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18 February 2013
UK theatre producer David Cecil: Most Ugandans are not homophobic and it is not a terrible place 28 British theatre producer David Cecil has spoken of how he was taken from his family in Uganda for staging a play with a gay character, but says that the majority of Ugandans are not homophobic.
13 February 2013
Analysis: Why Russia is defying the global trend towards LGBT equality 20 As several federal subjects of Russia start to approve legislation which prohibits so-called “homosexual propaganda”, PinkNews.co.uk examines what exactly is going on in one of the world’s most powerful countries.
7 February 2013
Russian appeals court supports decision to drop gay ‘propaganda’ case against Madonna 3 Appeals court officials in Russia have upheld a previous ruling rejecting a $10.5 million lawsuit filed against Madonna for allegedly promoting LGBT rights in the country.
4 February 2013
Ghana: Anti-gay critics say new children’s minister will ‘promote homosexuality’ 8 Ghana's new children's minister has been accused of supporting gay rights by her critics even though she denies stating that homosexuality should be legalised.
28 January 2013
Cambridgeshire: Cafe owner calls for apology over allegations of support for Ugandan anti-gay bill 8 The St Neots cafe owner who was accused of speaking in favour of anti-gay legislation in Uganda has demanded an apology from two bloggers, one of whom called him a "hatemonger".
25 January 2013
Russian anti-gay bill goes to vote as activists clash and international groups protest 2 An anti-"homosexual propaganda" bill is going to an initial vote today in the State Duma.
24 January 2013
Amnesty International releases report on ‘horrid’ state of LGBT rights in Cameroon 1 Amnesty International has renewed its pressure on Cameroon to change its anti-gay laws with a report released today.
22 January 2013
Nigerian anti-gay pastor: Same-sex marriage will wipe out humanity 49 The general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria believes allowing gay couples to marry will wipe out humanity.
16 January 2013
Former prime minister of Singapore hears sermon of anti-gay pastor 13 The pastor of a megachurch in Singapore has used a religious service as a platform to rally his audience, which included a former prime minister, to support the current ban on gay sex.
8 January 2013
Facebook removes page designed to out gay Ugandans 4 A homophobic Facebook page aimed at outing gay Ugandans has been removed.
2 January 2013
Ugandan preacher issues anti-gay New Year’s message at large-scale rally 16 A preacher in Uganda decided to ring in 2013 by urging the country to pass its lingering Anti-Homosexuality Bill in front of a screaming crowd.
2 January 2013
Uganda: British producer of gay play has charges dropped 3 A Ugandan court has dismissed the case against a British theatre producer who faced two years in jail for staging a play which featured a gay storyline.
19 December 2012
US Pentecostal churches blamed for homophobia ‘surge’ in Africa 25 Extreme elements of the US Pentecostal Church are behind the ‘surge’ in homophobia across Africa, according to human rights groups.
17 December 2012
Cameroon: Court refuses to release man serving 3-year sentence for ‘homosexual behaviour’ 14 A court in Cameroon has upheld a conviction against a man found guilty of "homosexual behaviour" for sending a text message to another man.
5 December 2012
Trinidad and Tobago facing legal action by gay activist over homophobic ban 9 A gay rights activist from Jamaica is planning to sue the neighbouring country of Trinidad and Tobago because of a law that prevents gay people from setting foot on the twin island.
22 November 2012
Madonna acquitted of breaking Russian anti-gay law 12 Charges that Madonna broke a homophobic censorship ban in the Russian city of St Petersburg have been dropped – at the same time lawmakers in Moscow have vetoed a proposed anti-gay bill.
16 November 2012
UN calls for gay rights protection in Cameroon ahead of court appeals 6 The United Nations is calling on Cameroon to end the enforcement of homophobic laws ahead of an appeal involving three men.
14 November 2012
Pressure on Uganda builds over anti-gay law 15 Human rights campaigners fear they just have “days” to stop Uganda from passing its Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
13 November 2012
Nigeria anti-gay law within striking distance of approval 34 A bill to further criminalise same-sex relationships in Nigeria has reportedly passed through a second reading in the country’s House of Representatives.
9 November 2012
Malawi commits U-turn over gay rights pledge 13 Malawi has back-tracked on its decision to suspend its anti-gay laws after churches and powerful conservative lobby groups fiercely criticised the move.

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