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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.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: October 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in October 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
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.
Review: The Blueprint by Ina Propriette – A Blue Love Letter to Cape Town Drag Herstory:
Ina Propriette’s 'The Blueprint' dazzles while reclaiming and reimagining Cape Town's queer drag culture, writes Belinda Qaqamba Ka-Fassie.
Luke Evans’ Memoir Shows Why ‘There’s no Such Thing as a Gay Jehovah’s Witness’:
Out Hollywood actor Luke Evans writes candidly in his memoir about experiencing homophobia while growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness.
US Senate Representative Applauds Efforts to Support Key Populations in Tshwane:
US Senate staff member Heather Flynn visits Tshwane's Aurum POP INN clinic, praising its impactful work with key populations like MSM and transgender women.
“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.
Cape Town’s ILGA World Conference a Milestone for LGBTI Human Rights:
Cape Town became a beacon of progress as it hosted the ILGA World Conference, a pivotal moment in the fight for global LGBTI rights.
Chemsex Harm Reduction AI Chatbot Aims to Tackle Stigma and Improve Health:
A new AI chatbot has been launched to provide non-judgemental harm reduction support to men who have sex with men who engage in chemsex.
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.
Sachet Away: 4 Drag Artists vs Plastic:
While drag artists may use plastic in their costumes, some are speaking out about the plastic industry’s intrusion into our world and bodies.
In Pictures: Lesotho Pride 2024:
The 2024 Lesotho Pride event marked a vibrant celebration for the country’s LGBTQIA+ community. Check out these stunning images of the day.
“Let’s Make Discrimination a Thing of the Past”: Lesotho Pride 2024:
As exemplified by the 2024 edition, Lesotho Pride is one of the most important events for the Southern African nation’s queer community.
Queer Music: Ange Madame Defies limits with New Album:
South African queer avant-garde artist Ange Madame unveils their second album and continues to create unseen worlds in their music and art
LGBTI Movements Under Attack: $100 Million in LGBTI Funding Announced:
Amid rising anti-rights backlash, more than $100 million in new LGBTI funding has been pledged for groups and initiatives worldwide.
International Pride Awards Honour Five Global LGBTIQ+ Equality Heroes:
Five remarkable advocates for LGBTIQ+ equality were celebrated at the first-ever International Pride Awards in Cape Town on Wednesday.
MCQP Turns 30 with the Mother of All Celebrations:
MCQP, Cape Town's iconic LGBTQIA+ costume celebration, is set to return for its 30th anniversary with another uniquely-themed outing.
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.
Grindr Launches HIV Self-Test Kit Programme in Namibia, an African First:
Dating app Grindr is now linking users in Namibia and Australia to free HIV self-test kits that are delivered directly to their homes.