Uganda’s new legislation against LGBTQ has sparked concerns from the IMF, highlighting the negative impact on FDI and tourism. The World Bank has paused new loans, and the US has warned investors about potential business risks, affecting Uganda’s benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. With USD 120 mln recently unlocked by the IMF, totaling USD 870 mln since June 2021, Uganda’s economic strategies under the IMF program could face challenges due to international backlash against the law.