Tag: africa
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The Lingering Shadow of Faith: How a Pope’s Passing Highlights Nigeria’s Queer Predicament
By Lotanna O The recent passing of Pope Francis, a pontiff who dared to whisper words of welcome to the LGBTIQ+ community, casts a long shadow over Nigeria. While his gestures, however symbolic and ultimately limited in tangible impact, offered a flicker of hope to many marginalized Catholics globally, their resonance in Nigeria reveals a…
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When the Well Runs Dry: Navigating the Aftermath of USAID’s Exit in Nigeria
By Lotanna O. As a young, queer Nigerian, the recent news of USAID’s reduced funding and eventual withdrawal from direct support to queer initiatives here feels like a seismic shift. It’s a moment that forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about dependency, resilience, and the very nature of our movement. Before the influx of foreign…
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