Reports have surfaced that two men have been arrested under Uganda's new anti-gay law signed into law last month. The men were detained at a … [Read more...] about Report: First Arrests In Uganda Under Anti-Gay Law
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Kenya May Be Uniquely Ripe for Advances in Gay Rights
In South Sudan, politicians have proposed a bill that would criminalize sexual acts between people of the same sex. In Sudan, homosexuality is … [Read more...] about Kenya May Be Uniquely Ripe for Advances in Gay Rights
Ugandan ‘Scientists’ Say Homosexuality Caused By Recruitment, Adventurism
All that’s needed to turn Uganda’s odious “Kill the Gays” bill into law is President Yoweri Museveni’s signature. However, he has made good on his … [Read more...] about Ugandan ‘Scientists’ Say Homosexuality Caused By Recruitment, Adventurism
With Mandela Gone, Gays in South Africa Worry About Potential Rollback of Rights: VIDEO
As the only country in Africa with marriage equality, gay and lesbian South Africans have arguably enjoyed more expansive freedoms and rights than … [Read more...] about With Mandela Gone, Gays in South Africa Worry About Potential Rollback of Rights: VIDEO
Rise Seen In Unprotected Sex Between Gay American Men
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that the number of men who reported having unprotected anal sex within the last … [Read more...] about Rise Seen In Unprotected Sex Between Gay American Men
European Court of Human Rights: Persecuted Gays from Africa Have Grounds for Asylum
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that persecuted gays in African have grounds for asylum, offering an opinion in a case brought by The … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights: Persecuted Gays from Africa Have Grounds for Asylum
British Merchant Navy Uses Britney Spears Music To Scare Off Somali Pirates: VIDEO
Merchant navy officers off the north-eastern coast of Africa have a new weapon to ward off Somali pirate raids on marine vessels. Not guns. Not bombs. … [Read more...] about British Merchant Navy Uses Britney Spears Music To Scare Off Somali Pirates: VIDEO
A Gay Traveler’s Account Of His Trip To Uganda
Clark Harding, writer for Out Traveler, had been planing a trip to Africa to go primate-sighting, to have his "Sigourney moment", as he … [Read more...] about A Gay Traveler’s Account Of His Trip To Uganda
Three Held For Questioning In Eric Ohena Lembembe Murder
The three were detained yesterday in relation to the brutal murder earlier this month. The AFP reports: The three who were ordered held by criminal … [Read more...] about Three Held For Questioning In Eric Ohena Lembembe Murder
Cameroon Government Blasts Journalists For Coverage Of Lembembe Murder; Activists Call for Proper Investigation
Government officials in Cameroon have issued a statement criticising journalists over their coverage of the murder and brutal torture of prominent gay … [Read more...] about Cameroon Government Blasts Journalists For Coverage Of Lembembe Murder; Activists Call for Proper Investigation