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African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages
In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples....Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 36 | by Associated Press
Single Mothers4ED Bulawayo Chapter launched
SINGLE Mothers for Economic Development (ED) launched their Bulawayo Chapter on Saturday with calls to involve single mothers in the mainstream economy through empowerment programmes that are responsi...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Museveni stands firm on anti-gay law
"No one will make us move," Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said on Wednesday in response to threats of sanctions from some Western countries since he signed into law the "Anti-Homosexuality Law 202...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Uganda lawmakers pass amended draft of anti-LGBTQI+ bill, retaining harsh penalties
Parliament in Uganda has passed a new amended draft of the anti-LGBTQI+ bill, maintaining the harsh punishments for same-sex acts.President Yoweri Museveni returned the bill to Parliament with...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not among Africa's five most dangerous countries to be gay in
Several African countries continue to persecute people in the LGBT community and Zimbabwe is not among them. The five most dangerous countries to be gay in Africa are Uganda, Nigeria, Egypt, Tanzania ...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 17:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shocking lesbian confessions at TB Joshua's church
Whether it's addressing contentious issues on Facebook, prophesying world calamities or witnessing celebrity ‘deliverances' in his Lagos-based church, the name of controversial Nigerian Pastor T.B....Published: 24 Mar 2014 at 17:33hrs | 2 | by Ihechukwu Njoku
Africa should strongly support Uganda's stance on homosexuality
When God created a man, he later realised that he also needed to create a woman so that she becomes a man`s comforter, hence, the two would become a husband and a wife. God did not create a man t...Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 09:27hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani
Mugabe signals gay crackdown
President Mugabe has hinted that Government will soon deal decisively with the Gays and Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe which has been calling for recognition of "gay rights" locally.Speaki...Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 10:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe supports Museveni's stance on gays
President Mugabe has thrown his weight behind Ugandan leader Mr Yoweri Museveni's fight against homosexuality, hinting that Government will soon deal decisively with the Gays and Lesbians Association ...Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 06:33hrs | | by Makomborero Mutimukulu
Uganda hit with aid cuts over anti-gay law
Kampala - Uganda's government has been hit with substantial aid cuts after the president enacted a severe anti-gay measure over which some Western governments had warned of consequences.At lea...Published: 27 Feb 2014 at 20:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Museveni yet to sign anti-gay bill
Kampala - A Uganda parliamentary spokesperson says the president must still sign an anti-gay law, disputing rights activists who say the bill will automatically become law on Sunday.Helen Kawe...Published: 21 Feb 2014 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
US attempted to stop Nigeria's new anti-gay law
Washington - US diplomats and officials worked to dissuade the Nigerian government from passing its new anti-gay law that threatens openly homosexual people with lengthy imprisonment, a State Departme...Published: 15 Jan 2014 at 05:10hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Nigeria bans gay marriage, public display of same-sex relationships
Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan has approved a law banning gay marriage and public displays of same-sex relationships.Jonathan's spokesman Reuben Abati said on Monday that the presiden...Published: 13 Jan 2014 at 15:31hrs | 3 | by Satff Reporter
Museveni won't rush to approve anti-gay law
Kampala - Uganda President Yoweri Museveni will not rush to approve a controversial anti-gay draft law, widely criticised internationally but overwhelmingly backed by local political and religious lea...Published: 02 Jan 2014 at 15:30hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Malawi revives debate on gay rights
By selling the presidential jet and getting rid of 60 limousines driven by high-ranking officials, Joyce Banda, Malawi's new president, is making waves. But even before trimming the fat from the state...Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 16:24hrs | 1 | by Jocelyne Sambira
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