Homosexuality is obviously a hot topic around the world, and East Africa is certainly no different. Many countries in Africa have considered or are considering criminalizing homosexuality in some way and some go so far as to include the death penalty as punishment.
Obviously, the fact that this type of ideology can make it this far in the legislative process is quite scary. If you are interested in some of the broader influences on the topic in Africa, you should definitely read The U.S. Christian Right and the Attack on Gays in Africa.
The legislation failed in Rwanda but it remains a topic across the region:
Obviously, the fact that this type of ideology can make it this far in the legislative process is quite scary. If you are interested in some of the broader influences on the topic in Africa, you should definitely read The U.S. Christian Right and the Attack on Gays in Africa.
The legislation failed in Rwanda but it remains a topic across the region:
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