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Ghana’s Anglican Archbishop Rejects Criminalisation of Gay People

Luiz De Barros — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:38:30 +0000

Ghana’s West African Anglican Archbishop says the church does not support criminalising gay people, despite his country's anti-LGBTQ+ bill.

Mamba Writer — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:29:29 +0000

Meet the Mr Gay Nation SA 2026 finalists and discover their stories, backgrounds and goals ahead of the Grand Finale in September.

Mamba Writer — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:31:54 +0000

An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in July 2026, compiled by MambaOnline and OUT.

Nompilo Gwala — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:08:25 +0000

A new study reveals gender representation trends in Southern African media, finding that while there is progress, men still dominate who gets heard.

Luiz De Barros — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:36:39 +0000

MambaOnline has launched a petition calling on South Africa to reject a planned Pan-African “family values” hate conference in Cape Town.

Luiz De Barros — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:56:05 +0000

Zanele Muholi’s Brave Beauties exhibition at Constitution Hill celebrates trans women, visibility and their place in South Africa’s heritage.

Nompilo Gwala — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:38:38 +0000

Soweto Pride 2026 is coming. Discover the build-up events, Pride March and Queer Joy Celebration happening this September.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:24 +0000

Senegal sends 71 people to trial after mass LGBTQ+ arrests as the country intensifies its crackdown under a harsh new anti-gay law.

Regina Blaque — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:52:35 +0000

Regina Blaque explores South African ballroom, the House of Mizrahi and how queer people find freedom, community and belonging.

Luiz De Barros — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:36:44 +0000

A date change has turned into a social media spat after Pretoria Pride and Jacaranda Pride moved their dates to the same day in October.