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latest news & developmentsMswati’s word as law fuels repression in Eswatini
The call for freedom of expression, including LGBTIQ+ rights, is a fundamental human right vital for safety and dignity
The God Edition | Secularism is the bridge to harmony and democracy
Religious organisations, political leaders and citizens all have a role to play in defending the principle of secularism
In wake of US cuts, SA must step up to protect LGBTIQ+ rights in Africa
The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback
Homophobia wears pan-Africanist regalia
A political party marching with rainbow colours can itself be a revolutionary act
American conservatives helped set up Uganda’s anti-gay bill
Two US citizens linked to ultraconservative nonprofits are key partners behind Uganda’s new anti-gay law, which sets the death penalty for homosexuals
Edwin Chiloba: Gay, proud, murdered
The body of the Kenyan fashion designer and gay rights activist was found stuffed in a box on the roadside. He had been suffocated to death
In the US, 2022 was a year of right-wing attacks. What lies ahead?
It’s a rocky road to a functional democratic future for the United States, but fighting injustice is a long-term task
Art meets philanthropy as Zanele Muholi embarks on a new chapter
The photographer has created a nurturing space for young creatives to tell their own stories by setting up the Muholi Art Institute in Cape Town
The Portfolio: Creator Zoey Black produces queer- and trans-focused content
Zoey Black’s YouTube channel covers everything from her journey as a trans woman to tips on using a camera
We’re queer and we’re fucking here
Just in time for Pride Month, a mythbusting guide to queer sex for the straight guy (and gal)
Short film: Zimbabwe’s queer refugees speak out
When a gay Zimbabwean man fled to South Africa, seeking refuge, he encountered further abuse and homophobia
Towards a gender-equal world: a mission for all
While a fair and inclusive world means a more prosperous and safer world for all of us, gender equality is an objective in its own right
Sabelo Mlangeni’s intimate portrayal of queer Nigeria
The photographer continues exploring queer lived experiences across Africa in The Royal House of Allure, tenderly documenting a safehouse for queer folk in Lagos.
Love Letter to my queer family
Johannesburg’s Pride Parade has its roots in struggle politics and not some public relations rewrite
Until queer means being free
A new comic book features stories that reflect on the everyday experiences of being queer in Africa