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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.

Victims of Deadly Hate Crimes Honoured at Johannesburg Pride: The 13 known LGBTIQ+ victims of suspected hate crimes in South Africa were honoured at Saturday's Johannesburg Pride March.

Size Matters: South Africa’s LGBTI Market Valued at R250 Billion Annually: A landmark report has, for the first time, quantified the economic power of South Africa’s LGBTI market, showing its impact on the economy.

Start Your Engines! Drag Race South Africa is Coming!: Get ready to sashay and slay! The hugely popular drag reality phenomenon Drag Race is set to speed into Africa with Drag Race South Africa.

Italy Further Restricts Same-Sex Couples From Having Children: Italy's government has voted to ban couples from having babies through surrogacy abroad, limiting parenting options for same-sex couples.

Cape Town Grindr Gang Case Postponed: The case against three men, alleged to be part of a so-called Grindr Gang syndicate, who targeted gay men in Cape Town has been postponed.

Parents: SA Churches Must Act Against Anti-LGBTIQ+ Violence: Parents of LGBTIQ+ individuals have protested at the failure of the SA Council of Churches to take a stand against anti-LGBTIQ+ violence.

Ghana: Cardinal Turkson Shocked That Bill Outlaws LGBTQ+ Identities: Cardinal Peter Turkson, a prominent Vatican figure, expresses surprise that Ghana's Anti-LGBTQ+ law will criminalise people for being LGBTQ+.

Sade Giliberti Marries Longtime Love Chané Scallan in Dreamy Portugal Ceremony: Sade Giliberti, beloved South African TV personality, has tied the knot with her longtime girlfriend, Chané Scallan, in Portugal!