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Why doesn’t Donald Trump care about Africa’s humanitarian catastrophes?
From AIDS to extremist groups like Boko Haram, the Trump administration is turning a blind eye to Africa.
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In surprise move angering the religious right, Trump keeps LGBTI special envoy
Christian conservatives have been calling for him to be fired, partly because he compared homophobic discrimination to violence.
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Obama’s legacy: A quiet mission to export LGBT rights overseas
The U.S. has deployed its diplomats and spent tens of millions of dollars to try to block anti-gay laws.
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I Am Censored: Caitlyn Jenner yanked off the air in Africa
MultiChoice claims it’s responding to complaints from Nigerian viewers and pulling the plug out of “respect.”
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This Nigerian lecturer fled into exile because he’s gay. Now, he’s asking legislators to make a change.
Bisi Alimi is speaking out about a Nigerian law that makes even befriending a homosexual punishable by 10 years in jail.
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Report urges Nigeria to repeal draconian anti-LGBT law
Nigeria’s draconian law against gays has encouraged mob attacks, police torture, evictions and public whippings, according to a report Monday that urges the country’s new president to repeal the legislation.
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Activists urge Obama to include LGBT rights on Africa summit agenda
Human rights and gay rights activists on Tuesday urged President Barack Obama to ensure that the issue of anti-gay discrimination in Africa is on the agenda at next week’s summit in Washington with more than 40 African leaders. The Human Rights Campaign, a national gay rights organization, and Human Rights First, which advocates aggressive U.S. stances on …
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Two men accused of homosexuality freed by Nigerian Shariah court
BAUCHI, Nigeria — A Nigerian Shariah court has freed two men accused of gay sex and belonging to a homosexual club, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case.
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Kerry pressed to review U.S. aid to countries with anti-LGBT laws
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus called on the Obama administration Tuesday to review all aid to countries with laws criminalizing homosexuality.
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UN human rights official: Nigeria’s anti-gay law may harm public health
ABUJA, Nigeria — The U.N. human rights chief says Nigeria’s new anti-gay law may have “negative consequences” for public health.