Nigeria gets its first lesbian documentary
The Equality Hub, a Lagos-based Nigerian human rights non-governmental organization, has produced Nigeria’s first lesbian-focused documentary film. From…
If you help, we’ll feed imprisoned victims of homophobia
Once every two months, friendly faces arrive at two grim prisons in west central Africa bearing gifts for…
Lawsuit aims to overturn Dominica’s anti-gay laws
The Caribbean island nation of Dominica will soon become the region’s third country facing a lawsuit over its…
Survey: Nigerians are more accepting of gay people
A new survey in Nigeria reveals growing acceptance of LGBT+ people, including family members who are gay.
St. Lucia plans its first Pride celebration
The Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia is gearing up for its first Pride celebration, although it still…
Botswana: Another country strikes down its anti-gay laws
Botswana today overturned its colonial-era laws that made homosexuality a crime punishable by seven years in prison.
New lawyers’ group fights violence and stigma in Cameroon
A new organization of legal experts has joined the fight for human rights in Cameroon.
Bhutan prepares to repeal its anti-gay laws
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is close to dropping its anti-gay laws, with the lower house of parliament…
Defeat in Kenya didn’t reverse gay Africans’ gains
Two gay rights advocates see encouraging signs for LGBT+ Africans, even though Kenya’s High Court refused to overturn…
Nigerian music producer supports effeminate male dancer
Popular Nigerian producer and record label owner Don Jazzy surprised many on Instagram when he expressed support for…