Here are the 2023 Mr Gay World contestants!
Hold onto your sashes, folks! Here are the men who are set to represent their respective nations at the 2023 Mr Gay World Grand Finale.
Advocating for LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers at Soweto Pride
The 19th annual Soweto Pride brought to the forefront the critical issues faced by LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa.
Seven “Grindr Gang” accused appear in court
The seven “Grindr Gang” men accused of kidnapping and assaulting a Wits student, whom they targeted on Grindr, will remain behind bars.
In Pictures: The Faces of Pretoria Pride 2023
Pretoria Pride celebrated its tenth anniversary under the theme of “Be Your Alter Ego.” We were there to capture the faces of Pretoria Pride 2023!
Kenya: Amnesty Integrational warns of dangerous anti-LGBTIQ+ radicalisation
Amnesty International has expressed profound disquiet over the growing wave of radical anti-LGBTIQ+ sentiment in Kenya, both online and in the streets.
Cape Town: Religious queerphobes take down Cathedral Pride flag
A group of self-proclaimed Christians illegally removed the Pride flag outside St. George’s Cathedral in Cape Town, claiming the church is “infested.”
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doubles down on transphobia
The UK government is hardening its stance against the LGBTIQ+ community, with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak publicly dismissing transgender identities.
Huge victory for LGBTIQ+ rights in Mauritius
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Mauritius has declared the country’s colonial-era ban on same-sex intimacy un-African and unconstitutional.
Pope suggests priests could bless same-sex unions
Pope Francis has indicated that there may be leeway for priests to offer some form of blessing to same-sex couples on a case-by-case basis.
Queer film in Africa is rising – even in countries with the harshest anti-LGBTIQ+ laws
Author and academic Gibson Ncube looks at the growing influence of African queer film, despite censorship and oppressive laws.