Grindr Gang: Seven arrested as kidnapped student rescued
The police have arrested a group of men suspected to be connected to dozens of so-called Grindr Gang cases targeting the LGBTQI+ community.
Curating queer experiences – Tiffany Mugo
Tiffany Mugo heads up HOLAAfrica and strives to present stories and insights into real queer life on the continent on several platforms.
Kenya: Demonstration calls for violence against LGBTQ+ people
Reports emerge of calls for violence against LGBTQ+ people in Kenya in response to a court ruling in favour of an LGBTQ+ organisation.
Chechnya found guilty of torturing man in ‘gay purge’
The European Court of Human Rights rules that a man was a victim of Chechnya’s brutal anti-gay purge in 2017, an event covered up by Russia.
Uganda: Constitutional Court to hear challenges to anti-LGBTQ law
The Constitutional Court of Uganda confirms it will review three petitions challenging the constitutionality of the anti-homosexuality act.
Chris Pappas, SA’s first gay mayor, honoured by Time magazine
South Africa’s first and only openly gay mayor, Chris Pappas, has been recognised by Time magazine as one of the world’s 100 most promising young emerging leaders.
Rugby World Cup: Gay rugby players who’ve flown the rainbow flag
The game of rugby is not known for its out and proud players. As we celebrate the Rugby World Cup, here are nine gay rugby players who’ve flown the rainbow flag.
Kenya: Supreme Court upholds LGBTIQ+ NGO registration
Human rights activists praise the Supreme Court of Kenya’s rejection of an appeal against its ruling on the registration of an LGBTIQ+ group.
New campaign shines spotlight on South Africa’s Equality Courts
A new campaign has been launched to educate South Africa’s LGBTIQ+ community about the Equality Courts and how to effectively use them.
EU faces criticism for ongoing funding to Uganda
LGBTIQ+ activists in Uganda criticise the European Union for continuing to fund the country despite its harsh anti-homosexuality law.