Queer Icons 101: Simon Nkoli — A Revolutionary for All Freedoms

Simon Nkoli is often mentioned as a pioneer in the fight for queer rights in South Africa. So who was he, and what is he most remembered for?
Ghana: President Mahama Says He Will Sign Dreaded Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill set to return as President Mahama confirms he’ll sign it if passed, sparking renewed rights concerns.
Hungary: Pride Organiser Faces Up to a Year in Jail

Hungary may jail a Pride organiser for defying its anti-Pride law, sparking outcry over attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and democratic freedoms.
Will High Costs Exclude Key Voices From Africa’s Biggest LGBTIQ+ Summit?

Concerns grow as high fees for the Pan Africa ILGA Conference may exclude key LGBTIQ+ voices across Africa amid severe funding cuts.
Craig Lucas on Sobriety, Queerness and Reinvention: “I’m More Myself Than Ever”

Singer Craig Lucas speaks candidly about addiction, healing, masculinity and his bold new queer EP in this powerful MambaOnline interview.
Four Years On: Gay Man’s Family Hopes for Justice in Suspected Hate Crime Murder

After four years of heartbreak, the family of gay man Zimasile Shabangu hopes for justice as his murder trial begins in Johannesburg.
A New Chapter: Safe House for LGBTIQ+ Refugee Reopens in Johannesburg

The Fruit Basket’s Safe House in Johannesburg recently reopened, reaffirming its role as a sanctuary for LGBTIQ+ refugees and asylum seekers.
US Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Anti-Trans Passport Policy to Continue

The US Supreme Court gives Trump the green light to continue enforcing a policy denying trans people passports matching their gender identity.
School Bullying: Call for More Countries to Protect LGBTI+ Youth

Most countries fail to protect LGBTI+ youth from bullying, new ILGA World data shows. Only six nations offer full legal safeguards.
In Pictures: Johannesburg Pride 2025 – Gallery 2

Relive the joy of Johannesburg Pride 2025 with stunning photos capturing love, freedom, and celebration at the post-march Pride Village.