PHOTO ESSAYS: Life As A Gay Man In Kenya
In Kenya, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) are facing increasing stigma and discrimination. For those who live with HIV the stigma is doubled, especially in health facilities. ...
Africa: Reactions to the US Gay Marriage Ruling
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has mocked the ruling with a comment about US President Barack Obama, while a Christian organisation in Nigeria has condemned the action.
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Kenya: Envoy Defends US Gay Position Ahead of Obama Visit
Nation, 2 July 2015
The US Embassy remained cagey on details of the forthcoming visit by President Barack Obama even as it hosted local and international dignitaries in a celebration to mark America's… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Mugabe Mocks U.S. Gay Marriage With Obama Proposal
Malawi24, 30 June 2015
Zimbabwe's president, Robert Mugabe, says he will divorce his wife as plans to ask Barack Obama for his hand in marriage following the legalization of gay marriage in the US. Read more »
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Nigeria: Nigerian Christians Condemn U.S. On Same-Sex Marriage
Vanguard, 30 June 2015
Umbrella body of Christians in Nigeria, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, yesterday condemned the United States Supreme Court decision on Friday to legalize gay marriage… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Obama Applauds Gay Marriage, Sings Amazing Grace
The Herald, 29 June 2015
What is duplicitous and unacceptable is to enjoy the credibility that comes from confessing the Christian faith while simultaneously holding views that are explicitly condemned in… Read more »
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Nigeria: Lawyers and Clerics React to US Gay Marriage Judgement
Guardian, 28 June 2015
Reactions have continued to trail the recent judgment by the US Supreme Court, which provides same-sex couples the constitutional right to marry, thereby handing a historic triumph… Read more »
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Malawi: Malawians Warned of U.S. Gay Law
Malawi24, 27 June 2015
The marriage equality law that was brought into effect by the US Supreme court of appeal yesterday should worry Malawians, a cultural scholar has said. Read more »
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Nigeria: Will You Support Gay Rights in Nigeria?
Vanguard, 29 June 2015
Now that the US has demonstrated its commitment to equality before the law, by ensuring same-sex couples can now marry in all 50 states of the confederate following its historic… Read more »
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Nigeria: Maintain Stance on Gay Marriage, Nigeria Urged
Daily Trust, 29 June 2015
Chairman of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State, Professor Timothy Opoola yesterday urged the Nigerian government to maintain its position against gay marriage… Read more »
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South Africa: Hundreds Celebrate Durban Pride
News24Wire, 27 June 2015
Durban's gloomy weather didn't stop the lesbian and gay community from flying its flag high across the city as it celebrated the Durban Pride 2015 on Saturday. Read more »
In Kenya, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGBT) are facing increasing stigma and discrimination. For those who live with HIV the stigma is doubled, especially in health facilities. Consequently, some LGBT people prefer to manage their healthcare through nutrition instead of visiting health facilities. Here Dennis (name changed) tells his story.
