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.
MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024
In 2024, MambaOnline showcased inspiring queer trailblazers and changemakers. Here’s your chance to explore our top 10 must-read interviews and profiles of the year.
Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s First Drag Performer and Winner
UK drag star Tayce has made history as the first Strictly Come Dancing drag performer, claiming victory in this year’s Christmas Special.
Lithuania: Constitutional Court Overturns LGBTI Families Ban
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a ban on public depictions of LGBTI families is unconstitutional and must be repealed.
Ghana: Supreme Court Dismisses Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Challenges
Ghana’s Supreme Court rejects petitions challenging the country’s harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, clearing the way for it to potentially become law.
Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA Over Saudi Arabia World Cup
Human rights groups criticise FIFA for awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a nation that allows the death penalty for homosexuality.