Calum Scott’s beautiful new coming out music video is a must-watch

Get ready to cry! British singer and songwriter Calum Scott, who’s just toured South Africa, has released a heartrending video about coming out to your parents.
Two African movies among best queer films of 2018

African filmmakers are making waves in the queer film scene with Rafiki and Kanarie, as highlighted by leading film site Indiewire.
Tunisia | Abuse and torture of gay men documented

The authorities in Tunisia are accused of continuing to violate the privacy of men suspected of being gay and pressuring them to take anal tests and to confess to homosexual activity.
This US city will be run entirely by LGBTQ people

Wilton Manors in Florida has elected a fully LGBTQ city council, making it only the second city in the US to do so.
A world first as Scotland leads the way in LGBTI inclusive education

Scotland says it will become the first country in the world to have LGBTI inclusive education embedded in the school curriculum.
Transgender prisoner takes Correctional Services to Equality Court

A transgender prisoner is suing the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services for her right to simply be herself while in prison.
Botswana | Activists condemn horror video beating of trans woman

A social media video of a transgender woman being brutally beaten and abused by a mob in Botswana has been condemned by activists.
Shameful! South African homophobia and hate speech exposed online

From calling for our execution to sending us to Antarctica, reports about the anti-LGBTQ witch hunt in Tanzania have exposed the horrific extent of homophobic hate speech from South Africans on social media.
Mr Gay World speaks out against LGBTQ+ crackdown in Tanzania

Australian Jordan Bruno, Mr Gay World 2018, has condemned the latest crackdown against the LGBTQ+ community in Tanzania.
Brand South Africa honours Jozi Cats gay rugby club

Brand South Africa has recognised Jozi Cats, Africa’s first gay and inclusive competitive rugby club. It was also named an ambassador for the Play Your Part initiative aimed at inspiring and encouraging active citizenship in the country.