Not many in southern Africa would agree. But there are some signs of change. "Although the ... Gays have it tough in Africa - Z

"Although the number of people willing to stand publicly for lesbian and gay rights in Africa remains small, there is a growing number of us who are willing to be outspoken," said Goddard.

Goddard is a rare campaigner for gay rights in a region where hostility to homosexuality is embedded in law and where few gays dare to go public.

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