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    A smiling woman with short blonde hair, glasses, and colorful pants stands in front of a bright mural with bold text that says "Embrace all that is you."
    News
    12 February 2025

    What It’s Like To… Build a Travel Community for Women and Queer Travelers in Africa

    Through her boutique travel agency, The Travelling Wakili, this Kenyan travel enthusiast is redefining travel for women and queer explorers in Africa.

    Edwin Chiloba poses-hand on head with eyes closed
    News
    18 December 2024

    Kenyan Court Sentences Edwin Chiloba’s Killer to 50 Years

    Mixed reactions follow the sentencing of Jacktone Odhiambo, as activists call for greater safety and equality for Kenya’s LGBTQ+ community.

    A photo of Ahmed Umar in a sarcophagus sculpture made in protest of queer oppression in his culture.
    Arts + Culture
    28 June 2024

    African Visual Artists Continue to Champion Queer Representation Amidst Repression

    Despite oppressive policies in countries like Nigeria and Uganda, queer Africans continue to assert their humanity.

    Dozens of people cheer and dance as they take part in the Namibian Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual and Transexual (LGBT) community pride Parade in the streets of the Namibian Capitol on July 29, 2017 in Windhoek.
    News
    21 June 2024

    Namibian Queer Community Secure Another Landmark Win in Court

    A high court in Namibia has struck down two colonial-era laws criminalizing gay sex, deeming them as unconstitutional.

    Representatives of Rainbows Across Borders take part in the Pride in London parade on 1 July 2023 in London, United Kingdom. Over a million people watched the 51st annual Pride parade in which an estimated 30,000 people took part from over 600 organisations including many LGBT+ community groups.
    News
    29 August 2023

    Ugandan Faces Aggravated Homosexuality Charge Stemming From Controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

    Ugandan faces potential death penalty in landmark LGBTQ+ case stemming from the country's controversial anti-gay law, sparking global outcry and legal challenges.

    An image of an activist holding up a rainbow flag inside the Botswana High Court.
    Arts + Culture
    28 June 2023

    Five African Activists on Being Queer in a Time of Heightened Anti-Gay Laws

    Pride Month may be commemorated once a year, but for these African activists, the work to create equality and freedom for all is ongoing.

    Kenya Set To Follow In Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Steps
    News Brief
    22 June 2023

    Kenya Set To Follow In Uganda's Anti-LGBTQ Steps

    East Africa continues to threaten their LGBTQ communities as Uganda's recent bill seems to be inspiring the region.

    Black man holding LGBTQ+ flag
    News
    31 March 2023

    South African Protests Breakout Over Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

    South Africans swarmed the streets of Pretoria and Cape Town to protest Uganda’s recent LGBTQ ban.

    Demonstrators hold placards and chant slogans during protest in Nairobi
    News
    24 February 2023

    Kenya's Supreme Court Sides With LGBTQ Rights Group in Decade-Long Legal Battle

    Kenya's Supreme Court ruled that authorities where wrong for barring it's gay community from registering a gay rights organization.

    An image of a woman with headphones on and holding a cellphone.
    Arts + Culture
    07 February 2023

    8 Essential Queer African Podcasts

    Podcasts offer a space for intimate conversations to happen, and a place for people to connect where they may not have had a chance to before. We spotlight some of the African podcasts that have become known for creating a safe, welcoming community.

    Four Arrested Over the Murder of Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ+ Activist
    News
    09 January 2023

    Four Arrested Over the Murder of Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ+ Activist

    Prominent Kenyan LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba was found by Kenyan authorities on January 3rd.

    Kenya Bans LGBTQ+ Content
    News
    28 September 2022

    Kenya Says It's Banning LGBTQ+ Content

    According to the acting head of the Kenya's Film Classification Board (KFCB), all movies with LGBTQ+ content are illegal in the country.

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