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Botswana Collective Celebrates Black African Queer Creativity with New Zine: Botswana-based art collective Banana Club is celebrating the resilience, beauty, and creative prowess of black African queer bodies.
Thailand Set to Recognise Same-Sex Marriages: Thailand has taken a historic and significant step towards becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalise same-sex marriage.
A Queer Perspective on Easter: Easter is an opportunity to reflect on Jesus' vision of love, compassion, and radical inclusion, not religious dogma, writes Ishmael Mokone.
A Step Towards Justice: Sam Mbatha Killers Found Guilty: After almost three years of delays, three men have finally been found guilty of murdering up-and-coming LGBTQI+ marketer Sam Mbatha.
Men2Men Health: Don’t Worry, Be Savvy: Many guys avoid dealing with their sexual health. Here's why it’s important to overcome that fear for a healthier, more confident life.
Congress Bans LGBTQI+ Rainbow Pride Flags Flying Outside US Embassies: Republicans in the US Congress have pushed through a provision to bar US embassies from flying LGBTIQ+ Pride rainbow flags outside the buildings.
Zimbabwe Olympic Swimmer Sean Gunn’s Coming Out Journey: Sean Gunn, a former Olympic swimmer from Zimbabwe now based in South Africa, recently came out as a gay man in an interview with Out Sports.
Gay Man Jailed in Qatar Provisionally Freed Pending Investigation: A gay British-Mexican, entrapped by police in Qatar on Grindr, has been provisionally released after a global campaign for his freedom.
Queer Nigerians Bravely Breaking Gender Boundaries: Here are four trans, non-binary and queer Nigerians who are breaking boundaries through bold visibility on social media.
Ghana: Parliament and Presidency Clash Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill: The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, tells Parliament to stop sending him the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill for his signature amidst legal challenges.
South Africa LGBTIQ+ Rights Watch: February 2024: An overview of LGBTIQ+ rights violations, hate speech incidents and case updates in South Africa in February 2024, collated by OUT and Mamba.
A moment for queer farmworkers to shine: For queer farmworkers in a small Western Cape town, participating in a queer-inclusive beauty pageant opened the door to a greater sense of purpose.
Miss Drag South Africa 2024 Finalists Revealed: The top 10 finalists who will be vying for the coveted title of Miss Drag South Africa 2024 in Cape Town have been revealed.
Pietermaritzburg Auto Shop Denies Photo of Shocking Anti-LGBTQ Sign: The owner of a Pietermaritzburg car parts shop has denied that his establishment put up an offensive sign turning away LGBTQ people.
Gay Aussie Footballer Josh Cavallo Proposes in Stadium: Proudly out Australian professional soccer player Josh Cavallo has proposed to his partner on his team's home pitch.
Japan: Courts Rule in Favour of Same-Sex Marriage:  Two courts in Japan have made groundbreaking rulings asserting that the government’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
US Christian right has taken aim at LGBTIQ+ rights, sex education and abortion in Africa – new book: A new book reveals the role played by right wing US Christian groups in spreading their anti-LGBTIQ+ influence in African countries.
Con Hill Human Rights Festival is a Call to “Seize the Power!”: The 6th edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival takes place from 21 to 24 March under the 2024 theme of Seize the Power!
ANC Includes Openly Queer Candidates on National Candidates List: For the first time, the ANC's National Candidates List for the upcoming elections features three openly queer candidates who may secure seats in Parliament.
Yaya Mavundla: “I Am Equally Worthy As Any Other Woman”: Trans activist, fashionista and media personality Yaya Mavundla opens up about celebrating International Women's Month as Glamour's digital cover star.