December 20, 2023
Nigeria: Strike a Pose - LGBTQ+ Nigerians Thrive in Underground Ballroom
Behind a tall metal door in a suburb of Lagos lies a world of fun, fashion and flamboyance that most Nigerians have never seen. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Why LGBTQ+ Nigerians Fear Heading Home for Christmas
Christmas can be a fraught time for LGBTQ+ people, some of whom might be estranged from their families while others dread festive gatherings with intolerant relatives. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: LGBTQ+ Rights in Africa 2023 - Progress and Setbacks
Across Africa, while court verdicts ensured rights for LGBTQ+ people in Kenya and Namibia, countries such as Uganda and Ghana doubled down on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: World Aids Day - What Impact Has 20 Years of U.S. Funding Had On HIV/Aids
In the 20 years since U.S. President George W. Bush launched the world's biggest investment to fight HIV/AIDS, the fund has had a "dramatic and life-saving impact", UNAIDS U.S.… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Namibia: Could Namibia Decriminalise Same-Sex Relations?
Namibia's High Court is set to deliver a judgment in May in a case that could see the decriminalisation of gay sex in the southern African country. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Nigerians Targeted At Parties in 'Wedding' Arrests - Lawyer
LAGOS (Openly) - Nigerian authorities are using a 2014 anti-LGBTQ+ law that bans same-sex weddings to raid parties and publicly parade those arrested as a form of deterrence, said… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: The Colonial Legacy of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Africa
Namibia's High Court will rule next May in a case that could see the southern African country overturn a colonial-era ban on same-sex relations. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, LGBTQ+ Artists Dodge Discrimination to Stay On Stage
Life as an LGBTQ+ performer is hard in the Southern African country, but a few gay-friendly spaces are helping showcase their work Read more »
October 16, 2023
Kenya: Rejected By Banks, Kenyan LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs Turn to Loan Sharks
Mary Akinyi, an intersex woman from the city of Mombasa, ended up borrowing money from a loan shark after being turned down for bank credit - a situation faced by many Kenyan… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Kenya: Ruling By Kenya's Supreme Court Buoys LGBTQ+ Community
Ten months since a Supreme Court win, LGBTQ+ Kenyans say they feel more emboldened to fight for their rights and report hate crime - even as they face protests and a legislative… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Why Is U.S. Funding for HIV/Aids Relief in Africa Under Threat?
Vital U.S. funding from the U.S to support millions of people in Africa living with HIV/AIDS is under threat after false claims the money was being used to fund abortions Read more »
August 17, 2023
Botswana: In Botswana, Condom Shortage Adds to Trans People's Health Woes
LGBTQ+ people are still struggling to access medical care four years since the southern African country decriminalised gay sex Read more »
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: For LGBTQ+ Nigerians, Visiting the Doctor Can Be Traumatic
Discrimination and a lack of public health policies mean many LGBTQ+ Nigerians miss out on potentially lifesaving healthcare Read more »
June 01, 2023
Uganda: EU Lawmakers Condemn Uganda Anti-LGBTQ+ Law
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola condemned Uganda's adoption of an anti-LGBTQ+ law that includes the death penalty for "serial offenders" and "aggravated… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Author Arinze Ifeakandu Shines a Light On Gay Nigerian Lives
Nigerian author Arinze Ifeakandu has often dreamed of a society where gay people do not have to hide their love or live in fear of homophobic hate. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: LGBTQ+ Kenyans and Ugandans Hide From Wave of Homophobic Abuse
LGBTQ+ Kenyans say they are living in fear after a pro-gay court ruling triggered an outpouring of abuse and death threats, while an anti-gay bill in neighbouring Uganda has stoked… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: Why Are LGBTQ+ People Up in Arms Over Qatar's World Cup?
As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar this week, controversy is raging over the decision to hold the mega sporting event in a country where gay sex is a crime. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Could an Indigenous Funding Boost Revive Stuttering Forest Pact?
A COP26 pledge to halt deforestation is making only slow progress - but more funding on the ground could change that Read more »
Africa: Big Tech and the Right to Know
Transparency of Big Tech firms is important so users can operate in a predictable environment, and know the possibilities and limits on their behaviour online, with clarity on… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Africa: Reform Must Be the Legacy of the Qatar World Cup
As one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles approaches, the hospitality industry still has time to do better by its workers Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Here's How to Unlock Continent's Low-Carbon Future #AfricaClimateHope
Private investment is needed for Africa to adopt renewable energy. Here's why that investment makes sense Read more »
South Africa: Teens Skip School to Chase Risky Crypto Dreams
Young South Africans in the townships are drawn to the promise of quick riches with cryptocurrencies, but risk losses and scams Read more »
Nigeria: Transgender Nigerians Fear Proposals to Criminalise Cross-Dressing
Jay Boogie has tens of thousands of fans on Instagram, where she posts sultry images of herself in lingerie and swimwear - but the transgender Nigerian could be jailed for… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Women Sacrifice Their Health to Shield Families From Spiking Costs
Women are skipping meals, medical appointments and treatments in order to make ends meet as living costs rise worldwide Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: How Could Positive 'Tipping Points' Accelerate Climate Action?
As catastrophic climate change tipping points loom, could positive shifts toward green action also be speeding up? Read more »