THE WORLD CONDEMNS MALAWI SENTENCE
From the White House to organisations closer to home, there’s been a wave of condemnation of the sentencing of two Malawian gay men to 14 years in prison.
AUSSIE FOOTBALL STAR TELLS GAY PLAYERS TO STAY IN CLOSET
An outspoken Australian Rules Football star has told gay players to stay in the closet because the sport is “not ready for it”.
MADONNA SHOCKED BY MALAWI SENTENCE
Madonna, a celebrity closely associated with Malawi, has spoken out against the jailing of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga.
MALAWI COUPLE SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS
Africa’s LGBT community is in shock after Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison with hard labour.
PROTESTERS DEMAND STEVEN AND TIWONGE’S RELEASE
A protest at the Malawian High Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday saw activists demanding that Malawi release Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga.
MALAWI DEFENDS CONVICTION
Malawi’s government has said that it is pleased with the conviction of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga for being gay.
RELIGIOUS LEADERS COME OUT AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA
A number of leaders in the South African Anglican Church have expressed their concern over the role of religious fundamentalism in African homophobia.
OUTRAGE OVER MALAWI VERDICT
There’s anger at yesterday’s court verdict convicting a gay couple in Malawi on charges of homosexuality.
MALAWI COUPLE FOUND GUILTY
The Associated Press has reported that the gay couple jailed on charges of homosexuality in Malawi has been found guilty.
PORTUGAL LEGALISES GAY MARRIAGE
Portugal has become the sixth European nation to legalise same-sex marriage after its president reluctantly agreed to ratify the new law.