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UK: Leading Pride Events Ban Political Parties: Four of the UK’s largest Pride events have announced a suspension of all political parties participating in their 2025 celebrations.

How Will Newly-Elected Pope Leo XIV Treat LGBTQ+ People?: America's first leader of the Catholic Church, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, has expressed concerning views about homosexuality and same-sex families.

Namibia: Celebrating African Drag and Vogue Beyond Borders: An exciting international artistic collaboration is set to spotlight African drag and ballroom culture on the global stage.

Justice on Hold: Grindr Gang Trial Stalled Again: The start of the trial for the seven "Grindr Gang" accused in Johannesburg continues to be pushed back over bureaucratic incompetence.

Inclusion Reversed as Trans Women Banned from English Football and Cricket: England's Football Association and Cricket Board have announced dramatic bans on trans women playing in women’s football and cricket.

Southern Africa: Surge in Violence Against LGBTIQ+ Community: Three members of the LGBTIQ+ community have recently been targeted in suspected hate crimes in Southern Africa, with two deaths reported.

Cape Town: Community Mourns Linten Jutzen After Shocking Murder: Cape Town's LGBTQI+ community is heartbroken following the brutal murder of 44-year-old Linten Jutzen, a beloved and vibrant figure.

“Who Am I to Judge?”: The Pope Who Opened the Door to LGBTQ+ Dialogue: Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a mixed but historic legacy on LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church.

UK Supreme Court Excludes Trans Women from Definition of ‘Woman’: In a major blow to equality, the UK Supreme Court rules that the definition of "woman" under the country’s Equality Act excludes trans women.

Updated LGBTQIA+ Guidelines Launched for South African Mental Health Professionals: Mental health professionals in South Africa now have access to updated new guidelines for working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ individuals.