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The convergence of homophobic legislation and the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa creates a harrowing reality for gay men on the continent. Over the years, the global fight for LGBTQ+ rights and public health has made significant progress. However, several African countries continue to support and enforce laws that criminalize homosexuality.

Uganda’s president, Yoweri Museveni signed into law one of the world’s toughest pieces of anti-gay legislation on May 29th. It has immensely devastated LGBTQ+ communities across Africa, setting a dangerous precedent for countries like Kenya and Ghana to adopt similar laws. The Ugandan Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 stipulates long prison sentences and capital punishments for “aggravated homosexuality,” defying pressure from Western governments and drawing sanctions from donors.

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[-] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 23 points 11 months ago

Fuck American conservatives. Fuck them so hard.

[-] DieguiTux8623@feddit.it 4 points 11 months ago

The US are the finest example of democracy in the world, so much that they are even entitled to export it with military operations./s

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