Thirty African countries have laws against homosexuality, but debate still rages over whether homophobia is endemic to Africa or a European import. “Leftover colonial laws” against queerness are only partially responsible, said Wunpini Fatimata Mohammed, a professor of journalism and mass communications at the University of Georgia and author of the article, “Deconstructing homosexuality in Ghana.” In societies that were already homophobic before colonization, said Dr Mohammed, “these colonial laws worked in tandem with homophobic societal norms.” American evangelicals also contribute to anti-queerness in Africa.
Zimbabwe’s new “open for business” posture apparently means, “Come and take all of our resources.”
Located 40 miles south of Atlanta, LaGrange uses local utilities as a form of social control.
US-backed jihadists have been getting away with pinning their attacks on the Syrian government since 2013.
Would any of the Democratic candidates promote diplomacy and a commitment to international law?
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