Presidency silent as anger grows over Uganda “shut up” comments

Despite widespread condemnation of Deputy President David Mabuza’s statement that South Africa should not interfere in the persecution of LGBTIQ+ people in Uganda, the presidency has remained silent on the matter.
Uganda | Police raid LGBTIQ-friendly bar in Kampala

Police have arrested 120 people in an apparent drugs raid on a gay-friendly bar in Kampala, but activists say that this was an excuse to target the LGBTQ community.
Mob attack on LGBT community in Liberia

A party hosted by members of the LGBT community in Liberia ended in violence when they were attacked by a mob in the early hours of Sunday morning.