Report: First Conviction Under Burkina Faso’s New Anti-LGBTQ Law
Burkina Faso has jailed an individual for same-sex intimacy, the first conviction under a recently enacted ban on homosexuality.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: November 2025
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in November 2025, compiled by MambaOnline.
Hungary: Budapest Mayor Could Face Jail for Defying Pride Ban
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony may face charges for backing Pride and defying Hungary’s ban, raising fresh fears over LGBTQ+ rights.
Queer 101: What It Means to Be Pansexual
What is pansexuality? A quick guide to attraction beyond gender, key terms and how pansexuality differs from bisexuality.
South Africa Tops the Bottoms Chart: Remains World’s “Bottoms” Capital!
Grindr Unwrapped 2025 names South Africa as the country with the most bottoms, plus bears, stars, hottest men, and queer pop culture trends.
In Pictures: 2025 Inclusive Buffalo City Pride
Inside Buffalo City Inclusive Pride: A vibrant celebration of queer African identity, protest and community. Explore the full photo gallery!
Tokyo Court Deals Blow to Same-Sex Marriage Rights in Japan
Japan’s Tokyo High Court has upheld the ban on same-sex marriage, dealing a setback to LGBTQ+ rights as activists push for marriage equality.
Shameful: Russia Convicts Dead Man of “LGBT Extremism”
Russia has convicted a man of “LGBT extremism” even after his death in custody, deepening the country’s crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.
Top Court Rules All EU States Must Recognise Same-Sex Marriages Registered Abroad
EU court rules Poland must recognise same-sex marriages performed abroad, a major win for LGBTQ+ rights and free movement across the EU.
South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ Workplace Equality Index: Why It Matters
Deadline nears for SAWEI 2026, South Africa’s Workplace Equality Index. Here’s why SA companies must step up for LGBTIQ+ inclusion.