Gay German foreign minister does not take partner to anti-gay countries
German vice-chancellor and foreign minister Guido Westerwelle has stated that he does not take along his partner when making diplomatic trips to countries in which homosexuality is punishable by law.
Second Zimbabwe gay activist pleads not guilty on porn charges
The second Zimbabwean gay rights activist to be charged with having porn in her office has pleaded not guilty. Ellen Chadehama, 34, a worker for the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) organisation, was arrested in May with another staff member, Ignatius Muhambi, 38.
Zimbabwe gay rights activist not guilty of porn charge
A Zimbabwean gay rights worker arrested on charges of having porn in his office has been found not guilty. Ignatius Muhambi, 38, a worker for the Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ) organisation, was arrested in May over allegations of possessing "indecent material".
Robert Mugabe says no to gay rights in Zimbabwe's constitution
Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has repeated his views on gay rights, saying they will not be protected in the country's new constitution.
Cameroon denies gay asylum seeker was persecuted
Cameroon's communications minister has denied that a gay asylum seeker to the UK faced persecution in his home country. The man, known only as HT, won a case in the Supreme Court yesterday which ruled he had the right to asylum in the UK.
Caster Semenya to return to sport after gender controversy
The African runner Caster Semenya has been given the all-clear by the IAAF over her gender tests and will compete this month, her agent says.
Ugandan Bishop speaks out against homophobia
Anglican Bishop Christopher Senyonjo has spoken out against the Anti-Homosexuality Bill that is being proposed in his native Uganda. Bishop Senyonjo was speaking at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, at the end of a speaking tour of Ireland.
Malawi couple speak about love split
The Malawi couple who were jailed and then pardoned for homosexuality offences have spoken about their split. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were facing 14 years in jail until they were freed last month by the Malawian president.
Newspaper claims Malawi couple have split up over a woman
The couple who were pardoned by Malawi's president after being jailed for homosexuality have reportedly split up because one is dating a woman.
Pardoned Malawi gay couple thank 'caring and tolerant' president
The gay couple pardoned for homosexuality offences by Malawi's president last week have thanked him for releasing them.
