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    'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues
    Arts + Culture
    25 June 2019

    'The Spread' Is the Sex-Positive Kenyan Podcast Offering a Safe Space for Women and LGBTQIA+ Issues

    'The Spread' is the podcast dedicated to "decolonizing" the way Africans talk about sex and sexuality, say it's creator Karen Kaz Lucas.

    Two people in traditional wedding gear dance at their African wedding.
    Continental
    11 February 2019

    Breaking Tradition: Africans Told us What they Think of Open Marriages, Sexual Taboos, Polygamy & More

    We asked our readers to share their thoughts on non-traditional relationships. Here's what they said.

    One of Swaziland’s Oldest Human Rights Groups Doesn’t Support The Country’s Upcoming Pride March
    News Brief
    27 June 2018

    One of Swaziland’s Oldest Human Rights Groups Doesn’t Support The Country’s Upcoming Pride March

    The irony!

    ‘Inxeba’ Has Been Banned From Mainstream Cinemas
    Film + TV
    14 February 2018

    ‘Inxeba’ Has Been Banned From Mainstream Cinemas

    Inxeba is now classified as an adult movie by the Film & Publications Board.

    Botswana Transgender Woman Wins Case to be Recognized as Female
    News Brief
    13 December 2017

    Botswana Transgender Woman Wins Case to be Recognized as Female

    "Homosexual acts" are still illegal in Botswana, so this is a huge victory for the LGBTI community in the country.

    Johannesburg Pride Boycotted for ‘Homophobic’ Performer and ‘Elitist’ Venue
    News
    26 October 2017

    Johannesburg Pride Boycotted for ‘Homophobic’ Performer and ‘Elitist’ Venue

    The announcement of rapper Cassper Nyovest as one of the performers didn't go down well with some LGBTQI+ members.

    12 Men–2 South African, 1 Ugandan–Arrested for Homosexuality in Tanzania
    News
    19 October 2017

    12 Men–2 South African, 1 Ugandan–Arrested for Homosexuality in Tanzania


    "Tanzania law forbids this act between people of the same sex, it is a violation of our country's laws."

    The Ugandan Government Has Banned Gay Pride Events
    News
    21 August 2017

    The Ugandan Government Has Banned Gay Pride Events

    For the second year in a row, the Ugandan government has cancelled gay pride celebrations in the country's capital. 

    Backlash for ‘The Wound’ Intensifies As AmaXhosa King Disapproves of the Film
    Film + TV
    21 August 2017

    Backlash for ‘The Wound’ Intensifies As AmaXhosa King Disapproves of the Film

    AmaXhosa king Mpendulo Zwelonke is the latest to express disapproval for the movie.

    How I Learned the Power of Pussy Prayer
    Popular
    17 March 2017

    How I Learned the Power of Pussy Prayer

    Pussy prayer is how we heal the wounds of sexual trauma. One woman's journey from hurt to acceptance.

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