Uganda Nabs Women for ‘Kissing’
Two young women arrested in Uganda for kissing — yes, kissing — under one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws. The state policing affection? It’s giving dystopia, darling. 💋🚨🌈
South African gay chef cancels Zimbabwe visit amid protests
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A trendy Zimbabwean restaurant has reopened but without an appearance by a South African…
Ghana president calls for tolerance as parliament considers anti-LGBT+ law
(Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday emphasised the need for civil debate and tolerance as parliament…
Same-sex marriage around the world as Swiss vote in favour
LONDON, Sept 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Switzerland voted overwhelmingly to allow same-sex couples to wed and adopt…
J&J: Potential HIV vaccine falls short in mid-stage study
A potential HIV vaccine being developed by Johnson & Johnson did not provide protection against the virus in…
Watch: Ghana’s first openly trans musician fights homophobia with song
NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Ghana’s first openly transgender musician has released a song to boost the morale…
Anger and fear in Ghana as bill seeks to criminalise LGBT+ people
NAIROBI, July 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – A bill in Ghana that would make it a crime to…
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Awarded More Than $84 Million in Grants in First Half of 2021
The board of directors of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation announced today that grants totaling more than $84 million were…
Transgender woman in Cameroon describes ‘hell’ of five months in prison
DOUALA, July 16 (Reuters) – The five months that two transgender women in Cameroon spent in prison were…
Jailed transgender women in Cameroon to be released pending appeal
DOUALA, July 13 (Reuters) – Two transgender women in Cameroon convicted in May of “attempted homosexuality” were ordered…
‘Brave and hopeful’ LGBT+ Rwandans prepare for their first Pride
JOHANNESBURG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – With football and fashion, Rwanda’s LGBT+ activists are planning their first Pride celebration…