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Not like father, like son? Duduzane Zuma backs LGBTQI+ rights: Jacob Zuma's son, Duduzane, is set to launch a political party - one that backs LGBTQI+ rights, in contrast to his father's bigoted stance.

Nigeria: Police Threaten to Arrest LGBTIQ+ TikTokers: The celebration of LGBTIQ+ identities on TikTok in Nigeria sparks a disturbing response from police, who've threatened to arrest participants.

Queer Demographic Revolution: Almost 30% of Gen Z Americans Identify as LGBTQ+: There's a seismic shift in sexuality and gender identification among young Americans, with 28% of Gen Z adults identifying as LGBTQ+.

Alarming Findings in isiZulu LGBTIQ+ Online Search Results Study: A study into online search engine results for isiZulu LGBTIQ+ terms, reveals an "astonishing" amount of disinformation and hate content.

Dricus Du Plessis UFC opponent’s shocking anti-LGBTIQ+ rant: Sean Strickland, the man beaten by South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis in the weekend's UFC championship bout, is an unrepentant queerphobe.

Burundi: President accused of stoking anti-LGBTIQ+ hate: Burundi's president has come under fire from Human Rights Watch, the US and the EU for expressing support for executing LGBTIQ+ individuals.

RuPaul Champions Drag Queens in Emmys Triumph: In a triumphant moment at the Emmys, RuPaul won his 8th Emmy Award and 5th for RuPaul’s Drag Race. Here are all the LGBTIQ+ Emmy highlights!

Ghana: Education authorities specify ban on same-sex conduct: The Ghana Education Service encourages anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment by unnecessarily singling out same-sex sexual conduct in schools as misconduct.

Gabriel Attal makes history as France’s first gay prime minister: In a historic move, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the appointment of Gabriel Attal as the first gay Prime Minister of France.

Brutal assault on trans woman sparks outrage in Namibia: In a shocking incident in Namibia, two men are facing attempted murder charges after allegedly beating and sexually assaulting a trans woman.