Burkina Faso Bans Gay Love
Burkina Faso just declared war on love 💔🌈—new law makes being queer a crime with prison time. While they tighten their grip, the fight for freedom burns brighter. 🔥
Kenya Cracks Down on Books with LGBT+ Content for Teenagers
Kenyan government clamps down on foreign books with #LGBT+ content for teens, following demands from parents and religious leaders to ban such literature. #Kenya #LGBTQrights
Housemate of Kenyan LGBTQ Advocate Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
Housemate of late Kenyan LGBTQ advocate Edwin Chiloba pleads not guilty to murder charge. The fight for LGBTQ rights in Kenya continues. #JusticeForEdwinChiloba #LGBTQrights
“Rainbow Tower” Removed from Children’s Park in Uganda Amidst Claims of “Satanic” Promotions of Homosexuality
The rainbow tower in Entebbe, Uganda has been removed amidst claims of promoting homosexuality. The fight for #LGBTQ+ equality in Uganda continues. #RainbowIsLove #EqualityForAll
Pope Francis’ Advocacy for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Relations Gives Hope to LGBT+ Community in Congo
Pope Francis brings hope for LGBT+ community in Democratic Republic of Congo with call for decriminalization of same-sex relations. #PopeFrancis #LGBTQRights #AfricanAcceptance
Egypt Police Using Dating Apps to Entrap LGBTQ+ Community
Egyptian police are entrapping LGBTQ+ individuals through dating apps, according to a report by the BBC. Same-sex relations are not illegal, but a law against "debauchery" is being used to target individuals seeking same-gender partners #Egypt #LGBTQ #PoliceEntrapment
Murder of Prominent LGBTQ Activist in Kenya Sparks Global Outrage
The murder of LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba in Kenya sparks global outrage and calls for justice #JusticeForEdwin #EqualityForAll
Pope Francis and Archbishop of Canterbury Visit South Sudan for “Pilgrimage of Peace”
Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury embark on a historic joint visit to South Sudan, facing potential tensions over LGBTQ+ rights. #PopeFrancis #ArchbishopOfCanterbury #SouthSudan #LGBTRights
UK Government’s Rwanda Plan: A Dangerous Departure from Human Rights
The United Kingdom government’s plan to deport “illegal” asylum seekers to Rwanda has been met with widespread criticism…
Transgender Kenyans seek refuge amid backlash over activist’s death
NAIROBI – For the first time in years, Arya Rams falls asleep and wakes up each day without…
Kenyan LGBTQ activist’s roommate suspected in his death, police say
NAIROBI (Reuters) – One of the suspects in the death last week of prominent Kenyan LGBTQ rights campaigner…