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A landmark case in Botswana could see gay sex being decriminalised. The high court is expected to deliver its judgment on Tuesday morning. IMAGES
Pope Francis reaffirms Catholic opposition to gay marriage as he opens a three-week gathering of bishops, but says the Church has to show love and understanding towards all. Jillian Kitchener reports.
Pope Francis has urged an audience of U.S. bishops to aid immigrants from Latin American countries. The pontiff was speaking at a prayer service in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday at the beginning of his U.S. tour. Diane Hodges reports.
Uganda's Constitutional Court rejects a bid to overturn a controversial anti-gay law that is considered one of the toughest in the world. "We decline to nullify the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 in its entirety, neither will we grant a permanent injunction against its enforcement," Justice Richard Buteera, Uganda's deputy chief justice and head of the court, says in the landmark ruling. IMAGES
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga calls off demonstrations planned for Monday and said his party would sit down for dialogue with the government after two weeks of protests. "We stand down our demonstrations for Monday, that is tomorrow, April 3, 2023. But in doing so, we want to emphasise that the right to assemble, to demonstrate, petition, and speak are iron-clad as provided for in our constitution," the veteran opposition leader tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Uganda's parliament passes sweeping anti-gay legislation which proposes tough new penalties for same-sex relationships following a highly charged and chaotic session. "The ayes have it," parliamentary speaker Annet Anita Among says after a final vote. IMAGES
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