CrossFit Quietly Eases Some Rules on Trans Athletes After Backlash
CrossFit revises its transgender athlete policy after criticism, allowing participation in the Open category of the annual CrossFit Games.
Botswana Same-Sex Couple Fights for Right to Marry in Historic Court Case
A Botswana same-sex couple has launched a landmark court case challenging the country’s Marriage Act in a fight for marriage equality.
Zanele Muholi Wins ‘Nobel Prize of Photography’ in Global Recognition of Queer Visual Activism
South African queer artist Zanele Muholi has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award.
NWU Pride Flag Vandalised Again as Alleged Perpetrator Is Apprehended
North-West University Pride mural defaced for the third time with Nazi slogans. Alleged perpetrator apprehended after the homophobic attack.
Community Alert: Grindr Gang Attack Reported in Randburg, Johannesburg
A queer man was attacked in Randburg after meeting someone on Grindr. Police case opened as Johannesburg Grindr gang incidents continue.
Ghana Set to Host Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ “Family Values” Summit
Ghana will host a major African anti-LGBTQ “family values” conference in 2026 — and rights groups are raising the alarm.
Uganda: Two Women Face Life in Prison After Kissing in Public
Two women in Uganda face life imprisonment after arrest under the Anti-Homosexuality Act for allegedly kissing in public.
Historic Moment as Rob Jetten Sworn In as Netherlands’ First Gay Prime Minister
Rob Jetten becomes the Netherlands’ first openly gay Prime Minister, marking a landmark moment for LGBTQ representation in Europe.
Trump Administration Sued After Pride Flag Pulled from Stonewall Monument
LGBTQ advocates sue the Trump Administration over the removal of the Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument in New York.
Senegal: Human Rights Groups Slam Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown as Harsher Penalties Planned
Human rights groups condemn Senegal’s arrest of 12 people for same-sex intimacy as lawmakers plan harsher anti-LGBTQ penalties.