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TORONTO, ON – The global stage is set for a monumental gathering as African Descent Ontario (ADSON) officially announces the African Descent Summit 2026. Scheduled to take place from July 17–19, 2026, in Toronto, this high-profile event arrives at a historic juncture, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The summit, themed around “Honouring Global Contributions, Justice, Wellness, and Cultural …

Since 2014, Nigeria’s anti-gay law has opened the door to blackmail. A public service advertisement warning about kito (homophobic blackmail). COMMENTARY On a humid evening in southern Nigeria in August 2024, dozens of young people gathered for what they say was a birthday party. Before the candles could be blown out, security officers burst through the doors. By night’s end, more …

NAMIREMBE –  The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has returned to Uganda after undertaking official international duties in Abuja, Nigeria, and Cairo, Egypt. Members of Board In Abuja, Archbishop Kaziimba participated in the Global Anglican Future Conference G26 (GAFCON), where he led a delegation of 52 representatives from the Church of Uganda. …

Young queer Nigerians reflect on coming out in their conservative nation. The challenge of coming out in Nigeria. (Illustration courtesy of Minority Africa) By Rabi Madaki In his sophomore year of college, 21-year-old Alex came out as gay to his middle-aged conservative Yoruba mother. He had gotten tired of the hetero-normative ideals his mother forced on him. “She was always …

His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Ali represented His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, by presenting a concept paper at the Annual International Islamic Conference organized by Daaru-Na’im Academy for Sharia Sciences in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Shiekh Muhammad Ali Waiswa, Deputy Mufti (courtesy photo) The conference, themed “The Jurisprudence of the Sound Creed (Aqidah) & …