Pride Flag Vandalism at NWU: Student Found Guilty of Hate Speech
NWU sanctions student after finding him guilty of hate speech for vandalising the campus Pride flag mural in Potchefstroom with Nazi graffiti.
Ghanaian TV Host Sparks Outrage After Saying He Would Kill His Gay Children
Ghanaian broadcaster faces backlash after saying he would kill his children if they were LGBTQ+, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
US University Cancels Honour for Ghana’s President Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Plans to present Ghana’s President with an honorary doctorate in the USA have been cancelled over his support for a pending anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Nightclub to Prison Cell: Russia Jails LGBTQ+ Venue Owner for “Extremism” in Rights Crackdown
Russia jails the owner of an LGBTQ-inclusive nightclub owner for “extremism” as crackdown on the rights of the queer community intensifies.
A New Affirming Health Service for LGBT People is Launching in Pretoria
+Dr is a new LGBTQ+-focused clinic is being launched in Pretoria offering affirming, stigma-free healthcare, HIV services and wellness support.
Campaign for Cape Town’s Sandy Bay to Be Officially Recognised as Nudist Beach
There are calls for Sandy Bay in Cape Town, known internationally as a gay meeting spot, to be officially recognised as a nudist beach.
Uganda Finally Sets Date for Crucial Anti-Homosexuality Act Appeal
Uganda’s Supreme Court finally sets a date to hear an appeal against the Anti-Homosexuality Act that imposes life imprisonment and the death penalty.
Queer 101: 8 Common Myths About Being Gay or Lesbian (And the Facts)
We address eight common myths about being gay or lesbian, and provide the facts about sexual orientation, identity and equality.
US Hate Group Linked to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Senegal and Ghana
US group MassResistance has been linked to anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal and Ghana, raising concerns over foreign influence and rising discrimination.
A Dark Day for Africa: World Condemns Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Calls grow for Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to reject a bill doubling prison sentences for LGBTQ+ people, sparking condemnation from human rights leaders around the world.