HEADLINES
Namibia: Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Law Enacted:
Activists have vowed to challenge a new law in Namibia that overturns a landmark Supreme Court ruling by outlawing same-sex marriage.
Trump’s Revenge: President Trump Slashes Trans Rights on First Day:
Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has issued a devastating executive order attacking the rights of transgender Americans.
In Pictures: Gert-Johan Coetzee’s Disney Collection:
Out and proud South African designer, Gert-Johan Coetzee, has unveiled his recent limited-edition capsule collection with Disney.
Mali’s Military Junta Has Made Homosexuality a Crime – What the New Law Says:
Mali has for the first time banned same-sex intimacy. Christophe Broqua, an LGBTIQ specialist in the region, looks at what this entails.
Beyond Acceptance: Queer Filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp:
We spoke with filmmaker Renaldo Schwarp about representation, his journey as a queer storyteller, and the vision behind his newest film.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: December 2024:
An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and updates in South Africa in December 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Dead But May Return:
The anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed in Ghana last year has been declared void by the country's new president, but it may resurface in the future.
DA Officially Backs WorldPride Cape Town 2028:
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has officially endorsed Cape Town hosting WorldPride in 2028, describing it as a boost for the city’s economy.
Vatican May Allow Celibate Gay Priests to Enter Priesthood:
In what some say is a step forward, the Vatican is more open to admitting gay priests into the priesthood, provided they remain celibate.
The Trumpification of Meta: Company Now Dubbed “An Anti-LGBTQ Company”:
Meta has announced more drastic changes that critics say position the company and its platforms as hostile toward the LGBTQ+ community.
Corporate America Still Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion Despite Backlash:
As some high-profile corporations scale back diversity and inclusion
In Pictures: MCQP Mother of Pearl:
Experience the spectacle of MCQP, Cape Town's iconic themed queer party, with these stunning images of its recent 30th edition.
You’ve Got the Power: Unleash Your Sexual Health:
Imagine being your own superhero. The kind who’s fully in charge of their sexual health, ready to conquer the world—and the bedroom.
Alarm as Meta Drops Anti-LGBTQ Hate Speech Policies:
Meta and its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, are facing criticism for aligning with the Trump-fueled conservatism sweeping through the American tech sector.
Zimbabwe: Ruling Party Pledges to Crack Down on LGBTIQ+ Community:
In a distressing development, Zanu-PF, the ruling party in Zimbabwe, has vowed to intensify the enforcement of the ban on homosexuality.
Transgender Woman in Brutal Hate Crime Attack in Tshwane Tavern:
A 23-year-old transgender woman from Tshwane has survived a violent hate crime attack that's left her with physical and emotional scars.
Comoros: Two Women Convicted of Same-Sex Intimacy:
A same-sex female couple in the island nation of Comoros has been sentenced to several months in prison for their intimate relationship.
New French Guidelines Support Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth:
New French medical guidelines back the importance of gender-affirming care for trans youth, including the use of puberty blockers.
Russia: Man Dies After Arrest for Running LGBT Travel Agency:
The director of a travel agency arrested by Russian authorities for allegedly organising LGBT tours was found dead in his cell in Moscow.
JK Rowling Denies That Trans Children Exist (She’s Wrong):
Delving deeper into her transphobia, Harry Potter author JK Rowling has sparked outrage by falsely claiming that trans children don't exist.