US Bishop Praised for Speaking Truth to Power to Trump (Watch)
Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is being praised for addressing President Trump’s hypocrisy and heartless policies while he sat in attendance.
Namibia: Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Law Enacted
Activists have vowed to challenge a new law in Namibia that overturns a landmark Supreme Court ruling by outlawing same-sex marriage.
In Pictures: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s Disney Collection
Out and proud South African designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has unveiled his recent limited-edition capsule collection with Disney.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in December 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
DA Officially Backs WorldPride Cape Town 2028
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially endorsed Cape Town hosting WorldPride in 2028, describing it as a boost for the city’s economy.
Vatican May Allow Celibate Gay Priests to Enter Priesthood
In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash
As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion initiatives, the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) reveals a hopeful trajectory for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the American workplace. The index measures corporate policies, practices, and benefits pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees among US companies that voluntarily participate in the annual […]
In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl
Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town’s iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy
A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.
Russia: Man Dies After Arrest for Running LGBT Travel Agency
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.