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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.

Sam Mbatha’s Killers Receive Life Sentences But 2 Appeal:
The family of Sam Mbatha have welcomed the sentencing of the three murderers convicted of brutally killing and burning the young LGBTQI+ man.

Paris Olympics: Three South Africans Among 175 Out LGBTQ+ Athletes:
At least 175 openly LGBTQ+ athletes are competing for medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, including three from South Africa.

Paris Olympics: History Made as Drag Queens Carry Olympic Torch:
For the first time ever, three drag queens have carried the Olympic torch ahead of the opening of the 2024 Games in France.

Namibia: Government Appeals Historic Same-Sex Ruling:
The Government of Namibia chooses the wrong side of history - will challenge the landmark ruling reversing the apartheid-era same-sex ban.

Elon Musk Shamefully Claims His Estranged Trans Child is “Dead”:
South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has publicly rejected his estranged daughter's trans identity, claiming that he has "lost his son."