The African nation of Gabon has voted to decriminalize homosexuality less than a year after passing a law criminalizing it. Reuters reports: "The government did not explain why it decided to revise … [Read more...] about African Nation of Gabon Votes to Decriminalize Homosexuality Less Than a Year After Criminalizing It
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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 Chataba, 39, and Steven Sambo, 31, were among … [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 U.S.. Said the State Department: "These actions against … [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 out to be a birthday party. The authorities … [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Daniel Foote, the U.S. ambassador to Zambia, has been withdrawn after criticizing the country for imprisoning a gay couple for having sex.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 America reports: "A State Department spokesperson … [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 central African country banned 'sexual relations between … [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 laws. The Guardian reports: "The 16 men, believed … [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 to jail and behead gays, calling them “inhuman“. Mugabe's death … [Read more...] about Longtime Homophobic Zimbabwe Dictator Robert Mugabe Dead at 95
Botswana High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Ruling
Botswana's high court has struck down laws decriminalizing gay sex, in place since … [Read more...] about Botswana High Court Decriminalizes Gay Sex in Landmark Ruling
Kenyan LGBTQ Activist and Author Binyavanga Wainaina Dies at 48
"Binyavanga Wainaina" by Internaz is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Kenyan author and activist Binyavanga Wainaina, who bravely came out in 2014 amid increasing persecution of gay people in … [Read more...] about Kenyan LGBTQ Activist and Author Binyavanga Wainaina Dies at 48
