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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.
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.
Mauritius Pride Celebrates Newfound Freedom for LGBTIQ+ Community:
The recent 2024 Mauritius Pride march saw LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come out to celebrate the freedom to openly be themselves.
Liberia: New Bill Aims to Punish Homosexuality with Life in Prison:
An extreme anti-LGBTIQ+ bill has been introduced in the Parliament of Liberia, following in the footsteps of similarly draconian legislation in Uganda and Ghana.
Uganda: Man Charged with Aggravated Homosexuality Released on Bail After a Year:
Michael Opolot, one of the first men to face the death penalty under Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Act, has been released on bail.
British Medical Association Calls for Pause on Cass Review Implementation:
The British Medical Association has raised concerns about the methodologies and recommendations of the controversial Cass Review.
Ghana: UN Criticises Court Ruling Upholding Anti-Gay Law:
The UN Human Rights Office says it "deeply regrets" the Ghana Supreme Court's decision to uphold the colonial-era ban on same-sex intimacy.
“Fragile” Conservative Christian Meltdown Over Olympic Drag Feast:
Conservative Christians have been clutching their collective pearls at a scene in the opening of the Olympic Games that they believe mocked the Biblical last supper.