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Qtalk: A Nigerian gay man’s struggle with friendship and love
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Uganda health ministry says ‘Don’t discriminate’, but the law says otherwise
Uganda's Ministry of Health is worried that the nation's harsh new Anti-Homosexuality Law will cripple the country's battle against HIV/AIDS.
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House of Colours uses fashion to rewrite anti-LGBT stereotypes with style
In spite of the hostile environment faced by LGBT individuals in Nigeria, they remain defiant and resilient, continuously finding innovative ways to c [...]
Generous readers help two trans Nigerians avoid 7 years in prison
Two trans women will soon be freed from Port Harcourt Prison in Nigeria because of readers' generous donations to Project Not Alone.
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Ghana abuzz as parliament begins debate of harsh anti-LGBTQ bill
The parliament of Ghana is currently debating whether to pass an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that in some ways is worse than the Anti-Homosexuality Law recen [...]
LGBTQ+ refugees in Africa celebrate Pride safely, joyously, nutritiously
Refugees in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia celebrated Pride this month with nutritious, festive meals organized by the human rights advocates of the Afr [...]
Homophobic Cameroon blocks visit by French ambassador for LGBT+ rights
Throughout last week, a violent anti-French and LGBTphobic campaign on social networks led to the cancellation of a visit to Cameroon by Jean-Ma [...]
Four African nations’ battles against gay-themed films
Officials in Cameroon, Kenya, Egypt and Uganda take different approaches
Four scenes -- among many -- of homophobic African officia [...]
Ugandan anti-gay law empties out HIV clinics, cuts legal aid
LGBTI patients fear to leave their homes. Advocacy of LGBTI rights on hold at Ugandan legal aid organization.
As fearful HIV patients desert [...]
Namibian officials balk at Supreme Court’s approval of foreign same-sex marriage
Home Affairs minister says he's awaiting further instructions after the Supreme Court ruled that Namibia must recognize the marriage of Guillermo Delg [...]
Here’s how we’ll help 2 trans Nigerians imprisoned after being attacked
Project Not Alone is seeking donations to feed and free them.
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria - Two transgender women find themselves injured and behind [...]
Emboldened by anti-gay law, Ugandans besiege the LGBTQ community
Now that Uganda's cruel new Anti-Homosexuality Act has taken effect, the Ugandan LGBTQ community is under siege,
Human rights activist Frank Mu [...]
Cruel Ugandan anti-gay law takes effect; legal challenges pending
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Uganda's harsh new Anti-Homosexuality Act took effect [...]
Legal challenge hits Uganda’s cruel anti-gay law; U.S. weighs travel bans, funding cuts
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U.S. officials are preparing for possible travel rest [...]
Immediate backlash after Uganda president signs cruel anti-gay bill into law
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Uganda President Yoweri Museveni today signed the cruel, [...]
Report: Hundreds of LGBTI refugees still at risk in Kenyan refugee camps
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Amnesty International and Kenya's non-governmental Na [...]
Cameroon LGBTI advocates want funders to focus on decriminalization
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By Steeves Winner
On the occasion of the Internati [...]
Appeal to Uganda president: Save lives, ‘lead from the front’ by rejecting anti-gay bill
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President Museveni, Please Tear Up This B [...]
African Human Rights Commission affirms intersex people’s rights
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The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, [...]
Setback for Ghana’s ‘worst anti-LGBTQ bill ever’
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Godfred Yeboah Dame, Ghana's attorney-general and min [...]
Ghana court returns three men to jail for homophobic violence
Defendants are accused of assault, robbery and blackmail
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Ghana: Anti-gay legislators crank up homophobia for political gain
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Legislators who sponsored the harsh anti-LGBTQ bi [...]
Alternatives Cameroon trains LGBTI activists to access U.S. anti-AIDS funds
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By Steeves Winner
LGBT advocacy organization Alternatives C [...]
Nigerian bisexual man, accused of murder, gets help from Qtalk counselor
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Is Ayra Starr’s new song the gay anthem we didn’t know we needed?
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Nigerian music sensation Arya Starr, joining fo [...]
Ugandan peer educators — gay, arrested, labeled as porn actors
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The executive director of the non-profit African Human Rights [...]
Ugandan LGBTQ activist readies for the fight of his life
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As Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni nears a decision abo [...]
U.S. Christians keep boosting homophobic backers of Ugandan ‘Kill the Gays’ bill
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The TYT Network reports that the homophobic, secretive co [...]
In Nigerian musician Davido’s new release, why the homophobia?
Popular American-born Nigerian musician Davido recently released his fourth studio album to the excitement of millions of his loyal fans across the wo [...]
In Senegal, justice for LGBTI people is a long way off
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Orlando (pseudonym) is a founding member of the Associati [...]
Museveni boosts African anti-gay campaign despite inaction on Ugandan bill
Human race depends on gay people procreating, Uganda president claims.
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Qtalk: Bisexual man wants to save his relationship with his lover
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Uganda: Mothers of LGBTQ+ children petition Museveni to block Anti-Homosexuality Bill
Pressure mounts on President Museveni following Parliament's passage of homophobic bill.
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Ugandan journalist vows court challenge of anti-gay bill
If the President signs it, next stop will be Constitutional Court.
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Here’s an empowering new song by a queer Nigerian singer
The queer-focused Nigerian music recording company LIFFE Music has just released an empowering new song by one of its signed acts.
To get ema [...]
Homophobic Catholic bishops in Kenya ignore the words of Pope Francis
The Kenyan Conference of Catholic Bishops has condemned a Supreme Court of Kenya ruling allowing the registration of organizations that seek to advoca [...]
Conference in Paris aims to decriminalize homosexuality worldwide
France's new ambassador for LGBTI rights lends his support to African activists.
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Congo: A neglected region with forgotten victims
LGBTI people face tremendous violence and discrimination in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a sprawling country of more than 100 million people [...]
Qtalk: Nigerian gay man struggles to gain access to his son after breakup
LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Fo [...]
Uganda races to adopt new ‘Jail the Gays Bill’, greeted by silence in U.S. and Europe
Uganda's latest "Jail the Gays Bill" has not yet aroused many strong protests from American and European supporters of the human rights of LGBTQ peopl [...]
Ugandan parliament is close to approving repressive anti-gay bill
By Joto La Jiwe
The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, has given Ugandan legislators the green light to bring an anti-homosexuality [...]
‘Gay people are more than their lifestyle choices’, Nigerian author declares
Nigerian author Timi Waters explains the importance of including queer characters in Nigerian literature.
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Uganda demands probe into ‘LGBTQ activities’ in schools
Amid an anti-LGBTQ outburst, the Ugandan parliament is investigating what it calls "festering" homosexual activities in schools.
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Rainbow park equipment in Uganda is repainted so it won’t ‘corrupt’ children
The mayor of Entebbe in central Uganda, Fabrice Brad Rulinda, has removed rainbow-colored coats of paint from a tower in a local children’s park follo [...]
Anglican leader and Ghana leader dance around issue of ‘worst anti-gay bill ever’
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the President of Ghana on Tuesday tiptoed around the issue of the extreme anti-gay bill currently awaiting action in [...]
Uganda is working to stamp out groups promoting human rights for LGBTIQ people
The Ugandan government has announced plans to investigate 22 non-governmental organizations that work to improve the health of LGBTIQ Ugandans and to [...]
Imprisoned for being a lesbian, aided by donors, Octavia has been set free
Arrested for sending text messages to her girlfriend, then sentenced to seven months in a Cameroonian prison for homosexuality, 28-year-old lesbian Oc [...]
Attacks and arrests put LGBTI activists on edge in Cameroon
After a period of relative calm, the year 2023 began with anti-LGBTI arrests and assaults against LGBTI people and activists in Cameroon.
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Ghana official falsely claims ‘no known record’ of anti-gay violence; anti-LGBTQ attacks persist
Anti-LGBTQ violence continued in Ghana after the nation's Attorney-General and Minister of Justice deceptively claimed before a U.N. Human Rights Coun [...]
Homophobic attackers target LGBTQ+ activist as he is installed as a chief in Ghana
West African LGBTQ+ rights activist Davis Mac-Iyalla was attacked over the weekend as he took part in a ceremony installing him as a chief in central [...]