Malawi just held its first Pride march

Activists in Malawi, where homosexuality remains a jailable offence, have successfully hosted the country’s first-ever public LGBTIQ+ Pride event.
We love this African mermaid Pride Month photoshoot

Johannesburg queer artist Baba Ganoosh and friends recently took to the waves for a mermaid-themed collaborative photoshoot to celebrate Pride Month.
Canada moves to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy

Lawmakers in Canada’s House of Commons have passed a federal bill to outlaw the dangerous practice of conversion therapy.
Sam Mbatha still missing as two arrested over burnt car murder

Two men arrested in connection with a burnt body found in a car belonging to Sam Mbatha, a member of the LGBTIQ+ community.
Here’s your Pride Month SA queer music playlist

A host of South African queer music artists have released a diverse selection of stunning releases during international Pride Month.
Gay sperm donor loses case against lesbian couple

A Gauteng gay man who donated sperm to a lesbian couple to conceive a child has lost his court case to have access to the boy.
UEFA denies Euro 2020 rainbow stadium request because it’s “political”

UEFA has rejected a request to light up Munich’s Allianz Arena soccer stadium in rainbow colours to protest Hungary’s anti-LGBTIQ+ laws.
History made as NFL footballer Carl Nassib comes out as gay

American footballer Carl Nassib has come out as gay, making him the first-ever openly gay active player in the National Football League.
Man accused of murdering Anele Bhengu remains behind bars

The man accused of murdering young lesbian woman Anele Bhengu in a brutal attack in KwaZulu-Natal has appeared in court.
Family of Sam Mbatha ask for an end to speculation

The family of marketer Sam Mbatha have asked for an end to speculation about his fate after a body was discovered in his burned-out car.