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LGBTI Rights in Africa


ADDED ON: 02/24/2023

Muslims to hold anti-gay protests today

Muslims across the country are today expected to hold peaceful demonstrations against homosexuality, according to a communication from the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC).  A February 11 letter seen by this publication…

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ADDED ON: 02/24/2023

Namibia: Attorney General defends homosexuality ban

Festus Mbandeka, the Attorney General of Namibia, has described homosexuality as “unacceptable” and “immoral” in a bid to uphold the country’s discriminatory ban on same-sex sexuality. Mbandeka made the statement in an…

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ADDED ON: 02/22/2023

How nations in Middle East and North Africa target LGBT citizens online

Government officials across the Middle East and North Africa region are targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people based on their online activity on social media, Human Rights Watch said in…

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ADDED ON: 02/20/2023

It’s wrong to radicalise Ugandans into oppressing queer folks

Recently, the mainstream and social media have been awash with homophobic cries with calls from both the political and religious leaders. Dear, reader this is the only time Muslims, Catholics, Born-agains and…

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ADDED ON: 02/20/2023

African Archbishops Challenge Church of England’s New LGBTQ Stance

Conservative Anglican archbishops in Africa are challenging a decision by the Church of England to allow clergy to bless same sex couples’ marriages, warning that the move puts the worldwide Anglican Communion…

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ADDED ON: 02/19/2023

Uganda: No, Image of Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine in Front of Gay Rights Banner Has Been Doctored

IN SHORT: Gay rights are controversial in Uganda, where homosexuality is outlawed. An image that seems to show a popular opposition leader in the country supporting LGBTQI rights has been altered. An…

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ADDED ON: 02/16/2023

“This Is Why We Became Activists”

In June 2021, Amani’s girlfriend ended their relationship. Amani told Human Rights Watch that for months prior to the breakup, her girlfriend’s parents had been “refusing to let her leave the house”…

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ADDED ON: 02/15/2023

Uganda is working to stamp out groups promoting human rights for LGBTIQ people

The Ugandan Government’s National Bureau for Non-Governmental organization is currently investigating the operations of 22 NGOs suspected to be involved in so called “promotion of LGBTIQ activities”. The NGO Bureau has made…

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ADDED ON: 02/12/2023

Leaked report shows intent to criminalise gay activities

The government should “comprehensively criminalise” activities that promote homosexuality in the country and lay down stringent requirements for registration of civil society organisations, a leaked report reveals. The report by the National…

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ADDED ON: 02/11/2023

Anglicans angry at same-sex blessings question Justin Welby’s ‘fitness to lead’

Conservative Anglican churches in developing countries will meet next week to consider radical action over the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex couples in civil marriages, saying they question the archbishop…

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ADDED ON: 02/11/2023

Center for Religion and Public Life petitions Parliament to reject Anti-LGBTQ Bill

The Center for Religion and Public Life (CRPL-Ghana) has petitioned the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament not to pass the bill against Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQI+)…

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ADDED ON: 02/09/2023

Mozambique: LGBT Rights Activists Demand Equal Access To Health Services

Both activists say LGBT people in Mozambique, as in many African countries, face more barriers than the rest of the population when accessing health services due to stigma and discrimination. “Instead of the…

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