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Tanzania | Governor calls on public to turn in gay people:
The governor of Dar es Salaam has threatened to start rounding up gay people for violating Tanzania's moral and religious values.
Juan Pinnick resumes Mr Gay World South Africa duties:
Juan Pinnick, who won the Mr Gay World South Africa title in September 2017, is officially returning to the role.
New York City adds third gender category to birth certificates:
The city of New York will introduce a third gender category on birth certificates and make it easier for transgender people to change their gender identity.
Pretoria Pride 2018 – Gallery 1:
Pretoria Pride brought thousands to Centurion in a colourful and festive expression of freedom and LGBTQ identity. Check out our video and first gallery!
Brazil a step closer to homophobic and sexist president:
With the world's highest rate of LGBT murders, more voters in Brazil have backed Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing homophobe, to lead the nation.
Ellen is furious that sexual abuse victims like her are dismissed:
Ellen DeGeneres has expressed her anger at how sexual assault victims, such as herself, are often not believed.
Lebanon | Security forces try to close LGBT conference:
Officers from the security forces in Lebanon have tried to force the closure of an LGBT rights conference, reports Human Rights Watch, reflecting growing intolerance in the country.
The Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival is back:
The annual Durban Gay & Lesbian Film Festival runs until Sunday 30 September 2018 at select pop-up venues around the city. Now in it’s seventh year since opening in October 2011, the festival will screen 57 titles over a 10-day programme.
Cuba’s president backs same-sex marriage:
Cuba's president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, has confirmed that he is in favour of legalising same-sex marriage in Cuba's new constitution.
RuPaul’s Drag Race makes history at the Emmys:
RuPaul’s Drag Race made history at the 70th Annual Emmy Awards on Monday night, winning the Outstanding Reality Competition Program award, following RuPaul’s earlier win for Best Reality Host.