LGBT Rigths in Africa

The impact of criminalization of same sex acts and 'promotion
of homosexuality' in Uganda, Kenya and Botswana, and the work to advance LGBTI rights. Click here to Listen

Colonizing African Values: How the U.S. Christian Right Is Transforming Sexual Politics in Africa

A new Political Research Associates report, Colonizing African Values: How the U.S. Christian Right is Transforming Sexual Politics in Africa, reveals that American conservative groups are in fact continuing to build organizational strength and promote homophobia and anti-abortion politics in African countries. We speak with Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma, author of the report.

Read the complete report on the PRA website

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Weekly headlines: 0 - 11:45
Interview with Dr. Kaoma: 11:46 - end

Remembering David Kato

This edition of African Perspectives remembers the life and work of David Kato, a Ugandan gay activist from Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG). We feature an interview with Sokari Ekine, and play segments of a vigil held in New York city honoring David Kato. We also hear a talk given by David last year in Europe on LGBT issue in Uganda.

Listen to this edition of African Perspectives here

Check out Sokari Ekine's blog here
For more information on SMUG, click here