LGBT rights in Africa6 Jun 2025World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rightsThe bank had ended all lending to Uganda two years ago because of a harsh, new anti-LGBTQ law.6 Jun 202519 Feb 2025Even in his final seconds of life, first gay imam pushed boundariesPeers and scholars reflect on the role Muhsin Hendricks played in the LGBTQ+ and Islamic communities.19 Feb 202517 Feb 2025South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killingThe killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.17 Feb 202516 Feb 2025World's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South AfricaHe was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.16 Feb 202514 Jan 2025The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rightsCameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy. 14 Jan 202518 Dec 2024Ghana's Supreme Court dismisses challenges to anti-LGBT billThe new bill includes a three-year prison sentence on anyone who identifies as LGBT.18 Dec 20245 Dec 2024Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activistThe body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation.5 Dec 20249 Aug 2024Nigerian transgender TikToker found deadPolice say they are investigating her death as her fans flood social media calling for answers.9 Aug 202411 Jul 2024Nigeria-EU deal sparks false claims over LGBT rightsMisinformation about a European Union partnership pact has whipped up hostility towards the gay community.11 Jul 2024...
