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Start Your Engines! Drag Race South Africa is Coming!: Get ready to sashay and slay! The hugely popular drag reality phenomenon Drag Race is set to speed into Africa with Drag Race South Africa.
Italy Further Restricts Same-Sex Couples From Having Children: Italy's government has voted to ban couples from having babies through surrogacy abroad, limiting parenting options for same-sex couples.
Cape Town Grindr Gang Case Postponed: The case against three men, alleged to be part of a so-called Grindr Gang syndicate, who targeted gay men in Cape Town has been postponed.
Parents: SA Churches Must Act Against Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence: Parents of LGBTIQ+ individuals have protested at the failure of the SA Council of Churches to take a stand against anti-LGBTIQ+ violence.
Ghana: Cardinal Turkson Shocked That Bill Outlaws LGBTQ+ Identities: Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent Vatican figure, expresses surprise that Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ law will criminalise people for being LGBTQ+.
Sade Giliberti Marries Longtime Love Chané Scallan in Dreamy Portugal Ceremony: Sade Giliberti, beloved South African TV personality, has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend, Chané Scallan, in Portugal!
Trans, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex Inclusion in Sports is a Human Right: Hundreds of groups back a powerful statement affirming that sport is not just about competition, but also cultural and social cohesion.
Namibia: Queer Activist Wins International Democracy Prize: Omar van Reenen, from Namibia, has become the first LGBTQI+ rights activist to win the prestigious Kofi Annan NextGen Democracy Prize.
The Cost of Homophobia: The Economic Impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act: A new report reveals the devastating economic impact of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act in addition to its consequences on human rights.
“We Are Gatvol!” Churches Challenged to Embrace LGBTIQ+ People in Queer Kairos Document: The landmark Queer Kairos Document declares a critical moment for South African churches to embrace radical love, justice, and transformation.