Uganda: International Jurists Condemn “Hateful” Court Judgment
The International Commission of Jurists says the Ugandan Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold the Anti-Homosexuality Act is a disaster for human rights.
Open Letter to Minister Naledi Pandor: “You Cannot Stand Idle”
LGBTIQ+ groups call on Naledi Pandor, South Africa’s International Relations Minister, to condemn anti-LGBTIQ+ laws on the African continent.
South Africa Champions Historic UN Intersex Rights Resolution
South Africa is among the sponsors of a historic United Nations resolution aimed at protecting the human rights of intersex persons.
Botswana Collective Celebrates Black African Queer Creativity with New Zine
Botswana-based art collective Banana Club is celebrating the resilience, beauty, and creative prowess of black African queer bodies.
Zimbabwe Olympic Swimmer Sean Gunn’s Coming Out Journey
Sean Gunn, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe now based in South Africa, recently came out as a gay man in an interview with Out Sports.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2024
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in February 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Upsurge in Anti-Gay Laws Across Africa Threatens HIV Response
The International AIDS Society warns that anti-LGBTQ+ laws spreading across Africa pose a threat to ending the AIDS crisis on the continent.
Mr Gay World 2024 Comes to Great Britain!
For the first time, the Mr Gay World contest will grace the shores of Great Britain in 2024, at the Downton Abbey location of Alnwick Castle.
In Pictures: 2024 Cape Town Pride Mardi Gras
The 2024 Cape Town Pride Festival concluded with a sold-out Mardi Gras. Enjoy these stunning images of the colourful post-parade celebration!
In Pictures: 2024 Cape Town Pride Parade
Saturday’s Cape Town Pride parade was a vibrant celebration of queer identity. Enjoy these captivating images of the procession.