Malawi gay couple to face court

A homosexual couple arrested in Malawi after getting engaged is to be charged with gross public indecency.



Malawi police say the gay men were arrested, because they committed an offence.



Homosexuality in Malawi is illegal and carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years.



According to the police, Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza held a traditional engagement ceremony over the weekend.



It’s believed that the two men are the first gay couple in Malawi to do so.



They say the pair is being held in separate cells in Blantyre until their case is heard on Monday.