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Gay Man Jailed After Police Grindr Trap Allowed to Leave Qatar: A gay British-Mexican man, entrapped by Qatari police who denied him his HIV medication, has been allowed to leave the country.

Pope Meets Ugandan LGBTIQ Activist in Rome: In a historic moment, a Ugandan LGBTQ+ activist has met with Pope Francis at the Vatican, receiving his support for equal rights.

Paris Olympics: African LGBTQ+ Boxer Cindy Ngamba Wins Medal: Cameroonian-born boxer Cindy Ngamba has become the only openly LGBTQ+ African athlete to win a medal at the Paris Olympic Games.

Nigeria: LGBTIQ+ Community Shaken by Murder of Trans Social Media Figure: Nigeria's LGBTIQ+ community is mourning the brutal murder of Chantelle, popularly known as Abuja Area Mama, a well-known transgender TikToker.

Bulgaria Passes “LGBTI Propaganda” Ban in Schools: The Parliament of Bulgaria has passed a Russian-style "gay propaganda" ban that will outlaw any representation of LGBT+ people in schools.

Mauritius Pride Celebrates Newfound Freedom for LGBTIQ+ Community: The recent 2024 Mauritius Pride march saw LGBTQ+ individuals and allies come out to celebrate the freedom to openly be themselves.

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.