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In surprise move angering the religious right, Trump keeps LGBTI special envoy
Tuesday, February 14, 2017Christian conservatives have been calling for him to be fired, partly because he compared homophobic discrimination to violence. -
Obama’s legacy: A quiet mission to export LGBT rights overseas
Thursday, October 27, 2016The U.S. has deployed its diplomats and spent tens of millions of dollars to try to block anti-gay laws. -
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." -
This Nigerian lecturer fled into exile because he’s gay. Now, he’s asking legislators to make a change.
Friday, October 23, 2015Bisi Alimi is speaking out about a Nigerian law that makes even befriending a homosexual punishable by 10 years in jail. -
Report urges Nigeria to repeal draconian anti-LGBT law
Monday, June 29, 2015Nigeria'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. -
Activists urge Obama to include LGBT rights on Africa summit agenda
Tuesday, July 29, 2014Human 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… -
Two men accused of homosexuality freed by Nigerian Shariah court
Tuesday, April 1, 2014BAUCHI, 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. -
Kerry pressed to review U.S. aid to countries with anti-LGBT laws
Tuesday, March 18, 2014WASHINGTON -- The Congressional Black Caucus called on the Obama administration Tuesday to review all aid to countries with laws criminalizing homosexuality. -
UN human rights official: Nigeria’s anti-gay law may harm public health
Thursday, March 13, 2014ABUJA, Nigeria -- The U.N. human rights chief says Nigeria's new anti-gay law may have "negative consequences" for public health. -
Four men convicted of gay sex whipped in north Nigerian court
Thursday, March 6, 2014LAGOS, Nigeria -- Four young men were convicted of gay sex and whipped publicly as punishment Thursday in an Islamic court in northern Nigeria, a human rights activist said.
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