Gabon lawmakers prepare to repeal anti-gay law
Legislators in Gabon took the first step yesterday toward repealing the central African nation’s anti-homosexuality law, which had…
Nigerian musician strives to appeal to queer Nigerians
David Garland, a Nigerian musician, believes that his calls for personal authenticity, even if it breaks with social…
Cameroon: For once, father defends his gay son
Here’s what often happens in Cameroon when a family learns their son is gay: They throw him out…
LGBT refugees coalition condemns Kenya violence
A coalition of LGBT refugees in East Africa wants authorities in Kenya and globally to speak out against…
Uganda: Court awards $1,341 to each of 19 jailed LGBT youths
A High Court judge in Uganda has awarded damages of 5 million Ugandan shillings (about US $1,341) to…
Homophobic Nigerian plans anti-gay, anti-lesbian protest
A homophobic man in southeastern Nigeria is organizing a protest against gays and lesbians this coming weekend.
Fired for claiming her gender, trans woman wins in Russian court
A transgender woman’s three-year legal battle ended in victory this week In St. Petersburg, Russia — the first…
Documentary reveals struggles of queer Nigerian immigrants
A new short documentary on YouTube highlights the struggles of queer Nigerian immigrants abroad.
TV exposé from Iran targets LGBTQ safe houses in Iraq
The Iranian state-run news channel Al-Alam released a 22-minute television program labeling the Iraqi organization IraQueer and its network of…
‘I thought dating a woman was a sin’ – Nigerian lesbian couple shares
Out and proud Nigerian lesbian couple Amara and Olayinka shared their coming out stories to inspire other LGBTQ+…