‘Gay Oscars’ in South Africa

Death penalty still in Uganda bill

The Guardian is reporting that, despite reports to the contrary, if the current “anti-homosexual” bill passes in Uganda, it will include the death penalty.

Please read the Guardian’s story in its entirety. It details a frightening backslide of gay rights in Africa, and traces the American origins of the Uganda bill.

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Namibia city hosts first gay rights march

About 40 people are expected to march in Keetmanshoop’s first-ever march for gay and lesbian rights on Saturday.

Keetmanshoop, in the southern part of Namibia, near the gay-friendly South Africa, is marking the inauguration of Ada Ma/Hao (We stand together), a new project advocating for equal rights for gender minorities in …