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LGBT social movements

Op-Ed: Failure to intensify the fight against homophobia will have detrimental consequences

South Africa

Op-Ed: Failure to intensify the fight against homophobia will have detrimental consequences

By Jodi Williams

Zimbabwe: Gay community glad to see Mugabe’s back, but fear discrimination will continue

Africa

Zimbabwe: Gay community glad to see Mugabe’s back, but fear discrimination will continue

By Puseletso Nthate

In God we Hate: New report says African churches to blame for homophobia

South Africa

In God we Hate: New report says African churches to blame for homophobia

By Rebecca Davis

Newsdeck

US parades celebrate Gay Pride, honor Orlando victims

By AFP

Gay marriage rights: No cause for complacency

South Africa

Gay marriage rights: No cause for complacency

By Rebecca Davis

The world responds to Uganda’s anti-gay law. Africa, not so much.

Africa

The world responds to Uganda’s anti-gay law. Africa, not so much.

By Simon Allison

Analysis: Why Tutu’s support for gay rights matters

South Africa

Analysis: Why Tutu’s support for gay rights matters

By Rebecca Davis

Gay conversion therapy: Banned in California, flourishes elsewhere

South Africa

Gay conversion therapy: Banned in California, flourishes elsewhere

By Rebecca Davis

Liberian paper alleges American backing in 'gay rights war'

Africa

Liberian paper alleges American backing in 'gay rights war'

By Simon Allison

Jon Qwelane still representing SA in Uganda - and Dirco doesn't understand what all the fuss is about

Politics

Jon Qwelane still representing SA in Uganda - and Dirco doesn't understand what all the fuss is about

By Theresa Mallinson

Analysis: Being gay in Africa, a life-threatening situation

Africa

Analysis: Being gay in Africa, a life-threatening situation

By Branko Brkic