New Jersey bans gay and trans panic defence
Using a person’s sexuality or gender identity as an excuse in a murder trial – known as the gay or trans panic defence – will no longer be allowed in New Jersey.
Mr Gay World South Africa crowning event cancelled
The organisers of Mr Gay World South Africa have announced that the grand finale ceremony that was to take place later this month will no longer go ahead.
Isabel dos Santos’ gay brother speaks out about corruption scandal
Coréon Dú, the gay brother of Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, has addressed the international corruption scandal swirling around his sister.
RuPaul to finally host Saturday Night Live
After decades in the entertainment industry, RuPaul will finally take to the Saturday Night Live stage to host the legendary comedy skit show.
All loved up: Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala celebrate anniversary
Celebrity couple Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala are sharing their love for each other online as they mark their first year as a couple.
Cape Town court affirms rights of same-sex parents
The Cape Town High Court has allowed two women to be named as the same-sex parents of a child who’s planned to be conceived through IVF.
Imam who “unknowingly” married man now charged with homosexuality
A Muslim cleric in Uganda who claims to have unwittingly married a man he thought was a woman now faces life in prison on charges of having gay sex.
Edwin Cameron to receive social justice award
South African LGBTQ+ icon Edwin Cameron will be honoured with the Inaugural Isibindi Award for Champions of Social Justice, Equality and Dignity in Africa.
Teen expelled from school over rainbow birthday cake
An American teenager has been thrown out of her Christian school simply for celebrating her birthday with a rainbow cake while wearing a rainbow top.
Ugandan imam suspended for “unknowingly marrying a man”
A Muslim cleric in Uganda has been suspended because he got married to a man who he thought was a woman.