A fifteen thousand-euro boost is to be made to the underground Malawi Gay Movement (MGM) from their Dutch counterparts (name withheld) to help heighten the activities of the movement in the southern African country. MGM said the money would help create a reliable network among its members.

“We want to have a powerful movement which will enable us to get settled in the country. We want to be recognised just as any other social groups. Currently, it is threatening in the country to come out and say you are gay.” an MGM spokesman said.

MGM is apparently also planning to launch a massive campaign to lobby the parliament to legalise gay marriages.

Recently, the Minister of Information Leckford Thotho warned that any attempt by anyone within or outside the country to bring gay relationships in the country will be punished.

“This is a cultured and religious country, so nobody should try to bring in this issue,” he said.

Source: Africanews