Uganda anti gay legislation
Uganda’s Museveni issues public warning against oral sex
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni claims this practice has been promoted by 'outsiders', saying the 'mouth is for eating and not for sex'.
The gay community is a target of regular harassment from sharia police and residents.
Homosexuality remains taboo in many socially conservative African societies.
The court ruling that abolished an anti-homosexuality law has been hailed as a victory for gay rights.
The law, which came into effect in February, drew widespread protest from the West.
In March Sweden suspended some assistance over Uganda's anti-gay laws.
Uganda said the new law had been designed to curb open promotion of homosexuality.
Rebecca Davis discusses homophobia and anti-homosexuality laws.
Activists say the new legislation infringes on fundamental rights to privacy and non-discrimination.
Gay people in Uganda struggle while making plans to hide who they are or leave the country.
Aid of about $110 million is being withheld or diverted from Uganda due to anti-gay laws.
The Zimbabwean president has praised Yoweri Museveni for introducing tough anti-gay laws.
The US's John Kerry has likened Uganda's anti-gay legislation to apartheid South Africa.
Home Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor says SA doesn’t comment on legislation of other countries.