Africa

Two students murdered at Nigerian boarding school for being gay
This image was used on the scammers’ website. An Xtra investigation determined it is a photo of a real event that was altered to include the name and logo of a fake charity. (Photo courtesy of Xtra)
Scamsters prey on LGBTQ+ activists from the Global South, inviting them to fake conferences in Canada
Panel discussion at the Égides conference (Laeticia Clouzot photo courtesy of Égides)
International French-language LGBTQI conference focuses on positivity
From fear to freedom: A quiet rebellion on Qtalk
Spotlight on queer African writing and fashion
Their love affair was private, but it landed 2 women in jail in Niger for ‘public indecency’
Alio Daouda is the Minister of Justice of the Junta in Niamey (Photo @nigerdiaspora.net)
Acquittal of 2 lesbians in Niger leads to uproar over judicial independence
Uganda's Kenneth-Mwehonge at the IAS2025 conference in Kigali, Rwanda.
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act has devastated fight against HIV
Mukami Kariuki, the World Bank's country manager for Uganda. (Photo courtesy of New Vision)
World Bank says all Ugandans must benefit from its financing
Davis Mac-Iyalla (Photo courtesy of Mamba Online)
This African chief is gay, defiant, visible and yet traditional
The hashtag war on homosexuality in Nigeria
Most of the mothers DW spoke with are devoutly religious and meet regularly to share advice, pray, and support each other. (Photo courtesy of DW)
Uganda: Mothers defy anti-gay law to support children
Graeme Reid, U.N. Independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity. (Photo courtesy of Arcus and YouTube)
Kenya and South Africa lone African votes to support UN expert on sexual orientation
This illustration of innocent Muslim prisoners Sol, Sabir, Yabby and Dom was created from written descriptions of them with the help of ChatGPT and PhotoShop.
Six months later, 4 Muslim men are still in prison without trial for watching a gay video
Alice Nkom
Alice Nkom stands strong against new round of homophobic insults
This illustration of Algernon and Mo was created with the help of ChatGPT and PhotoShop.
Double your donation to help end 7-month homophobic imprisonment without trial