Africa

Cameroon, Cote d' Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somolia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

This transgender immigrant’s message of love is what we need right now

The music video by actor, singer and activist Rizi has gone viral with more than 1 million views.

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CoverGirl’s new cover boy fires off racist tweet and bizarre apology

The tweet, which has since been deleted, joked about Africa being a disease-ridden place where he may catch Ebola.

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Africans fail to block UN plan for global investigation of anti-LGBTQ violence

African nations tried and failed to stop a U.N. team that is working to overcome violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people.

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African nations seek to stop UN from policing anti-LGBT violence, discrimination

African nations are seeking to initially suspend and then get rid of the first U.N. independent expert charged with investigating violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Kim Davis’ lawyer defends antigay pastor accused of crimes against humanity

Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel is representing an anti-LGBTQ preacher who's being sued for supporting criminalization of homosexuality in Uganda.

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Meet the gay dads and their history-making triplets: Joshua, Zoe, Kate

The same sex couple are believed to be the first in South Africa and possibly the world to have triplets using a surrogate mother.

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Uganda police violently break up pride moments after Orlando tribute

"We condemn the police's actions, the use of excessive force during arrest."

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Elton John: LGBT people must be part of AIDS fight in Africa

Elton John said he wants to ensure that LGBT people are protected if they are denied medical treatment or arrested.

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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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Police arrest anti-gay demonstrators in Senegal

Police dispersed demonstrators and arrested some because the protest wasn't authorized.

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