Sheila Lumumba was raped and murdered in their home.
Tag: Africa
STI rates soar among gay Kenyans
Some cities are seeing thousands of infections every month.
LGBTIQA+ students supported by Zimbabwe community scholarships
Students still face discrimination and other hurdles to completing their studies.
Zimbabwe tabloid stokes anti-LGBTIQA+ hate and discrimination
A "bad taste" story might set back the rights of LGBTIQA+ people in the country.
LGBTIQA+ entrepreneurs in Zimbabwe call for more business support
“We have a life to live. Money to make. Give us empowerment programs.”
Kenyans demand presidential hopefuls clarify their LGBTIQA+ position
Homosexuality remains illegal in the African nation.
African boy band star Chimano comes out, speaks up for gay rights
"Our rights are human rights."
Kenyan government attempts to ban gay students from boarding schools
The Minister of Education argued that the move is aimed at protecting the heterosexual majority of students.
The 6 safest African countries for LGBTIQA+ life and tourism
These countries have seen increasing numbers of LGBTIQA+ visitors and refugees.
Botswana top court upholds ruling to decriminalise homosexuality
The country is among just a handful of African nations to scrap homophobic laws.
Bold LGBTIQA+ pastors fighting discrimination in Kenyan churches
These brave church leaders are challenging religious exclusion.
Secret sex parties help Zimbabwe sex workers survive pandemic
Sex workers have used creativity to avoid police and maintain their income.
Queer refugees face uncertain future as Kenya set to close camps
Hundreds of refugees may be forced to return to their dangerous countries of origin.
Gay actor Somizi Mhlongo banned from Zimbabwe restaurant opening
The government’s stance on gay rights has come under scrutiny.
New laws spark fear among LGBTIQ community in Ghana
A new bill would further criminalise queer people and activism.
Charity raising funds to support ‘traumatised’ LGBTIQ refugees in Kenya
“We want to see it given greater prominence so that we can advocate for change in Africa.”
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