South Africans decry rapes of lesbians

Rights activists are speaking out against rapes targeting lesbians in South Africa.

Pentagon issues guidelines for repealing gay policy

New Pentagon rules allowing gays to serve openly in the US military prohibit separate bathroom facilities based on sexual orientation.

Kenya's prime minister: 'No need' for homosexuality

"Any man found engaging in sexual activities with another man should be arrested," Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga said on Sunday.

Call for probe into alleged homophobia in Vosloorus

Following recent reports of alleged homophobia by police officers in Vosloorus, gay and lesbian rights groups have called for an investigation.

Ugandan court bans photos, names of gays

Uganda's High Court has ordered a controversial newspaper to stop publishing the names and photographs of people it says are gay.

US court keeps military ban on gays during appeal

A federal appeals court on Monday ordered the United States military's ban on openly gay troops to remain in place.

Battle for 'everyday' rights of gays, lesbians in Zim

Zimbabwe human rights group Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (Galz) have denied that they are advocating for same-sex marriage in a new constitution.

Malawi gay couple keep low profile after pardon

A gay couple from Malawi have kept out of the public eye after being pardoned and freed, in what a relative said was a deliberate decision.

Malawi leader meets Ban Ki-moon, pardons gay couple

Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika on Saturday pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 14 years in jail after he held a meeting with the UN's Ban Ki-moon.

Outrage at Malawi gay jailing

The United States, Europe and rights groups expressed outrage and alarm on Friday at Malawi's jailing of a married gay couple.

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