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Gay Man’s Grave Desecrated and His Body Burned in Senegal: Report

Authorities have fast-tracked an investigation into what happened as human rights organizations condemn the act.

European Court Declares Gays Can Seek Asylum in EU

The European Court of Justice declared that sexual orientation is a fundamental characteristic for which many people in nations around the world are persecuted, and can now seek asylum in the European Union.

Cameroon's 'Gay Problem'

Cameroon arrests more gay people than any other country in the world.

Awkward in Africa

In the second half of his African tale, out Peace Corps volunteer Philippe Gosselin meets the gay underground in Senegal and deals with an unwitting flirt in Burkina Faso

The State of LGBT Equality in Africa

Homophobia thrives in most countries in Africa, making the continent an oppressive place to live for countless LGBT people.