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…
Covid-19: Fund drive to help LGBTQ+ people in Eastern Caribbean
The Eastern Caribbean advocacy group ECADE has launched a fund drive to help LGBTQ+ people who are suffering…
Cameroon: Four gay men arrested, beaten in Kekem
Police in the western region of Cameroon arrested four men on Tuesday who were beaten until they acknowledged…
Ghana: 47% of LGBT teens engage in self-harm
In Ghana, nearly half of LGBT youths engage in self-harm, a new survey found. That compares with less…
Abused, outed, raped: Qtalk helps LGBTIQ+ Nigerians (2nd of a series)
Attacked, arrested, raped, outed — LGBTIQ+ Nigerians turn to the Qtalk counseling app for help coping with the…