HEADLINES

LGBTIQ+ activist in horrific knife attack in Uganda: Steven Kabuye, a prominent LGBTIQ+ activist in Uganda, has been brutally attacked and left in critical condition with severe knife wounds.
London marks 10 years of marriage equality in New Year’s fireworks: The city of London celebrated the start of the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display that commemorated a decade of marriage equality.
Burundi: President says gay people should be stoned in stadiums: In a shocking statement, Évariste Ndayishimiye, the President of Burundi has called for the public stoning of gay people in his country.
Top 10 Queer Movies of 2023: Love, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery: It's proved to be an exceptional year for queer cinema! Michael York explores his top 10 queer movies of 2023.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2023: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in November 2023, collated by OUT and Mamba.
South African actor Armand Aucamp ties the knot: Former Getroud Met Rugby actor Armand Aucamp has married his fiancé, fellow actor Sean van Noordwyk, in a ceremony in the Western Cape.
Grindr unveils users’ top 2023 queer dating and culture trends: Grindr has released its annual "Unwrapped" report, providing insights into its users' preferences and top pop culture moments of 2023.
Mamba’s 10 Most-Read Queer Stories of 2023: MambaOnline's most-read LGBTIQ+ stories of 2023 reflect the diverse and impactful narratives that captured our readers' attention this past year.
Beyond borders: Christmas celebration unites LGBTQI refugees: A Christmas picnic in Johannesburg brought LGBTQI refugees from diverse African nations together in a celebration of unity, joy, and hope.
Thailand moves toward embracing same-sex marriage rights: Thailand has taken a major step towards recognising same-sex marriages, as lawmakers overwhelmingly vote for a draft Marriage Equality Bill.
Gauteng teen endures “corrective rape” horror: In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old lesbian girl fell victim to a so-called "corrective rape" hate crime near Vanderbijlpark.
Namibia: LGBTIQ+ activists restore landmark Pride rainbow sidewalk: In a vibrant culmination of Namibia's Pride celebrations, LGBTIQ+ activists recently gathered to repaint the iconic Pride rainbow sidewalk in Windhoek.
Kenya: Murderer of non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba sentenced to jail: LGBTQ+ activists in Kenya are disappointed by the prison sentence meted out to the man who murdered non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba.
Norway takes historic step to ban conversion therapy: Norway has emerged as the latest nation to outlaw conversion therapy after its parliament passed a bill criminalising the dangerous practice.
5 things queer people need to remember this festive season: The festive season is often filled with cheerful and sometimes unplanned and impulsive moments. Here are 5 things to bear in mind these holidays!
In Pictures: MCQP 2023 – Back to the Future: MCQP, one of Cape Town's most iconic queer events, made a triumphant return on Saturday night after three years in limbo.
Vatican approves blessing same-sex couples (but not their unions): The Vatican has sanctioned blessings of same-sex couples, although not in any context or ritual associated with a same-sex union or marriage.
Uganda: LGBTQ+ community awaits pivotal Constitutional Court decision: The fate of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda now rests in the hands of the country's Constitutional Court following a brief hearing on Monday.
UN LGBTI rights watchdog engages with South African activists: Graeme Reid, the newly-appointed UN Independent Expert on LGBTI rights violations, recently met with LGBTI+ activists in Johannesburg.
A tribute to Elizabeth Nkoli: the loving mother of Simon Nkoli: Motlatsi Motseoile pays homage to Elizabeth Nkoli, the mother of queer icon Simon Nkoli, in a moving tribute that honours her life.