Kenya bans first Cannes-bound feature film over 'lesbianism'

Kenya has banned its first feature film to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, accusing it of having "clear intent to promote lesbianism in Kenya contrary to the law".

Director Wanuri Kahiu said she was "incredibly sorry" to confirm the ban of Rafiki, or "Friend" in Swahili, by the Kenya Film Classification Board. Her film depicts a love story between two women.