11 arrested in Senegal for gay sex
It’s been reported that 11 Senegalese people have been arrested in the town of Kaolack on charges of engaging in homosexual acts. According to AP, those arrested were attending a gay wedding celebration at a school in the town. In August, seven men were convicted of consensual same-sex conduct in what was described by Human […]
Nigerian activists slam NYT article on US gay rights support
Nigerian activists have spoken out against a recent article published by the New York Times claiming that America’s support for LGBT rights in Nigeria has done more harm than good. Since coming to power, President Obama and his administration have been vocal in condemning anti-LGBT laws and persecution in Africa, and have ramped up support […]
US gay blood ban relaxation not good enough
LGBT rights groups say that changes to America’s gay blood ban allowing gay men to donate blood if they are celibate for a year are still not acceptable. Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released its final approval of the new rules. Gay and bisexual men were previously barred for life from donating […]