Museveni signs anti-gay bill into law before media

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the controversial bill that will see homosexuals jailed for life, defying international pressure and criticism, an official statement read.

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Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

BBC

Museveni 'will sign' anti-gay bill

Ugandan President Museveni is to sign a controversial anti-gay bill, a spokesman says, abandoning a pledge to delay the bill pending scientific advice.

 

11 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Ugandan president signs anti-gay bill

Uganda's leader has signed into law a bill toughening penalties for gay people but without a clause criminalising those who do not report them.

 

11 years ago

Gayapolis

01 Apr

Tanzania: Another Anti Gay Bill in Africa

Tanzania: Another Anti Gay Bill in Africa
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Life in jail for homosexuality is not enough to protect Tanzania from gays, an MP has argued, as he drafts a new anti-LGBTI bill. The law in Tanzania already gives 20 years to life for homosexual activity, with slightly lighter sentences in the semi-autonomous ...

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Mar

Museveni asked to take part in anti-gay walk

Pastor Martin Ssempa has said he is organising a public procession in support of the new anti-gays law signed by President Museveni last month.

 

11 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Reactions to Uganda's anti-gay bill

The BBC's Tulip Mazumdar canvasses opinions on new legislation in Uganda that toughens penalties for gay people.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Mar

Anti-gay Bill: Uganda now counts costs

Uganda’s tough new anti-gay law prompted stiff criticism and aid cuts by Western donors, and the East African nation is now facing a heavy diplomatic and economic fallout despite its role as a key regional ally, experts say.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Row over Gambia's new anti-gay law

Leading rights groups call on Gambia's president not to approve tough new anti-gay legislation, saying it promotes "state-sponsored homophobia".

 

10 years ago

BBC

Mozambique scraps anti-gay law

Mozambique decriminalises homosexuality in its new penal code, making it one of a few African countries where same-sex relationships are legal.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Ugandans challenge anti-gay law

Ugandan rights activists and politicians file a legal challenge to overturn a tough anti-gay law condemned by Western donors.

 

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