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In Africa, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian and Lutheran leaders are among those opposing such inclusion of LGBTQ people.

Being gay in Africa and Europe can be a burden. Does coming out affect the way people see you as a man? Does it change your daily life? Why do some immigrants continue to live in the closet when they move to Europe? #CryLikeaBoy #Podcast

Since the country’s first LGBT safe space was closed down by police, queer Ghanaians are "not safe".

Making a film about lesbian love is a courageous act in Nigeria, where gay sex is outlawed, but the team behind "Ife" say they hope it will help shift viewers towards tolerance. Adie, herself openly gay, said the film sought "to elevate the voices of lesbian, bisexual and queer women."

Pride Afrique (14 – 16 August 2020) will provide a great opportunity for queer Africans on the continent and overseas to showcase who they are, what they do and the opportunities available to them. There will be total respect for privacy, since being outed can lead to dire consequences in Africa.

In a country where homosexuality is criminalised, doctors are using gay dating apps to find men whose health – and freedom – is at risk

Zambia's president has pardoned a gay couple sentenced to 15 years in prison in November under colonial-era sodomy laws in a case that caused a diplomatic row with the United States

Persecution of gay people in Uganda has reached international recognition. Legislation proposed life imprisonment or even death for sex between men. Ugandan newspaper ‘The Rolling Stone’ at one time was in the business of outing gay people. This resulted in a lot of persecution and death, including the death of David Kato in 2011. David Bahati, MP, introduced the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2014, the "Kill the Gays bill" as it was dubbed in the West. To date, many legislators are still very hostile to homosexuality. In a climate like this, a gay male sex workers’ organisation is the last thing you would expect. Even more surprising was the story we listened to at the edge of our seat.

Photographer Mikael Owunna's series started as a personal journey of seeking community.

Albert Nabonibo shocked many Rwandans in August when he revealed in an interview with a Christian YouTube channel that he is gay in a country where such a public assertion of homosexuality is unheard of.

In his home country, a young man known only as "Louis" was persecuted for his sexual orientation. So he fled his native Mali in search of a new, more tolerant home. With help from an association called Welcome Refugees, he met a couple who agreed to host him in Paris. VOA's Arash Arabasadi has more on Louis' search for a new life.

The activists hope to win over some hearts and minds by holding a Pride march and festival in June.

Social media has offered people around the world new spaces to express themselves and find allies. But anti-LGBT laws still instill fear...

"We need to get more stories out. It is important that people see that, amidst all the chaos, queer Nigerians are still able to find ways to thrive."

With LGBT rights gaining momentum in Ghana over the last few days after an office space was set up for the community, Pappy Kojo’s revelation Is not surprising at all for us.

Student tells how he and others were arrested on Covid-related charges, publicly humiliated and left without a place to stay

When he was attacked by a mob for being gay, Martin Okello said the kicks and blows from his assailants came so fast that he couldn't stop them or flee. He passed out and was left for dead in Nairobi's low-income neighborhood of Kawangware.

About 10,000 around the world are facing an indefinite delay in their plans to move to a safe third country.

AfroQueer podcast recently launched a special episode in advance of its upcoming third season, checking in with queer Africans on how they are faring during the Covid-19 pandemic

WTM Africa 2020 will see the introduction of an LGBTQ+ travel event named EQUAL Africa in partnership with IGLTA. EQUAL Africa stands for EQUAL Love, Rights, Experiences & Opportunities and will be a bolt-on, full-day conference at #WTMA20, taking place on 6 April.

Kenny Porpora, author of 'The Autumn Balloon,' joins an LGBT tour operator in Kenya, where homosexuality is punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

A staff member at the Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Nigeria said I was disgracing myself for being a man who is married to man

The relative acceptance of LGBTQ people in Guinea-Bissau stands in contrast to the strict laws and social conventions in neighboring West African countries.

Kenyan authorities have banned Wanuri Kahiu’s “Rafiki” (Friend), an LGBT love story which will have its world premiere in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard next month. Kahiu announced the decision Friday morning, saying she was “incredibly disappointed” during an appearance on the “Morning Express” wake-up show on Kenyan network KTN. “Unfortunately, our film has been censored in Kenya, because it deals with matters that are uncomfortable for th