LGBTQ+ groups face crackdowns in Uganda as environment turns hostile
Activists fear a systematic ‘witch-hunt’ against sexual minorities by parliament, police and religious conservatives A dramatic surge in attacks on LGBTQ+ people in Uganda has...
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Kenya’s LGBTQ community wins bittersweet victory in battle for rights
Supreme court rules for freedom of association but landmark decision sparks backlash from government and churches The supreme court of Kenya has criticised the government...
Uganda MPs revive hardline anti-LGBTQ bill, calling homosexuality a ‘cancer’
In a country where gay sex is already punishable by life in prison, campaigners have condemned proposed new law as ‘demonisation’ MPs in Uganda have...
Pope and Justin Welby to visit South Sudan amid tensions over LGBTQ+ rights
Head of Anglican church in South Sudan said archbishop of Canterbury was ‘failing to defend biblical truth’ Pope Francis and the archbishop of Canterbury will...
George Santos denies reports that he competed as drag queen in Brazil
New York Republican under pressure over fabrications about his career, past and alleged criminal behaviour George Santos on Thursday tweeted an angry denial that he...
Kenyan police arrest suspect over killing of LGBTQ+ activist
Body of fashion designer and model Edwin Chiloba, 25, found in metal trunk left by roadside Police investigating the death of an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner...
Killing of LGBTQ+ activist prompts outcry over anti-gay attacks in Kenya
Body of fashion designer and model Edwin Chiloba, 25, found stuffed in metal box by side of road, say reports Kenyan police are investigating the...
Biden says he’s ‘all in’ on Africa’s future at leadership summit – as it happened
President commits to strengthening Africa’s food supplies, tackling climate and partnering to take on rising global power Sign up to receive First Thing – our...
Cubans vote in favour of family law reform that will allow same-sex marriage
Reforms met open resistance from growing evangelical movement and other religious groups Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples...
Uganda’s suspension of LGBT charity a ‘clear witch hunt’, say campaigners
Country’s government says Sexual Minorities Uganda ‘operating illegally’ in the east African nation The Ugandan government has suspended the country’s leading gay rights organisation, accusing...
