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Kenya: Murderer of non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba sentenced to jail: LGBTQ+ activists in Kenya are disappointed by the prison sentence meted out to the man who murdered non-binary lesbian Sheila Lumumba.

Norway takes historic step to ban conversion therapy: Norway has emerged as the latest nation to outlaw conversion therapy after its parliament passed a bill criminalising the dangerous practice.

Vatican approves blessing same-sex couples (but not their unions): The Vatican has sanctioned blessings of same-sex couples, although not in any context or ritual associated with a same-sex union or marriage.

Uganda: LGBTQ+ community awaits pivotal Constitutional Court decision: The fate of the LGBTQ+ community in Uganda now rests in the hands of the country's Constitutional Court following a brief hearing on Monday.

Decline in US LGBTQ+ rights support reflects widening political divide: The United States is witnessing a concerning decline in public support for LGBTQ+ rights, marking a departure from previous trends.

Exposing the state of intersex rights on a global scale: International LGBTIQ+ advocacy group ILGA World has unveiled its first comprehensive assessment of intersex rights across 193 UN member states.

Uganda: Court sets date for Anti-Homosexuality Act challenge: The Constitutional Court of Uganda has set a date for the start of the trial challenging the country's repressive Anti-Homosexuality Act.

Ramaphosa urged to sign Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill: LGBTIQ+ groups welcome parliament's passage of the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill and call on President Ramaphosa to speedily sign it into law.

Kenya’s Second Lady: No place for LGBTQ+ people in Africa: Dorcas Rigathi, wife of Kenya's Deputy President, has reasserted her stance against LGBTQ+ people, stating that they are not welcome in Africa.

Simon Nkoli’s mother, Elizabeth has died: Elizabeth Nkoli, the mother of the late South African queer icon Simon Nkoli, has died at the age of 84.