgeon with over four decades of experience.
Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2024/25
The Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan 2021/22-2024/5 is a collaborative results framework publication drafted by the Commonwealth Secretariat. It is based on the principles of the Commonwealth Charter, the previous Strategic Plan (2017/18-2020/21), notes and recommendations from the Executive Committee and Board of Governors, internal and external documents such as the Forum of Small States, and mandates drafted during the Commonwealth Heads of Government meetings in the past decade.
Commonwealth Plasticity
The world can not recover from the impact of COVID-19 without an effective rules-based trading system that is both inclusive and sustainable. It will require members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to work in conjunction towards galvanizing multilateral trade to equip the Commonwealth states, as well as the rest of the world should they wish to partake, for any trade issues that may arise.
The Decentralised Commonwealth Dominance
Undoubtedly, trade is an essential element of sustainable economic development which has alleviated millions of individuals out of poverty worldwide. The importance of global trade to universal prosperity is showcased in the WTO’s membership which, over the 25 years since its establishment in the 1994 Marrakesh Agreement, has increased to 164 members, including 50 Commonwealth states, collectively constituting 96 per cent of global GDP.
How the presence of untrustworthy websites leads to consumer distrust
Tajdin Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Daraz Bangladesh, on the future of e-commerce platforms in Bangladesh: “The presence of untrustworthy websites that lead to consumer distrust remains a major issue for us”
Digital Services Tax: An Uncertain Future
In the midst of a raging pandemic as well as in its aftermath, the world has been gripped by digitalisation. Most companies have now transformed into digital entities, and most have a digital presence in almost all parts of the world.
Barrister Rashna Imam on the factors preventing women from entering the legal profession in Bangladesh
Barrister Rashna Imam is an Oxford scholar, an advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh (both Divisions), and the Managing Partner of Akhtar Imam & Associates. Before joining Akhtar Imam & Associates, Rashna gained expertise as a corporate associate at Baker & McKenzie (London Office) through advising global giants like Arcelor Mittal and Schneider Electric on M&A and post-acquisition integration.