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Eswatini govt defies Supreme Court LGBTIQ+ ruling: The government of Eswatini is defying a Supreme Court ruling ordering it to reconsider its refusal to register an LGBTIQ+ rights organisation.
South Africa’s Graeme Reid named UN LGBTI watchdog: South African activist and academic Graeme Reid has been named the new UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Seven “Grindr Gang” accused appear in court: The seven "Grindr Gang" men accused of kidnapping and assaulting a Wits student, whom they targeted on Grindr, will remain behind bars.
Kenya: Amnesty Integrational warns of dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ radicalisation: Amnesty International has expressed profound disquiet over the growing wave of radical anti-LGBTIQ+ sentiment in Kenya, both online and in the streets.
Cape Town: Religious queerphobes take down Cathedral Pride flag: A group of self-proclaimed Christians illegally removed the Pride flag outside St. George's Cathedral in Cape Town, claiming the church is "infested."
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doubles down on transphobia: The UK government is hardening its stance against the LGBTIQ+ community, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak publicly dismissing transgender identities.
Huge victory for LGBTIQ+ rights in Mauritius: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Mauritius has declared the country's colonial-era ban on same-sex intimacy un-African and unconstitutional.
Pope suggests priests could bless same-sex unions: Pope Francis has indicated that there may be leeway for priests to offer some form of blessing to same-sex couples on a case-by-case basis.
Devastating impact of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act revealed: The profound effects of Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act have been laid bare in a new report, revealing more than 300 documented cases.
Should Grindr be banned in South Africa?: A South African security company calls for a ban on Grindr to safeguard members of the LGBTQ+ community against violence and exploitation.