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A Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist was stabbed and left for dead in the street. Now, he recounts his escape to Canada

Steven Kabuye had been followed for sometime before two men ambushed him on his morning commute in January. Still recovering, he fled Uganda days later with bandages still on.

Nairobi Gay Couple Evicted as Kenyan Homophobia Ramps Up

Antigay incidents in Kenya are seemingly on the rise in advance of Obama's visit to the African nation.

What Happened at Kenya's Gay Club Sunday Night?

Multiple media outlets are reporting a mass arrest of people at a nightclub in Nairobi, Kenya, for 'suspected homosexuality.'

U.S. Embassy Holds Kenya's First LGBT Pride Event

The event, a low-key forum at the embassy in Nairobi, was part of the Obama administration's campaign for global LGBT rights.

Anglican tensions continue as two U.S. bishops are consecrated in Kenya

Two American priests were consecrated Thursday as Anglican bishops in Nairobi, Kenya--the latest in a string of conservative priests who are defecting to African churches in a dispute over gay clergy.

Boston-area priest leaves Episcopal Church, aligns with African group

An Episcopal priest from a Boston suburb who has chosen to leave the church will travel to Nairobi next month to become a bishop of the Anglican Church of Kenya. The Reverend William L. Murdoch is part of a growing trend of priests and parishes that are leaving the Episcopal Church USA over its appointment of openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson in New Hampshire.

How to Help Mitigate LGBT Refugee Horrors in Kenyan Camps

Kuchu Diaspora Alliance founder Victor Mukasa needs help housing, providing health care for, and protecting Ugandan LGBT refugees in Kenya.

Lesbian Film 'Rafiki' Sells Out After Kenya Lifts Ban

Kenyan audiences are coming out in droves to see the drama, which had been banned because censors claimed it would "promote lesbianism."

Kenya Sends Refugees Back to Camp Where They Faced Antigay Attacks

Armed police rounded up 76 refugees, including LGBTQ people and children, and returned them to the camp Wednesday.

Obama Will Not Hesitate to Bring Up LGBT Rights in Antigay Kenya

Obama is not caving to angry Kenyan protesters and a homophobic president, who want him to keep his mouth shut about gay rights on a forthcoming visit.

Chief of Kenya's Film Board Says 'Crazy Gay' Lions Learned From Humans

Kenya's film board chief's homophobia ranges from Disney shows to same-sex lions who appeared to be copulating.

Ellen and Portia Head to Rwanda for Wildlife Fund

The couple will oversee construction of a gorilla conservation center in Rwanda.

Kenya's First Pride Is Greeted With Death Threats

Joy quickly turned to fear at the Kakuma Refugee Camp.

Lesbian Film ‘Rafiki’ May Change Kenya Forever

The African nation may never look at gay love the same.

Activists Link U.S. Nonprofit to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Across Africa

Family Watch International says it’s only promoting ‘family values.’

Wachowskis' New Sci-Fi Series, 'Sense8,' Will Include LGBT Characters

The 10-episode series will stream on Netflix and include both gay and transgender characters.