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.
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.
Uganda Finally Sets Date for Crucial Anti-Homosexuality Act Appeal
Uganda’s Supreme Court finally sets a date to hear an appeal against the Anti-Homosexuality Act that imposes life imprisonment and the death penalty.
Cape Town School Cancels Anti-LGBTQ+ “Faith, Family & Freedom” Event – But Concerns Remain
A Somerset West school cancelled an anti-LGBTQ+ event after parent concerns, but similar messaging at a church gathering the next day sparked further controversy.
US Hate Group Linked to Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Senegal and Ghana
US group MassResistance has been linked to anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Senegal and Ghana, raising concerns over foreign influence and rising discrimination.
Opinion: Botswana Same-Sex Marriage Case – The Rule of Law, Not the Rule of Religion
Botswana’s same-sex marriage case tests constitutional rights against religious pressure, highlighting equality, rule of law, and judicial independence, writes Bradley Fortuin.