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Alert: Reports of Gay Dating App Attacks in Southern Gauteng: Reports have emerged of abduction and extortion targeting gay men via dating apps in the Orange Farm and Vaal areas of Gauteng.
Russia: 12 Found Guilty Following Raids on Moscow Gay Clubs: Twelve individuals arrested during "anti-LGBTQ 'propaganda" raids on Moscow gay clubs have been found guilty of “petty hooliganism.”
Kenya: Housemate Found Guilty of Edwin Chiloba Murder: Activists in Kenya welcome the guilty verdict in the trial of the man who murdered LGBTIQ model, fashion designer, and activist Edwin Chiloba.
Queer Business Network Aims to Unleash Africa’s “Pink Economy”: The South African chapter of the Queer & Allied Chamber of Commerce Africa (QACC Africa) was officially launched in Cape Town.
Pastor Oscar Bougardt Vows to Block “Abomination” Cape Town WorldPride: Cape Town’s virulently homophobic pastor, Oscar Bougardt, is back in the spotlight, lashing out at news that the city will host WorldPride.
Uganda: Court Orders Mayor to Pay for Torture of 20 Over Homosexuality: Activists in Uganda welcome a court ruling holding a former mayor liable for torturing 20 young men arrested on homosexuality charges.
Honor Mhlaba Murder Case Highlights IPV in LGBTIQ+ Community: IPV within the LGBTIQ+ community is rarely discussed, but the tragic murder of a young Pretoria man has brought the issue into sharp focus.
Historic: Namibia’s Two Out Queer Candidates Standing for Parliament: Namibia's elections make history with two out and proud queer candidates running for public office, a first for the nation and its LGBTIQ+ community.
Nigeria: Mob Beats and Humiliates Men Over Homosexuality Claims: Disturbing videos show four young men being beaten by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin after they were accused of same-sex intimacy.
“When Will This Violence End?” Global Murders of Transgender People on the Rise: The number of transgender individuals murdered globally has risen sharply, which activists say reflects the impact of anti-rights movements.