Uganda’s first LGBT centre under threat but activists are defiant

Uganda’s chief homophobe, Minister for Ethics and Integrity Simon Lokodo has lashed out at plans to open an LGBT community and arts center.
“Our time is now!” Global LGBTIQ+ conference underway in Johannesburg

A major three day Global LGBTIQ+ Conference, that seeks to find solutions for challenges facing the LGBTIQ+ community, is being held in Johannesburg.
New York City adds third gender category to birth certificates

The city of New York will introduce a third gender category on birth certificates and make it easier for transgender people to change their gender identity.
President Ramaphosa says homophobia “demeans our common humanity”

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned discrimination against LGBTI people, making him one of the few national leaders in Africa to do so.
Opinion | Do we ever really stop coming out?

As the world marks International Coming Out Day on Thursday, Motlatsi Motseoile questions if coming out should be demanded of all queer people.
Religious groups push Taiwan to hold referendum on same-sex marriage

Conservative groups in Taiwan – backed by US religious bigots – are trying to thwart a court ruling that ordered the recognition of same-sex marriages, through a referendum.
Pretoria Pride 2018 – Gallery 2

Saturday’s Pretoria Pride saw thousands gathering at the Centurion Rugby Club after the annual parade to celebrate the theme of Pride du Soleil.
Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga celebrates LGBTQ community at Pretoria Pride

Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimang addressed the crowds at Saturday’s Pretoria Pride, calling for and end to discrimination and violence against LGBTQ people.
Pretoria Pride 2018 – Gallery 1

Pretoria Pride brought thousands to Centurion in a colourful and festive expression of freedom and LGBTQ identity. Check out our video and first gallery!
Brazil a step closer to homophobic and sexist president

With the world’s highest rate of LGBT murders, more voters in Brazil have backed Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing homophobe, to lead the nation.