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Historic: Namibia’s Two Out Queer Candidates Standing for Parliament: Namibia's elections make history with two out and proud queer candidates running for public office, a first for the nation and its LGBTIQ+ community.

Nigeria: Mob Beats and Humiliates Men Over Homosexuality Claims: Disturbing videos show four young men being beaten by a mob in the Nigerian city of Benin after they were accused of same-sex intimacy.

“When Will This Violence End?” Global Murders of Transgender People on the Rise: The number of transgender individuals murdered globally has risen sharply, which activists say reflects the impact of anti-rights movements.

Yes, It’s Helen Zille in Drag!: South African politician Helen Zille, who's been accused of transphobia, has undergone an astonishing drag transformation for Die Tollie & Manila Show.

Hope and Defiance Mark Opening of ILGA World Conference: Powerful South Africa and international speakers opened the ILGA World Conference amid growing global repression against LGBTIQ+ communities.

ILGA World Conference: Global LGBTIQ+ Gathering Kicks Off in Cape Town: The 2024 ILGA World Conference, one of the largest global gatherings of LGBTIQ+ activists and allies, has commenced in Cape Town.

Date Set for Trial of Johannesburg Grindr Gang Suspects: Activists have welcomed the setting of a trial date for the seven men accused of being part of the so-called "Grindr gang."

USA: Horrified LGBTQ+ Community Braces for Another Trump Presidency: The prospect of a second Trump administration has left America's LGBTQ+ community bracing for renewed threats to its rights and freedoms.

LGBTIQ+ Ally Duma Boko to Lead Botswana as New President: Duma Boko, a human rights lawyer who's set to become Botswana's new president, is known for his firm support of LGBTIQ+ rights.

ILGA World Blocks Israeli Bid to Host 2026 Conference: ILGA World, the global LGBTIQ organisation, has barred an Israeli organisation from bidding to host its 2026 World Conference in Tel Aviv.