Ruto says there is no room for homosexuality in a ‘republic that worships God’. But it’s not just about religion.
Homophobia
African identities Being gay is not un-African. A philosopher’s perspective
Being gay in Africa can pose culturally specific challenges which the dominant, heterosexual culture may find difficult to accept.
African identities Cartoon | LGBTQI in Africa: Discrimination and homophobia persist
While a few African countries have partly decriminalised LGBTQI persons, giving them better protection, there is still widespread discrimination against people with non-conforming sexual orientations and gender identities.
African identities Pride Month: Rising queer African icons (Part 1)
They have championed sexual and gender minority rights, risked their lives to live boldly, educated their communities, and created art that depicts queer realities. Meet some of Africa’s Rising Queer Icons.
African identities Zambia’s LGBTQIA+ activists battle softly-softly
The country’s discriminatory laws and societal attitudes towards queer people mean each bit of help they do receive requires caution, patience and a network of sympathetic friends.
African identities Rwanda: LGBT rights are protected on paper, but discrimination and homophobia persist
A significant number of Rwanda’s LGBT community experience hostility. This includes at work and when trying to access health services.
Arts, Culture and Sport #JusticeForSheila highlights the precarious lives of queer people in Kenya
Kenya’s LGBTI community continues to face the deadly consequences of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
Arts, Culture and Sport Banning African films like Rafiki and Inxeba doesn’t diminish their influence
Discussions about the films on social media and online forums show that African queer lives are complex and don’t tell a single story.
African identities How the pandemic has complicated life for LGBT communities
“The pandemic has restricted movement and, by extension, community with chosen family. The absence of this means exposure to distress with little support,” says Aanu Jide-Ojo, a clinical psychologist working with the LGBT community in Nigeria.