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Senegal's Prime Minister Accuses the West of Trying to Impose Homosexuality

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko accused the West of trying to “impose homosexuality on the rest of the world.” During a speech in parliament on May 22, 2026, he stated that Western countries use their resources and control over the media to pressure other nations.

Turkey Closes Bilgi University, Home to the Country's First LGBT Student Club

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has revoked the operating license of Istanbul Bilgi University. The decree was published in the Official Gazette on May 22, 2026. The university has effectively ceased operations.

India's Condom Shortage Amid US-Iran War Threatens to Spike HIV Rates

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Maritime trade disruptions caused by the US-Iran war have led to a condom shortage in India. Retail prices have surged by up to 50%. Activists warn that the crisis could exacerbate the risks of HIV transmission in the country.

Barney Frank, First US Congressman to Voluntarily Come Out, Dies at 86

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Former US House Representative Barney Frank passed away on May 19 at the age of 86. His death was confirmed to NBC Boston by his sister Ann Lewis and a close family friend.

Kenyan Court Orders Authorities to Consider Gender Marker Change Applications

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Kenya, the High Court ordered the authorities to consider applications for changing gender markers in identity documents.

Judge Bahati Mwamuye ruled that existing laws do not prohibit submitting such applications, and automatic refusal violates constitutional rights. Officials must now consider each request individually.

National Catholic Reporter: Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Question of Same-Sex Blessings Open

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Comments by Pope Leo XIV regarding the blessing of same-sex couples could represent an open window to the future, according to the editorial board of the Catholic newspaper National Catholic Reporter (NCR).

Police and Security Intervene in LGBT Students' Pride Picnic at Ege University

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

At Ege University in Izmir, Turkey, police and private security officers intervened to stop a student picnic organized in celebration of Pride Month.

Hong Kong Cancels Largest LGBTQ+ Festival Amid Pressure From China

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Hong Kong has cancelled the largest LGBTQ+ festival Pink Dot HK, which was scheduled for June 14, 2026. The organizers cited licensing issues with the venues: the management company Link REIT was unable to lease the spaces at Stanley Plaza and Murray House. In 2025, the festival was also cancelled three months prior without explanation.

Vatican and German Bishops Continue Discussion on Formal Blessings for Same-Sex Couples

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The discussion between the Vatican and German Catholic bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex couples has entered a new phase. Pope Leo XIV confirmed that the Holy See does not approve of official ceremonies for such unions, but the Vatican has so far refrained from imposing sanctions against the German clergy.

Wrocław Recognizes Same-Sex Marriage for the First Time

Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Wrocław has registered a foreign marriage certificate of a same-sex couple in the Polish civil registry for the first time. Tomasz Kwietko-Bębnowski and Ryszard Ziobro have been together for almost half a century. In August 2025, they got married in Vienna.

French Citizen Detained in Senegal Over Homosexuality Charges

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

On February 14, 2026, police in Senegal arrested a French citizen. He was charged with “acts against nature”, criminal conspiracy, money laundering, and attempting to transmit HIV.