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Africa Southern Africa World Zambia 

Zambia: Anger as embassies fly gay pride flags

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – The Swedish and Finnish embassies in Zambia have incurred the wrath of some Zambains after raising the rainbow flag on the premises. The flag which were hoisted together with the country’s national flags was a symbol of support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and queer pride and LGBT social movements. Same-sex relationships are outlawed in Zambia,… Read More
Africa Ghana World 

Anglican Archbishops oppose Ghana’s anti–LGBTQ+ bill

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
– – Several church leaders particularly those in the UK have strongly criticised Ghanaian bishops over their support for a draconian anti-LGBTQ+ law. These include Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the global Anglican Church, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, and other Church of England bishops have in numerous tweets. In an earlier statement, the archbishop of… Read More
Africa Senegal West Africa World 

Hundreds stage street protest in Senegal against LGBTQ rights

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – Hundreds of people have staged a street protest in Senegal in opposition to activities of LGBTQ persons. The protest on Sunday in the capital Dakar was intended to push for same-sex or homosexuality to be made a crime in Senegal. Senegal’s laws do not allow for same-sex activities, with offenders punishable by up to five years in prison.… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s sexuality lesson for pupils sparks controversy

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Ghana’s decision to introduce Comprehensive Sexuality Education in public schools has sparked controversy. Education service officials have said that beginning next year, pupils in all public schools, including five-year-olds, will receive Comprehensive Sexuality Education lessons. The Ghana Education Service argued that, the subject will empower pupils with values that would protect them from sexual harassment. But some parents and local… Read More