Anderson Cooper confirms he’s a daddy

Openly gay CNN television journalist Anderson Cooper has revealed that he has become a father after the birth of his son.
Devastating outing of gay men in Morocco condemned

Human Rights Watch says that an online campaign to out gay and bisexual men in Morocco could subject them to physical harm, prosecution, and discriminatory measures.
Kenya | Court refuses to lift ban on lesbian film Rafiki

In a blow to artistic freedom and expression, a court in Kenya has refused to end the country’s ban on the internationally acclaimed lesbian love story, Rafiki.
Being open to love in times of uncertainty

Remembering recent experiences in Sydney and Hong Kong, Pancho Mulongeni muses about how love has changed during the time of coronavirus. Will it ever be the same again?
Namibia | Tied-up trans woman whipped by community leader on video

LGBTQ activists in Namibia have condemned the brutal hate crime assault of a transgender woman that was captured on video.
Getting down in lockdown: How to get off online

Let’s face it, lockdown sucks, especially for those of us used to regular hook-ups. So what is a lonely, libidinous lad to do when there’s an itch that can’t be scratched? Here are some ideas.
This black queer artist is creating true cosmic fire

Banzii Mavuso is making a mark with two new original works that explore the South African black queer experience in both music and film.
President Ramaphosa cosies up to anti-gay and human rights despots

Questions have been asked as to why President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed the human rights abuses in Iran, which is known for executing gay people.
Mr Gay World SA Charl-Jaquairdo opens up about surviving cancer

In a powerful video, the reigning Mr Gay World SA, Charl-Jaquairdo Van Helsdingen, has spoken candidly about surviving testicular cancer – twice!
DA condemns Christiaan Otto’s homophobia, lodges SAHRC complaint

The DA’s Rainbow Network in Gauteng is outraged by homophobic and transphobic videos and comments made by Christiaan Otto on Facebook.