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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.

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.

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.

Namibia’s EFF condemns same-sex marriage ruling as “un-African”:
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters have accused the country's Supreme Court of imposing foreign values on Namibia.

Northern Cape pastor claims to “pray the gay away”:
A pastor from Groblershoop has ignited controversy with his claims of exorcising demons that cause autism, depression, and homosexuality.

Historic! Supreme Court of Namibia recognises same-sex marriages:
The Supreme Court of Namibia has ruled that same-sex marriages registered outside of Namibia must be recognised in the country.

Florida: Doctors now allowed to turn away LGBTIQ+ people:
The American state of Florida has enacted new legislation that will allow doctors to refuse to treat patients because they are LGBTIQ+.

Here’s why commemorating IDAHOBIT matters:
The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is marked every 17 May. Here's why it still matters.

Repressive Russia fines Google for LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’:
Google has been fined by Russia for failing to delete two YouTube videos that were deemed to be "LGBTQ+ propaganda".