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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Africa: As Ether Adopts Energy-Saving 'Merge', Will Bitcoin Follow?

Ethereum's imminent shift to the 'proof-of-stake' method looks set to intensify climate pressure on cryptocurrency leader bitcoin Read more »

Africa: Queen Elizabeth - the Commonwealth Gay Sex Bans Scrapped Under Her Rule

Commonwealth nations have scrapped colonial-era gay sex bans during Queen Elizabeth's rule Read more »

Africa: Rich Nations' No-Show at Climate Summit 'Disappointing' #AfricaClimateCrisis

African leaders will push for more help in meeting billions in shortfalls for climate change adaptation plans at U.N talks Read more »