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In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl:
Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town's iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.

Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy:
A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.

Russia: Man Dies After Arrest for Running LGBT Travel Agency:
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.

MambaOnline’s Top Interviews and Profiles of 2024:
In 2024, MambaOnline showcased inspiring queer trailblazers and changemakers. Here’s your chance to explore our top 10 must-read interviews and profiles of the year.

Meet Strictly Come Dancing’s First Drag Performer and Winner:
UK drag star Tayce has made history as the first Strictly Come Dancing drag performer, claiming victory in this year's Christmas Special.

Lithuania: Constitutional Court Overturns LGBTI Families Ban:
Lithuania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a ban on public depictions of LGBTI families is unconstitutional and must be repealed.

Ghana: Supreme Court Dismisses Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Challenges:
Ghana's Supreme Court rejects petitions challenging the country’s harsh Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, clearing the way for it to potentially become law.

Human Rights Groups Condemn FIFA Over Saudi Arabia World Cup:
Human rights groups criticise FIFA for awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, a nation that allows the death penalty for homosexuality.

Report Exposes Sexual Harassment in SA Universities, LGBTQIA+ Students at Heightened Risk:
The Commission for Gender Equality has released a report detailing the persistence of sexual harassment in South African universities.

This Brazilian Tennis Star is an Exceedingly Rare Out Pro Male Player:
Brazilian player João Lucas Reis da Silva has become one of the few active male professionals on the tennis circuit to come out as queer.