Anglican Church of Nigeria Cuts Ties Over Lesbian Archbishop Cherry Vann
Anglican Church in Nigeria cuts all ties with the Anglican Church in Wales after it elected Cherry Vann, an openly queer woman, as the new Archbishop of Wales.
Statement: MambaOnline on Lack of Progress in Muhsin Hendricks Murder Investigation
MambaOnline is gravely concerned that the authorities have yet to make an arrest in connection with the assassination of Imam Muhsin Hendricks in February.
Four Young Men Jailed in Cameroon for Watching Gay Films
Four young gay men in northern Cameroon are languishing in jail while facing prison sentences after being accused of watching gay-themed films.
“Kelders van Geheime” Introduces Gay Romance
e.tv’s Afrikaans daily drama, Kelders van Geheime (Cellars of Secrets), is about to serve viewers a passionate same-sex romance that’s set to ruffle feathers.
LinkedIn “Quietly” Drops Transgender Hate Speech Protection
LinkedIn has joined the growing number of companies and platforms that are rolling back policies aimed at protecting and affirming LGBTIQ+ identities.
Queer Authors Recognised by 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards
Queer authors Alistair Mackay and Siya Khumalo have been recognised for their LGBTQ-themed novels on the 2025 Sunday Times Literary Awards longlist.
Botswana Forum to Spotlight LGBTQ+ Economic Inclusion and Power
Gaborone, Botswana will become the epicentre of a bold conversation about Africa’s future—one that centres economic inclusion and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Grindr Introduces Mandatory Age Verification in the UK
Queer dating app Grindr will now require its users in the UK to verify that they are 18 years or older before they are able to access its platform.
Cape Town Theatre: 5-Star London Theatre Hit “Moffie” Comes Home
After a critically acclaimed, 5-star run in London, the internationally celebrated stage adaptation of “Moffie” arrives in Cape Town for a limited season.
LGBTQ+ Rights Victory: Court Strikes Down St Lucia Colonial-Era Gay Sex Ban
In a landmark decision for LGBTIQ+ rights, a regional Supreme Court has declared St Lucia’s ban on same-sex intimacy unconstitutional.