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Teen arrested in hate crime murder of gay NYC dancer O’Shea Sibley:
A teenager has been arrested and charged with the hate crime murder of gay dancer and choreographer O’Shea Sibley in New York City last week.
Botswana Justice Minister halts debate on gay decriminalisation bill:
LGBTIQ+ rights activists in Botswana have welcomed the decision by the government to suspend the debate on a bill to decriminalise homosexuality
South African queer film triumphs at Durban International Film Festival:
Queer film "Runs in the Family" has won the prestigious Best South African Feature award at the recent Durban International Film Festival.
Beyoncé pays tribute to murdered gay vogueing dancer:
Beyoncé has honoured O’Shea Sibley, a young gay man who was stabbed to death while dancing to her music in what is suspected to be a hate crime.
US lawmakers urge World Bank to suspend loans to Uganda over anti-LGBTQ+ law:
Several members of the US Congress have appealed to Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group, to suspend all lending to Uganda.
US warns Namibia’s new anti-LGBTQ+ bills could impact HIV response:
American Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador John N. Nkengasong, has addressed the alarming new anti-LGBTQ legislation recently passed in Namibia.
Civil society groups picket Uganda High Commission:
Several groups have picketed against Uganda's anti-homosexuality law in Pretoria to highlight the devastating impact it will have on the HIV epidemic.
Dozens of trans men enter Miss Italy pageant in protest:
Dozens of trans men have made a bold statement by entering the Miss Italy pageant in protest against the contest's ban on trans women.
New Grindr gang attack reported in Soweto:
A man in Soweto has become the latest victim of the Grindr gang, criminals who target queer individuals through dating apps like Grindr.
EFF and LGBTQI+ students clash over queerphobic professor’s UCT lecture:
Tensions ran high on Monday as scuffles erupted between EFF supporters and LGBTQI+ students protesting against a lecture by Patrick Lumumba.