Africa

Ghana President John Mahama
Winner of Ghana’s presidential election will scrutinize anti-LGBTQ bill, might sign it
Location of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa.
Congo: Activist attacked and hospitalized as he opposes homophobic Minister of Justice
Anti-LGBT law costs Uganda up to $1.6 billion annually
Ugandan court awards damages to accused gay men who were tortured
This site's activist journalists have laid the groundwork for Project Not Alone, which frees imprisoned victims of African homophobia. This illustration shows two gay men waiting for donations that will pay their fines and set them free.
Giving Tuesday: If you support LGBTQ rights, support LGBTQ rights journalism
Ashton Laurence at the Eleganza Extravaganza Ball
‘To be seen, have unabashed fun and be liberated’: A Kenyan party celebrates queer joy
New Bell Prison in Douala, Cameroon.
Awaiting homosexuality trial in Cameroon, female detainee wins release on bail.
Brice Oligui Nguema meets with leaders of parties opposed to the proposed constitutional referendum (@Présidence de la République gabonaise)
In new constitution, Gabon rejects appeals to criminalize homosexuality
LGBTQ rights supporter Duma Boko is in line to become Botswana's next president. (Johannes Simon photo courtesy of Getty /News24.com)
If you support LGBTQ rights, please support our LGBTQ rights journalism
Snoopy la Melodie performs the song on YouTube.
Trigger warning: Homophobic song goes viral in Cameroon; LGBTI defenders sue
Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana (Photo courtesy of GhanaWeb)
Ghana Supreme Court prepares to rule on harsh anti-LGBTQ bill
Word cloud shows the names of the 46 prisoners for whom Project Not Alone has won early release.
Readers’ donations have freed a total of 46 victims of African homophobia
Opposition politician Kissa Besigye has run for president of Uganda multiple times. (Isaac Kasamani photo courtesy of AFP/Getty Images/Washington Post)
Uganda: Husband of LGBTQ rights backer Byanyima arrested in Kenya
Rightify Ghana celebrates the nation's LGBTQI+ citizens. (Illustration courtesy of RIghtify Ghana
Despite looming threat, a celebration of Ghana’s LGBTQI+ citizens
Report: Online attacks increase against LGBTQ Ugandans
Mali: ‘LGBT+ people are just asking for security’