Africa
Cameroon, Cote d' Ivoire, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somolia, South Africa, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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CoverGirl’s new cover boy fires off racist tweet and bizarre apology
Saturday, February 18, 2017The tweet, which has since been deleted, joked about Africa being a disease-ridden place where he may catch Ebola. -
Africans fail to block UN plan for global investigation of anti-LGBTQ violence
Monday, November 21, 2016African nations tried and failed to stop a U.N. team that is working to overcome violence and discrimination against LGBTQ people. -
African nations seek to stop UN from policing anti-LGBT violence, discrimination
Saturday, November 5, 2016African 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. -
Kim Davis’ lawyer defends antigay pastor accused of crimes against humanity
Friday, September 9, 2016Mat Staver of Liberty Counsel is representing an anti-LGBTQ preacher who's being sued for supporting criminalization of homosexuality in Uganda. -
Meet the gay dads and their history-making triplets: Joshua, Zoe, Kate
Monday, August 22, 2016The same sex couple are believed to be the first in South Africa and possibly the world to have triplets using a surrogate mother. -
Uganda police violently break up pride moments after Orlando tribute
Friday, August 5, 2016"We condemn the police's actions, the use of excessive force during arrest." -
Elton John: LGBT people must be part of AIDS fight in Africa
Sunday, July 24, 2016Elton John said he wants to ensure that LGBT people are protected if they are denied medical treatment or arrested. -
I Am Censored: Caitlyn Jenner yanked off the air in Africa
Tuesday, May 31, 2016MultiChoice claims it's responding to complaints from Nigerian viewers and pulling the plug out of "respect." -
Police arrest anti-gay demonstrators in Senegal
Saturday, January 23, 2016Police dispersed demonstrators and arrested some because the protest wasn't authorized. -
Senegal police arrest 11 accused of homosexual acts
Sunday, December 27, 2015Residents in the Senegalese town of Kaolack say police have arrested 11 people accused of homosexual acts.
