Simon Lokodo, Uganda’s most homophobic politician is out of a job
Simon Lokodo, one of the most hateful homophobes in the Ugandan government, has been voted out as as a member of parliament by members of his own party.
Star Trek unveils its first trans and non-binary characters
Season three of Star Trek: Discovery is going where no Star Trek has gone before, with the franchise’s first non-binary and transgender characters, in a show that already includes a same-sex couple.
Indonesia | 9 men face years in jail over ‘gay party’
Police in Indonesia have raided what they dubbed a “gay party” in the capital city of Jakarta, with nine individuals now facing imprisonment.
Lasizwe | South Africans are not happy with same-sex love
In a candid Q&A, openly gay social media and reality TV star Lasizwe Dambuza opens up about his dating life, career and the backlash he faced for speaking out on LGBTQ equality.
SAPS accused of violent discrimination against transgender woman
A Northern Cape transgender woman who sought help from SAPS officers after being attacked says she was instead assaulted and further victimised.
Jon Qwelane Constitutional Court case moves ahead
The Constitutional Court hearing on the Jon Qwelane case – which could have major repercussions for LGBTQ hate speech – will finally be heard later this month.
Strictly Come Dancing reveals first same-sex couple contestant
Former Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams will be the first celebrity contestant to be paired with a same-sex dancing partner in Strictly Come Dancing UK.
Guilty! Killers of lesbian couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk convicted
Four people have been found guilty of the kidnapping, torture and murder of lesbian couple Anisha and Joey van Niekerk, but the mastermind will never face justice.
Queer icon Marsha P Johnson honoured with park in New York
On what would have been her 75th birthday, the late Stonewall hero Marsha P Johnson has been memorialised with a park in New York City.
President Ramaphosa must sign Civil Union Amendment Bill
Leading human rights organisations in South Africa have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign the Civil Union Amendment Bill into law to secure the rights of same-sex couples.