Historic Botswana Same-Sex Marriage Case Moves Forward as More Parties Join

Several groups supporting and opposing the landmark legal challenge by two women fighting for the right to marry in Botswana have been allowed to join the case.
Thami Dish Is Married! Meet His Husband Dr Wesley Willis and Read Their Love Story

Thami Dish reveals his marriage to Dr Wesley Willis, their remarkable love story and plans to mark 20 years of same-sex marriage in South Africa.
Coalition Launched to Fight Growing Anti-Rights “Family Values” Movement

A new coalition has been launched to challenge the growing anti-rights movement in South Africa ahead of a “family values” conference in Cape Town next year.
A Record-Breaking 12% of US Adult Population Now Identify as LGBTQ+

A record 12% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+. We unpack what this means and look at how the figures compare with South Africa.
Deadly Double Shooting Targets LGBTQ+ Community in Tucson

Two people have been shot dead outside an LGBTQ+ bar in the US city of Tucson, Arizona, in what’s believed to be a hate crime.
Indonesia Urged to Reverse Defence Policy That Labels ‘LGBTQ+ Culture’ a National Threat

Indonesia faces calls to reverse a policy that labels the ‘spread of LGBTQ+ culture’ a national threat amid growing anti-LGBTQ+ repression.
International Overdose Awareness Day: Why Harm Reduction Matters for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ Community

Harm reduction can save lives. Learn why overdose prevention and compassionate substance use support matter for South Africa’s LGBTQ+ community.
“Just Don’t Go”: Texas Drag Ban Struck Down Again as Judge Rules Law Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled a drag ban in Texas is unconstitutional in a victory for drag performers, LGBTQ+ rights and free expression.
In Pictures: Inside Zanele Muholi’s Powerful Brave Beauties Exhibition Opening

Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition, celebrating trans women, recently opened at Constitution Hill. MambaOnline was there to capture the event.
Ghana’s Anglican Archbishop Rejects Criminalisation of Gay People

Ghana’s West African Anglican Archbishop says the church does not support criminalising gay people, despite his country’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill.