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Uganda: Landlords start evicting LGBTQ+ people:
It appears that landlords in Uganda have now begun evicting LGBTQ+ tenants to avoid violating the recently enacted Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Pride survey finds that 9% of adults in 30 countries identify as LGBT+:
A survey of 30 countries, including South Africa, has revealed that approximately 9% of their populations identify as LGBT+.
Namibia: Methodist Church condemns anti-LGBTQ marches as two arrested:
The Methodist Church in Namibia called on its members to refrain from participating in marches against the LGBTQ+ community on Friday.
Being queer in Africa: the state of LGBTIQ+ rights across the continent:
We asked sociologist and queer studies scholar Zethu Matebeni five questions about the state of LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa.
Given Baloyi inspires, motivates and educates on the black queer experience:
Radio content producer and Unstoppable Thabooty reality TV star Given Baloyi discusses, queer life and LGBTQI+ rights in South Africa.
Siya Khumalo: Minister Ntshavheni shows how fashionable it is to throw platitudes at the LGBTI+ community around Pride Month:
The South African government must offer more than token gestures of solidarity to the LGBTI+ community this Pride Month, writes Siya Khumalo.
Uganda: Anti-LGBTIQ+ law faces court challenge as US threatens sanctions:
Human rights activists in Uganda have filed a constitutional court challenge against the country's appalling new Anti-Homosexuality Act.
South African parents call for repeal of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act:
Parents of queer children have written an open letter to Uganda's President Museveni urging him to be guided by the principles of humanity and compassion.
Queer community mourns journalist and thinker Eusebius McKaiser:
Tributes have poured in for Eusebius McKaiser, one of the South African queer community's most brilliant minds, who died suddenly at the age of 45.
Uganda: President signs horrific anti-LGBT bill into law:
Uganda's LGBT community is facing dark days ahead after President Yoweri Museveni signed the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Bill into law.
LGBTQ+ corporate allies must show their true colours:
Recent incidents in the US suggest that some companies are only LGBTQ+ corporate allies for as long as it doesn't affect their bottom line.
Faith and sexuality: Embracing the paradox:
Former pastor Ishmael Mokone writes that while reconciling faith and sexuality can be a challenge for many queer people, it's a journey worth taking.
SA won’t condemn Uganda’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill but will “engage”:
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has finally outlined the South African government's position on Uganda's Anti-Homosexuality Bill.
10 African queer books you should read:
Here are ten memorable books that explore the African queer experience from different countries and perspectives.
Namibia: Drag event cancelled amid anti-LGBTQ+ backlash:
The organisers of Drag Night Namibia have made the difficult decision to cancel their event due to concerns for the safety of the LGBTQ+ community.
Missing gay man Ntokozo Zuke found murdered in KZN:
The news of the brutal murder of Ntokozo Zuke, a vibrant 24-year-old gay man, has left friends, family, and community members in mourning.
March in Khayelitsha to mark 10 years of Khumbulani Pride:
Over 100 people marked 10 years of Khumbulani Pride by marching to the Harare police station in Khayelitsha, Cape Town at the weekend.
A queer comic for queer folk: Iron Nail Afternoon:
Award-winning South African queer artist LJ Phillips talks to Mamba about her online comic series, Iron Nail Afternoon.
Kenya’s Kakuma refugee camp still not safe for LGBTI refugees:
LGBTI individuals in Kenya's massive Kakuma refugee camp continue to be plagued by homo- and transphobic discrimination and violence.
Oh crab! – Let’s talk about pubic lice:
If you have pubic lice (crabs), don’t feel alarmed or ashamed. Here's what you need to know about these itchy and tiny unwelcome guests.