A Step Towards Justice: Sam Mbatha Killers Found Guilty
After almost three years of delays, three men have finally been found guilty of murdering up-and-coming LGBTQI+ marketer Sam Mbatha.
Congress Bans LGBTQI+ Rainbow Pride Flags Flying Outside US Embassies
Republicans in the US Congress have pushed through a provision to bar US embassies from flying LGBTIQ+ Pride rainbow flags outside the buildings.
Gay Man Jailed in Qatar Provisionally Freed Pending Investigation
A gay British-Mexican, entrapped by police in Qatar on Grindr, has been provisionally released after a global campaign for his freedom.
Ghana: Parliament and Presidency Clash Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, tells Parliament to stop sending him the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill for his signature amidst legal challenges.
Gay Aussie Footballer Josh Cavallo Proposes in Stadium
Proudly out Australian professional soccer player Josh Cavallo has proposed to his partner on his team’s home pitch.
Japan: Courts Rule in Favour of Same-Sex Marriage
Two courts in Japan have made groundbreaking rulings asserting that the government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
ANC Includes Openly Queer Candidates on National Candidates List
For the first time, the ANC’s National Candidates List for the upcoming elections features three openly queer candidates who may secure seats in Parliament.
Yaya Mavundla: “I Am Equally Worthy As Any Other Woman”
Trans activist, fashionista and media personality Yaya Mavundla opens up about celebrating International Women’s Month as Glamour’s digital cover star.
Uganda: Appeal Court Upholds Ban on LGBTQ+ Group
The Appeal Court in Uganda has upheld the government’s refusal to register an LGBTQ+ rights group because LGBTQ+ people are deemed criminals in the country.
Angola: Carlos Fernandes, LGBTQI+ Pioneer, Believed Murdered
The queer community in Angola is reeling from the loss of Carlos Fernandes, head of the country’s first LGBTQI+ group, amid suspicions of murder.