Homosexuality in Cameroon: 4 plead guilty and are set free
Four Cameroonian men arrested in June on homosexuality charges pleaded guilty last month, setting the stage for lenient…
Cameroon activists say their goodbyes to Yves Yomb
Human rights activists and other members of Cameroonian civil society gathered last week to pay tribute to LGBTI…
Nigerian singer breaks gender norms
Popular Nigerian singer Adedamola Adefolahan, professionally known as Fireboy, has no regard for gender norms. From the African…
‘My Queer Journey’ wins Nigerian writing contest
The story “My Queer Journey” by a young Nigerian author took first place in a writing contest launched…
Donors free trans woman from jail in Cameroon, help her in new career
C., the trans woman in eastern Cameroon who is being helped by this blog’s Not Alone Project, has…
Ugandan candidate Stella Nyanzi calls on Elton John and Ellen
Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a Ugandan queer scholar running for Parliament, is seeking campaign contributions from gay celebrities Ellen…
Somaliland: ‘Don’t come back, they’ll kill you for being gay’
For 20-year-old Mohamed, a visit to his boyfriend was a dangerous act that risked landing them both in…
Porn, bullying, HIV – Qtalk helps LGBTQ+ Nigerians
LGBTIQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app. (Fourth in a series)…
Hate speech on Facebook: Some progress, much remains to be done
Facebook has taken action to slow the spread of hate speech in response to protests by LGBTIQ+ activists…
Barbados tells bosses it’s OK to fire trans workers without cause
Barbados has omitted trans people from its bill outlawing workplace discrimination. Although local LGBT activists remain silent about…