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Gay Aussie Footballer Josh Cavallo Proposes in Stadium: Proudly out Australian professional soccer player Josh Cavallo has proposed to his partner on his team's home pitch.
Japan: Courts Rule in Favour of Same-Sex Marriage:  Two courts in Japan have made groundbreaking rulings asserting that the government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
ANC Includes Openly Queer Candidates on National Candidates List: For the first time, the ANC's National Candidates List for the upcoming elections features three openly queer candidates who may secure seats in Parliament.
Yaya Mavundla: “I Am Equally Worthy As Any Other Woman”: Trans activist, fashionista and media personality Yaya Mavundla opens up about celebrating International Women's Month as Glamour's digital cover star.
Uganda: Appeal Court Upholds Ban on LGBTQ+ Group: The Appeal Court in Uganda has upheld the government's refusal to register an LGBTQ+ rights group because LGBTQ+ people are deemed criminals in the country.
Angola: Carlos Fernandes, LGBTQI+ Pioneer, Believed Murdered: The queer community in Angola is reeling from the loss of Carlos Fernandes, head of the country's first LGBTQI+ group, amid suspicions of murder.
Bonang Slammed for Ghana Visit Amidst Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Uproar: South African media personality Bonang Matheba accused of snubbing her queer fan base by visiting Ghana, which has passed an Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Hope for Ghana as President Delays Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Signature: The President of Ghana will hold off on signing the country's controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ bill pending the outcome of a Supreme Court challenge.
Activists Protest Ghana Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Pretoria: Activists gathered outside the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday to demand that President Akufo-Addo reject the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Gay Man Jailed and Denied HIV Medication in Qatar: A gay British-Mexican, entrapped by police through Grindr, is being held in jail in Qatar and denied access to his HIV medication.