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Ghana stands to lose $3.8 billion over anti-LGBTQ+ law as president delays signing

Officials warned President Akufo-Addo that signing the draconian anti-LGBTQ+ bill into law would have grave consequences.

Gambian Officials Prize Homophobia Over Foreign Aid

Gambian president Yahya Jammeh is relishing his newfound recognition as Africa's most antigay head of state, taking a pass on millions in foreign aid in order to keep his new 'jail the gays' law.

Britain Tamps Down Its Threat on Foreign Aid to Antigay Countries

Britain Tamps Down Its Threat on Foreign Aid to Antigay Countries

Tanzania's President Thinks Even Cows Are as Homophobic as He Is

President John Magufuli is determined to continue a regime of imprisoning men accused of being gay even if that means losing foreign aid.  

Why Ted Cruz Wants You to Watch This Ellen Page Video

It's unclear whether Ted Cruz really meant to imply the U.S. should ban foreign aid to countries that use the death penalty for gays and lesbians.

Zimbabwe Won't Take 'Gay Marriage' Aid Money

It's unclear if any country or aid group would make that a condition, but just the same, Mugabe would let his drought-stricken country suffer.

Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act must be stopped. Now.

Even with certain restrictions against government leadership and international aid, more must be done to prevent Uganda's anti-LGBTQ+ law and the harm it will inflict on queer people, writes the Williams Institute's Ari Shaw.

WATCH: Uganda's Speaker Seeks Vote on 'Kill The Gays' Bill

Upon returning from an international conference, Uganda's Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kagada, called for a parliamentary vote on the country's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill."

Will Rex Tillerson Fire All LGBT Employees at State Department?

Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of State is called on to fire LGBT people.