LGBTQIA+ Sector Pushes for Deeper Inclusion as National Dialogue Enters Critical Phase
LGBTQIA+ sector strengthens its role in South Africa’s National Dialogue, driving inclusion, accountability and grassroots participation forward.
Ghanaian TV Host Sparks Outrage After Saying He Would Kill His Gay Children
Ghanaian broadcaster faces backlash after saying he would kill his children if they were LGBTQ+, sparking outrage and calls for accountability.
US University Cancels Honour for Ghana’s President Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Plans to present Ghana’s President with an honorary doctorate in the USA have been cancelled over his support for a pending anti-LGBTQ+ bill.
Nightclub to Prison Cell: Russia Jails LGBTQ+ Venue Owner for “Extremism” in Rights Crackdown
Russia jails the owner of an LGBTQ-inclusive nightclub owner for “extremism” as crackdown on the rights of the queer community intensifies.
LGBTQIA+ Sector Takes Centre Stage in Historic National Dialogue Pilot
South Africa’s LGBTQIA+ community holds its first pilot dialogue in National Dialogue 2026, promoting inclusion and shaping the nation’s future.
Bail Application Delays Trial in Eastern Cape “Corrective Rape” Case
A corrective rape case in the Eastern Cape has been delayed after the accused filed a new bail application, sparking protests and calls for justice.
Campaign for Cape Town’s Sandy Bay to Be Officially Recognised as Nudist Beach
There are calls for Sandy Bay in Cape Town, known internationally as a gay meeting spot, to be officially recognised as a nudist beach.
LGBTQIA+ Activists March on Pretoria, Call for Urgent Action on Human Rights Day
LGBTQIA+ activists marched in Pretoria on Human Rights Day, demanding urgent government action on equality, healthcare, and legal recognition.
Rights Groups React after Senegal Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Hiking Penalties
Rights groups warn Senegal’s tougher anti-LGBTQ+ bill, with up to 10-year sentences, could fuel violence, displacement and discrimination.
Opinion: The “Thrown Off Roofs” Narrative – Why Misinformation Harms Queer Solidarity
Activist Sikhander Coopoo questions the “thrown off roofs” narrative and explores how misinformation and pinkwashing are shaping queer solidarity debates.