Mpox Outbreak in Africa Was Neglected – It Could Now Turn Into the Next Global Pandemic

The WHO has now declared the current upsurge of mpox in central Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
This Same-Sex Flamingo Couple Are Raising a Chick in an English Zoo

A same-sex flamingo couple have successfully hatched and are raising a chick at the Paignton Zoo in southwest England.
Gay Man Jailed After Police Grindr Trap Allowed to Leave Qatar

A gay British-Mexican man, entrapped by Qatari police who denied him his HIV medication, has been allowed to leave the country.
Almost a Year Later, Joburg Grindr Gang Case Postponed Again

The seven alleged ‘Grindr Gang’ members accused of kidnapping and severely assaulting a Johannesburg student last year appeared in court on Monday.
Pope Meets Ugandan LGBTIQ Activist in Rome

In a historic moment, a Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, receiving his support for equal rights.
Mozambique’s Transgender History on Display in a Powerful Photo Exhibition

A pioneering photo exhibition of Mozambique’s queer and transgender past that was staged 20 years ago in Mozambique and South Africa has found new life and a new audience.
Meet the Mr Gay World 2024 Delegates

Representatives from twelve countries are competing for the title of Mr Gay World 2024, hosted this year in England. Meet them here!
Paris Olympics: African LGBTQ+ Boxer Cindy Ngamba Wins Medal

Cameroonian-born boxer Cindy Ngamba has become the only openly LGBTQ+ African athlete to win a medal at the Paris Olympic Games.
Nigeria: LGBTIQ+ Community Shaken by Murder of Trans Social Media Figure

Nigeria’s LGBTIQ+ community is mourning the brutal murder of Chantelle, popularly known as Abuja Area Mama, a well-known transgender TikToker.
Bulgaria Passes “LGBTI Propaganda” Ban in Schools

The Parliament of Bulgaria has passed a Russian-style “gay propaganda” ban that will outlaw any representation of LGBT+ people in schools.