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.
ACDP Condemns Cape Town’s Global LGBTQ Tourism Win as “Promoting Immorality”
The ACDP has criticised Cape Town’s global award as Best LGBTQ+ City Destination, calling the recognition “misguided” and “immoral”.
Almost Half of South Africans Believe Homosexuality Is Morally Wrong
An international survey reveals that 49% of South Africans believe homosexuality is morally wrong, highlighting persistent anti-gay attitudes.
CrossFit Quietly Eases Some Rules on Trans Athletes After Backlash
CrossFit revises its transgender athlete policy after criticism, allowing participation in the Open category of the annual CrossFit Games.
Botswana Same-Sex Couple Fights for Right to Marry in Historic Court Case
A Botswana same-sex couple has launched a landmark court case challenging the country’s Marriage Act in a fight for marriage equality.
Cape Town Crowned World’s Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at Global Travel Awards
Cape Town wins Best LGBTQ+ City Destination at the 2026 Spartacus Travel Awards in Berlin, cementing its reputation as a top queer travel hotspot.
Zanele Muholi Wins ‘Nobel Prize of Photography’ in Global Recognition of Queer Visual Activism
South African queer artist Zanele Muholi has been announced as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Hasselblad Award.