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.
Faith Leaders Urge Ghana’s Parliament to Reject Extreme Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Progressive faith leaders call on Ghana’s parliament to reject a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that could jail people for their identity and punish those who support them.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2026
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in February 2026, compiled by MambaOnline.
Family Demands Justice after Murder of LGBTQIA+ Hammanskraal Resident Tshepang Phokobye
Calls for justice after LGBTQIA+ Hammanskraal resident Tshepang Phokobye was found shot dead near Pienaarsrivier, north of Pretoria.
A Dark Day for Africa: World Condemns Senegal’s New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Calls grow for Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to reject a bill doubling prison sentences for LGBTQ+ people, sparking condemnation from human rights leaders around the world.
Lesbian Woman Brutally Attacked Outside Hillbrow Bar in Suspected Hate Crime
A lesbian woman from Johannesburg is struggling to cope after a violent attack outside a Hillbrow bar that’s alleged to be a homophobic hate crime
Senegal: Lawmakers Pass Bill to Double Prison Sentence for Homosexuality
Senegal lawmakers have voted to double prison sentences for homosexuality and criminalise LGBTQ advocacy, raising fears of a growing crackdown.
Justice for Gay Robbery Victims: Kenyan Court Jails Criminals in Landmark Case
Kenyan court jails men for robbing gay victims lured through Facebook, affirming that LGBTQ people are entitled to justice despite anti-gay laws.
Beyond Visibility: Why LGBTI Entrepreneurs Are Still Locked Out of South Africa’s Economy
Despite legal equality, many LGBTI entrepreneurs in South Africa remain excluded from corporate supply chains and funding, sparking calls for real economic inclusion.
“Apologise for Colonial Homophobia”: Activists Challenge King Charles
Activists urge King Charles to apologise for Britain’s colonial anti-LGBTQ laws still used to criminalise same-sex relationships in Commonwealth countries.