Ignatius Annor, a journalist for EuroNews English in Ghana, came out as gay during a broadcast this week about the battle between the organization … [Read more...] about Ghanaian Journalist Comes Out on Live TV Amid Battle Over LGBTQ Community Center: WATCH
Africa
African Nation of Sudan Lifts Death Penalty and Flogging Punishments for Gay Sex
The African nation of Sudan has removed the death penalty and flogging punishments for gay sex. The Independent reports: "Under the old sodomy law, … [Read more...] about African Nation of Sudan Lifts Death Penalty and Flogging Punishments for Gay Sex
African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It
The African nation of Gabon has voted to decriminalize homosexuality less than a year after passing a law criminalizing it. Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It
Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’
Zambia's president Edgar Chagwa Lungu has pardoned a gay couple who were sentenced to 15 years in prison in November 2019. Reuters reports: "Japhet … [Read more...] about Zambia’s President Pardons Gay Couple Sentenced to 15 Years for Crimes ‘Against the Order of Nature’
U.S. Bans Tanzanian Official Who Launched Surveillance Squad to Hunt Down Gays
The State Department has banned Paul Makonda, regional commissioner for Dar es Salaam, the most populous city in Tanzania, from visiting the … [Read more...] about U.S. Bans Tanzanian Official Who Launched Surveillance Squad to Hunt Down Gays
Mauritania Jails 10 Over Suspected Gay Wedding That Turned Out to Be a Birthday Party: WATCH
Authorities in Mauritania, where homosexuality is punishable by death, have arrested 10 in connection with a suspected same-sex wedding that turned … [Read more...] about Mauritania Jails 10 Over Suspected Gay Wedding That Turned Out to Be a Birthday Party: WATCH
U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Recalled After Denouncing Nation’s Imprisonment of Gay Couple
Daniel Foote, the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, has been withdrawn after criticizing the country for imprisoning a gay couple for having sex. Voice of … [Read more...] about U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Recalled After Denouncing Nation’s Imprisonment of Gay Couple
Gabon Bans Gay Sex, Penalizes it with 6 Month Prison Term
The African nation of Gabon has criminalized gay sex, joining at least 70 other countries with similar draconian laws. Reuters reports: "The … [Read more...] about Gabon Bans Gay Sex, Penalizes it with 6 Month Prison Term
Ugandan Authorities Administer Anal Exams on 16 LGBTQ Activists Arrested on Suspicion of Gay Sex, Punishable by Life Imprisonment
Uganda officials arrested 16 LGBTQ activists this week under suspicion for engaging in gay sex, which is punishable by life in prison under current … [Read more...] about Ugandan Authorities Administer Anal Exams on 16 LGBTQ Activists Arrested on Suspicion of Gay Sex, Punishable by Life Imprisonment
Longtime Homophobic Zimbabwe Dictator Robert Mugabe Dead at 95
Robert Mugabe, the homophobic leader of Zimbabwe for 37 years, is dead at 95. During his leadership of the Republic, Mugabe threatened … [Read more...] about Longtime Homophobic Zimbabwe Dictator Robert Mugabe Dead at 95
