Anti Gay Laws

Life on the run from homophobia

Africa Staff Reporter - 16 May 2014

Gay and trans Africans often seek asylum in South Africa, supposedly a "safe haven" for LGBTI people. But it's no bed of roses here either.

Ugandan anti-gay law sparks ‘surge in human rights violations’ – report

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 15 May 2014

Human rights NGOs have released a report showing the impact of Uganda's controversial law on the wellbeing of homosexual people in the country.

First gay trial under new laws starts in Uganda

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 7 May 2014

A couple arrested in January are the first homosexuals to be prosecuted since President Yoweri Museveni passed stringent new anti-gay laws.

Ethiopia next to pass anti-gay Bill

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 25 Mar 2014

Lawmakers in Ethiopia are to pass a Bill that effectively makes homosexuality, which is illegal in the country, "nonpardonable" under its amnesty law.

Uganda: Sovereignty has fallen to the prejudices of outsiders

Analysis bogdan TagDiv - 13 Mar 2014

Western zealotry has infiltrated Uganda's law, and its people are blithely ceding independence, writes Noosim Naimasiah.

Anti-gay law puts Uganda tourism at risk

Africa Amy Fallon - 13 Mar 2014

Uganda could suffer a backlash from tour operators in the West angered by President Yoweri Museveni's new law against homosexuality.

Ugandans petition court over anti-gay law

Africa bogdan TagDiv - 11 Mar 2014

Ugandans opposed to a new anti-homosexuality law have filed a constitutional petition alleging that the law violates fundamental rights.

Uganda’s outrage skirts the law.

Article Amy Fallon - 6 Mar 2014

President Yoweri Museveni's anti-pornography Act is no laughing matter despite a spirited protest against the miniskirt ban, writes Amy Fallon.

US preachers lit homophobia fuse

Africa Amy Fallon - 6 Mar 2014

American evangelists were responsible for fostering a turning point in Uganda's attitudes towards LGBTI people.

Letters to the editor: March 7 to 13 2014

Article bogdan TagDiv - 6 Mar 2014

Readers comment on marijuana prohibition, SABC's Hlaudi Motsoeneng and Zapiro's Strange Fruit cartoon.

Mugabe backs Uganda’s anti-gay laws

Africa Staff Reporter - 3 Mar 2014

President Robert Mugabe has voiced his support of President Yoweri Museveni's anti-gay laws in Uganda and hinted at following suit in Zimbabwe.

World Bank’s block of Uganda loan is ‘blackmail’

Africa Staff Reporter - 1 Mar 2014

The World Bank has joined various EU countries in cutting economic ties with Uganda over its anti-gay law, blocking a $90-million loan.

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