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Anger as lesbian group snubbed by African human rights commission: In a blow to human rights on the continent, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has withdrawn the observer status of the Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL).

This brave Zimbabwe teacher just came out to his students to tackle homophobia: A heroic teacher has caused a firestorm in Zimbabwe after he came out as gay to his students at a top Harare private school.

Minister Gigaba commits to resolving LGBTI issues at Home Affairs: The Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, has once again promised to address the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTI South Africans when dealing with the Department of Home Affairs.

Why did Sesame Street have to deny that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple?: The producers of Sesame Street have again refuted claims that Bert and Ernie are a gay couple. But why did they feel the need to do so?

Rafiki director sues Kenyan government over lesbian love story ban: Wanuri Kahiu, the director of the groundbreaking lesbian love story Rafiki, is suing the Kenyan government in a bid to overturn the acclaimed film's ban.

The first South African LGBTI Business Summit was a groundbreaking success: South African LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) entrepreneurs, business owners and employees came together to flex their economic muscle on Tuesday at the country's first landmark LGBTI Business Summit.

Here are the best companies for LGBTI+ people in South Africa: The results of South Africa's first LGBTI+ Workplace Equality Index (SAWEI) have been released, rating the most inclusive companies in the country to work for.

The world reacts to India’s LGBTQ rights earthquake: The legalisation of homosexuality in India means that tens of millions more LGBTQ people overnight are now living in countries where they are free to love who they want.

Freedom! World’s biggest LGBTI rights victory as India decriminalises homosexuality: In a stunning victory for one of the world's largest LGBTI communities, India's Supreme Court has finally ruled that the 158-year-old Section 377 ban on homosexuality is unconstitutional.

“I’d been living a lie”: Voice SA winner Craig Lucas comes out in powerful letter: Craig Lucas, the winner of season two of The Voice SA, has come out in an emotional and inspiring open letter to his family, friends and fans.