LGBTIQ+ Ally Duma Boko to Lead Botswana as New President
Duma Boko, a human rights lawyer who’s set to become Botswana’s new president, is known for his firm support of LGBTIQ+ rights.
ILGA World Blocks Israeli Bid to Host 2026 Conference
ILGA World, the global LGBTIQ organisation, has barred an Israeli organisation from bidding to host its 2026 World Conference in Tel Aviv.
Size Matters: South Africa’s LGBTI Market Valued at R250 Billion Annually
A landmark report has, for the first time, quantified the economic power of South Africa’s LGBTI market, showing its impact on the economy.
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.