Africa
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20 March 2012
Tony Blair avoids question on Liberian anti-gay law
Former UK prime minister Tony Blair avoided answering a question about his view on Liberia's anti-gay laws during an interview with President Sirleaf.
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19 March 2012
Omar Sharif’s grandson comes out over political fears for Egypt
The grandson of veteran Egyptian actor Omar Sharif has come out publicly as a gay, half-Jewish man citing fears for his country's political future after the Arab Spring.
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16 March 2012
European Parliament calls on Nigeria to reverse anti-gay laws
Following violence and economic concerns in the African state, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Nigeria which condemns in part the current legal threats to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens.
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15 March 2012
Tunisian gay magazine hacked
Yesterday, homophobic hackers attacked Tunisia’s main LGBT title, Gay Day Magazine, taking over its email, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
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15 March 2012
Zimbabwe senator asks for ‘sex gadgets’ to stop prisoners turning gay
A Zimbabwean senator has suggested giving prisoners sex toys to curb gay impulses while they are behind bars.
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14 March 2012
Call to recommend gay and trans protections in new Commonwealth Charter
Individuals and organisations are being called on to suggest specific gay, transgender and intersex protections in a new consultation on the draft Commonwealth Charter.
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7 March 2012
Zimbabwe state media ‘backs’ Scottish cardinal on ‘grotesque’ gay marriages
Zimbabwe's state-controlled Herald newspaper is backing the head of the Scottish Catholic Church in his attack on proposals to allow gay couples to marry.
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2 March 2012
Interview: Gays and the Libyan revolution, before and after (part two)
In the second part of this interview with a Libyan activist, Dan Littauer says there is hope for the future among gay and trans Libyans after the revolution, but a recognition that progress towards a freer society may be slow.
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1 March 2012
Former diplomat contests Tunisian leader on gay rights
Farhat Othaman questions spiritual leader Rashid Ghannouchi over new Tunisia's commitment to human and LGBT rights
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29 February 2012
Africa’s ‘first gay billboard’ unveiled
The organisers of Mr Gay World believe they had unveiled the first ever gay-themed billboard in Africa.
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27 February 2012
Robert Mugabe attacks gays in birthday rant
Mugabe, 88, attacked the West and its promotion of equal rights for gays and appeared to add that his dog would be offended were it to be compared with British prime minister David Cameron.
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27 February 2012
Zimbabwean pulls out of Mr Gay World 2012
The Mr Gay World contestant from Zimbabwe has pulled out of the competition citing personal reasons but organisers praised the "brave stand" he had taken by coming so far.
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24 February 2012
Liberian senate set to consider anti-gay bill
The Liberian senate is reported to be considering a bill today which would increase the penalties against gay people in the west African state, but there are conflicting reports of what sanction the crime would attract.
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21 February 2012
Africa sends its first black contestants to Mr Gay World
Africa has more finalists in the Mr Gay World competition than ever before this year with representatives from Namibia, South Africa, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
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17 February 2012
Liberian senator tables ‘gay death penalty’ bill
The former first lady of Liberia has reportedly tabled a bill which could make homosexuality in the country punishable by death in her new capacity as a senator.
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20 March 2012Tony Blair avoids question on Liberian anti-gay law 38 Former UK prime minister Tony Blair avoided answering a question about his view on Liberia's anti-gay laws during an interview with President Sirleaf.
19 March 2012Omar Sharif’s grandson comes out over political fears for Egypt 24 The grandson of veteran Egyptian actor Omar Sharif has come out publicly as a gay, half-Jewish man citing fears for his country's political future after the Arab Spring.
16 March 2012European Parliament calls on Nigeria to reverse anti-gay laws 30 Following violence and economic concerns in the African state, the European Parliament has adopted a resolution on Nigeria which condemns in part the current legal threats to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender citizens.
15 March 2012Tunisian gay magazine hacked 18 Yesterday, homophobic hackers attacked Tunisia’s main LGBT title, Gay Day Magazine, taking over its email, Twitter and Facebook accounts.
15 March 2012Zimbabwe senator asks for ‘sex gadgets’ to stop prisoners turning gay 71 A Zimbabwean senator has suggested giving prisoners sex toys to curb gay impulses while they are behind bars.
14 March 2012Call to recommend gay and trans protections in new Commonwealth Charter 8 Individuals and organisations are being called on to suggest specific gay, transgender and intersex protections in a new consultation on the draft Commonwealth Charter.
7 March 2012Zimbabwe state media ‘backs’ Scottish cardinal on ‘grotesque’ gay marriages 40 Zimbabwe's state-controlled Herald newspaper is backing the head of the Scottish Catholic Church in his attack on proposals to allow gay couples to marry.
2 March 2012Interview: Gays and the Libyan revolution, before and after (part two) 5 In the second part of this interview with a Libyan activist, Dan Littauer says there is hope for the future among gay and trans Libyans after the revolution, but a recognition that progress towards a freer society may be slow.
1 March 2012Former diplomat contests Tunisian leader on gay rights 26 Farhat Othaman questions spiritual leader Rashid Ghannouchi over new Tunisia's commitment to human and LGBT rights
29 February 2012Africa’s ‘first gay billboard’ unveiled 26 The organisers of Mr Gay World believe they had unveiled the first ever gay-themed billboard in Africa.
27 February 2012Robert Mugabe attacks gays in birthday rant 60 Mugabe, 88, attacked the West and its promotion of equal rights for gays and appeared to add that his dog would be offended were it to be compared with British prime minister David Cameron.
27 February 2012Zimbabwean pulls out of Mr Gay World 2012 11 The Mr Gay World contestant from Zimbabwe has pulled out of the competition citing personal reasons but organisers praised the "brave stand" he had taken by coming so far.
24 February 2012Liberian senate set to consider anti-gay bill 23 The Liberian senate is reported to be considering a bill today which would increase the penalties against gay people in the west African state, but there are conflicting reports of what sanction the crime would attract.
21 February 2012Africa sends its first black contestants to Mr Gay World 79 Africa has more finalists in the Mr Gay World competition than ever before this year with representatives from Namibia, South Africa, Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
17 February 2012Liberian senator tables ‘gay death penalty’ bill 64 The former first lady of Liberia has reportedly tabled a bill which could make homosexuality in the country punishable by death in her new capacity as a senator.
