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Madonna Charity Paper Trail Back to Cult
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Madonna’s Raising Malawi charity has a paper trail now that leads it right back to the Kabbalah Center cult in Los Angeles. Kabbalah Centre is the “religion” that charges on its website $26 for a spiritual red string to be worn on the wrist, and $500 for a “special package” of materials... by showbiz411.blogs.thr.com | related posts
Malawi's Gay Prisoners
Mar 09, 2010
Malawi's Gay Prisoners
Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga have been in a Malawi jail since December, when they were arrested for celebrating their relationship in a public ceremony. Prosecutors have charged them with the crime of homosexuality -- punishable by up to 14 years of jail time in... by gayrights.change.org | related posts

Tags: gay rights, human rights, homosexuality, homophobia, lgbt Brands: scottish parliament People: peter tatchell, steven monjeza, tiwonge chimbalanga, joe fitzpatrick Places: malawi, mozambique, scotland

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Kenya and Malawi Strengthen Trade Ties
Mar 01, 2010
Kenya and Malawi Strengthen Trade Ties
Kenya and Malawi governments have been challenged to chart the way towards accomplishing the task of realizing the full potential of the business opportunities that exist between the two countries. Noting that trade and investment potential between the two countries is immerse, both Malawian Minister... by newstimeafrica.com | related posts

Places: malawi, kenya
Photo Exhibit: Images from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Uganda and Malawi as...
Feb 26, 2010
Photo Exhibit: Images from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Uganda and Malawi as...
This photography exhibit will feature images from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Ghana, Uganda and Malawi. Eckerd senior Bradley Ennis accompanied Eckerd's Director of Service-Learning Brian MacHarg and a January 2010 Winter Term group to Ethiopia and Rwanda that performed community service and issues of... by blogs.tampabay.com/photo | related posts

Brands: eckerd college People: ed kashi Places: rwanda, malawi, ghana, uganda, ethiopia
Malawi Constitutional Court Refuses To Block Trial
Feb 24, 2010

Malawi’s Constitutional court refused to refused to hear the case of Tiwonge Chimbalanga (who identifies as a woman) and Steven Monjeza, who were arrested and charged with “gross indecency” in December following a traditional engagement ceremony. Their lawyer, Mauya Msuku, appealed to the high... by boxturtlebulletin.com | related posts

People: tiwonge chimbalanga, steven monjeza Places: malawi
Judge Refuses to Hear Case of Malawi Gay Couple
Feb 23, 2010
Judge Refuses to Hear Case of Malawi Gay Couple
A Malawi judge today refused to hear the case of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga , who have been jailed since late December on charges of "gross indecency" after holding an engagement ceremony, meaning the couple must remain in prison until March 22, when they will learn their fate: The... by towleroad.com | related posts

Tags: gay People: tiwonge chimbalanga, steven monjeza Places: malawi
Today's Show: Malawi Launches Hunt On Gays
Feb 19, 2010
Today's Show: Malawi Launches Hunt On Gays
December we saw a gay couple in Malawi was arrested for holding a wedding ceremony. Now, police in Malaw are arresting high profile gays and lesbians in what seems like a witch hunt. Covering this is David Smith, The Guardian's Africa correspondent, and joins us today to talk about the... by signorile.com | related posts

Brands: sirius xm Places: malawi, uganda, africa
Malawi Clamps Down On Gays
Feb 19, 2010

Police in Malawi have begun a campaign to clamp down on gays and lesbians in the nation after prosecution of the first gay couple in the country to seek being allowed to marry. Thousands of Ugandans demonstrated in the streets of the capital demanding passage of a proposed law that would impose... by theimpudentobserver.com | related posts

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Malawi Couple To Be Senteced March 22
Feb 19, 2010
Malawi Couple To Be Senteced March 22
Steven Monjeza (R) and Tiwonge Chimbalanga (L) A Malawi court will sentence Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza next month of charges of “gross indecency.” Chimbalanga, who identifies as a woman, and Monjeza were arrested last December after holding a traditional engagement ceremony. The... by boxturtlebulletin.com | related posts

Tags: lgbt People: steven monjeza, tiwonge chimbalanga Places: malawi
Gay Witch-Hunt Underway In Malawi
Feb 18, 2010

Malawi authorities are on the hunt : Malawi Police have uncovered a network of high-profile people who are involved homosexual acts including University of Malawi lectures and priests police spokesman said. Davie Chingwalu, police spokesman for the Southern Region is... by boxturtlebulletin.com | related posts

Tags: homosexuality, gay Brands: associated press People: tiwonge chimbalanga, steven monjeza Places: malawi, davie
Oh Africa!
Feb 18, 2010
Oh Africa!
David Smith for The Guardian (February 16, 2010) Malawi launches operation against high-profile gay and lesbian people Fears of backlash across Africa as US evangelists accused of spreading religious zeal behind homophobic campaigns reports police in Malawi have launched an... by littlemalcolms.blogspot.com | related posts

Tags: leviticus, gay wedding, sodomy, religious fundamentalism Brands: the guardian People: david smith Places: malawi, kenya, south africa, uganda, mombasa
More Arrests Expected as 'Hunt for Homosexuals' Intensifies in Malawi
Feb 17, 2010
More Arrests Expected as 'Hunt for Homosexuals' Intensifies in Malawi
On Monday, I posted about another reported arrest of a 60-year-old gay man in Malawi. That's been confirmed : "'Yes, we have arrested one Mr. Tony Chirwa after a complaint that he sodomised a young man,' police spokesman Dave Chingwalu confirmed to PANA on Monday. Chingwalu said Chirwa, an... by towleroad.com | related posts

Tags: gay equality Places: malawi, uganda