High court to review laws on homosexuality
Published on November 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
In a surprising – and potentially game-changing – step, the Malawi High Court has decided to review the constitutionality of […]
Tag: Homosexuality
Muslims incensed over Sheikhs remarks on gays
Published on October 28, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The remarks made by a Mangochi sheikh, Mdala Ali Tambuli., that gays need to be accepted as they are has […]
Mangochi sheikh backs gay rights
Published on October 25, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
It is the first time in the history of Malawi. Some religious leaders have backed up homosexuals of course; however, […]
Zambia sees growing intolerance of homosexuality
Published on June 5, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
Two high-profile cases involving a suspected gay couple and a homosexual rights activist come back-to-back in Zambian courts this week […]
Anti-LGBT Remarks in Malawi and Cameroon a Warning Sign as Conclave Approaches
Published on March 9, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
As speculation about a possible African pope continues in Rome, news from Malawi and Cameroon about aggressively anti-LGBT actions by […]
Catholic Church takes stand against homosexuality, abortion
Published on March 6, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Catholic Church has officially taken a stand against homosexuality and abortion in a pastoral letter that was read out […]
Malawian lesbian comes out in the open
Published on February 7, 2013 by FACE OF MALAWI
A Lilongwe based woman has come into the open and declared that she is lesbian. Mercy Kumwenda, a health medical […]
Umunthu Pressure Group to oppose homosexuality, abortion
Published on December 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
A new movement called Umunthu Pressure Group has been formed to fight legalisation of homosexuality and abortion which is being […]
Homosexuality debate: Jail is not for sinners
Published on December 3, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
The Malawi Council of Churches (MCC) has of late been in the news, unfortunately, all for the wrong reasons. When […]
Of Malawi’s seasoned human rights activists and politics
Published on November 28, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi will never stop to amuse me. It’s hilarious how people mix everything, politics, human rights, family/personal issues and current […]
Malawi backtracks on suspended criminalization of homosexuality
Published on November 13, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Last Wednesday, Malawian Justice Minister Ralph Kasambara backtracked on his announcement that Malawi intends to suspend criminalization of homosexuality. His […]
Anita Kalinde against homosexuality
Published on August 8, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Minister of Gender and Child Development Anita Kalinde astounded a group of 60 school girls on Sunday when she categorically […]
So, who is a Malawian again?
Published on June 29, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
By Bright Mhango The news excited the international community; it will no longer be a criminal offense to be gay […]
Homosexuality debate is unduly emotional
Published on June 11, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
It is easy to see the point in the assertion by the Malawi Minority Rights Awareness that most public comments […]
Malawi: When the rainbow covers the sky
Published on June 5, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
During their first trial, their only hope of living in a country where everyone enjoys the freedom regardless of his/her […]
Homosexual people in Malawi can breathe more easily but there’s precious little good news elsewhere in Africa
Published on May 27, 2012 by FACE OF MALAWI
Malawi has come a long way in just two year. In 2010 two men celebrating their engagement were given 14-year […]