Published by ReutersKAMPALA (Reuters) - A 20-year-old man has become the first Ugandan to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality", an offence … [Read more...] about First Ugandan charged with ‘aggravated homosexuality’ punishable by death
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Uganda president defiant after World Bank suspends funding over LGBT law
Published by ReutersBy Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) -Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday denounced the World Bank's decision to … [Read more...] about Uganda president defiant after World Bank suspends funding over LGBT law
US anti-LGBT group that pushed harsh Uganda law now concerned it makes them look bad: report
Published by Raw StoryA fringe American religious group that initially pushed the so-called "kill the gays" law in Uganda is growing increasingly … [Read more...] about US anti-LGBT group that pushed harsh Uganda law now concerned it makes them look bad: report
Ted Cruz condemns Uganda’s ‘horrific’ anti-LGBTQ law – and gets backlash from some followers
Published by Raw StorySen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday got pushback from some of his followers after he condemned a newly passed law in Uganda that … [Read more...] about Ted Cruz condemns Uganda’s ‘horrific’ anti-LGBTQ law – and gets backlash from some followers
Maddow: Conservatives who pushed ‘Kill the Gays’ bill in Uganda are back at it again in Africa — and the United States
Published by Raw StoryOn Monday, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow recalled a 2009 story about Republican lawmakers who went to Uganda, pretending to be experts … [Read more...] about Maddow: Conservatives who pushed ‘Kill the Gays’ bill in Uganda are back at it again in Africa — and the United States
‘Repercussions’: White House warns Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill may cancel $950M in annual aid
Published by AlterNetThe Biden administration may cancel the $950 million in annual assistance the U.S. provides to Uganda if President Yoweri … [Read more...] about ‘Repercussions’: White House warns Uganda ‘Kill the Gays’ bill may cancel $950M in annual aid
US evangelicals helped ‘radicalize’ anti-LGBTQ hate in Uganda
Published by Raw StoryUganda has passed one of the most extreme anti-LGBTQ laws in the world, and U.S. evangelical groups had their hands all over it. … [Read more...] about US evangelicals helped ‘radicalize’ anti-LGBTQ hate in Uganda
Gay activist says Uganda LGBTQ community ‘in shock’ at new law
Published by Reuters UKKAMPALA (Reuters) - Members of Uganda's LGBTQ community are in shock and fear being arrested after parliament passed a new law … [Read more...] about Gay activist says Uganda LGBTQ community ‘in shock’ at new law
Uganda to criminalise oral, anal sex among couples
Published by The CitizenUganda’s Parliament’s Legal Affairs committee on Wednesday, March 15, started hearing views from different stakeholders about … [Read more...] about Uganda to criminalise oral, anal sex among couples
‘Immoral’ Uganda music festival draws sold-out crowds
Published by Al-ArabyAs thousands of revellers grooved to the sounds of Uganda's sold-out Nyege Nyege music festival on the banks of the Nile, … [Read more...] about ‘Immoral’ Uganda music festival draws sold-out crowds