Tag "Zimbabwe"

The Happenings 6 Comments

Zimbabwean teacher who came out as gay in private school resigns after getting death threats

The teacher whose coming out in St. John’s College, a private school in Harare, Zimbabwe, was forced to resign on Friday after his admission that he was gay prompted a

The Happenings 3 Comments

Zimbabwean school teacher’s coming out unleashes a furious outcry

A Zimbabwean high school teacher has triggered a furore after coming out to students and parents as gay to pre-empt a newspaper story that would have outed him. Neal Hovelmeier,

The Happenings 5 Comments

President Mugabe’s successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa, says he won’t legalize gay relations in Zimbabwe

The new president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has dashed the hopes of the country’s LGBT advocates. He has stated that he has little intention of making life easier for LGBTI

Editor's Desk 4 Comments

“As a queer Zimbabwean, the ousting of Robert Mugabe does not bring me much hope.” Says Writer Joyline Maenzanise

Joyline Maenzanise, a queer writer based in Zimbabwe, responds to the resignation of the country’s long-serving homophobic President Robert Mugabe. * I must say, I never thought I would see

The Happenings 6 Comments

Robert Mugabe resigns as Zimbabwe’s president

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe has submitted his resignation after nearly four decades as the country’s leader. Mugabe defied demands to step down for almost a week after a military takeover

The Happenings 7 Comments

Robert Mugabe’s grip on Zimbabwe decline with military taking control

The Head of state sacked his vice president last week in apparent attempt to give power to his wife, and met with resistance and house arrest. Robert Mugabe’s 37-year grip

The Happenings 16 Comments

President Mugabe Reportedly In Critical Condition After Heart Attack, Government Refuses To Respond

Since Tuesday, media reports and online rumors have been spreading that Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe suffered a heart attack. The rumors originated from a letter the Zimbabwean newspaper ZimEye received

The Happenings 30 Comments

President Mugabe Probably Isn’t Too Happy About This Photo

A photo has been taken of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe – in which he appears to be wearing a wig and earrings. The snap of the anti-gay leader – taken