Behind the Mask | The Voice of Africa's LGBTI Community

Zulu King is owed an apologyAbdul Milazi | 30 January, 2012 10:28Gay rights and other rights activists have for the past weeks vilified King Zwelithini for having allegedly called gay relationships “rotten” – now it appears he never did. Read the rest of this entry »

Wanted: Interns from Zambia and Malawi

What is required:

• An interest in Media, Journalism or Human Rights
• A keen interest in writing about LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex) issues
• Basic Journalistic skills
• Basic Computer skills, Internet research skills and email usage
• Motivation letter

Send your Application to admin@mask.org.za with a detailed Motivation Letter and CV before January 31, 2012

Fire burns; it also purifies. Count my words as fire, burning embers that purify an unspeakable truth spoken at last.Two lesbians of African descent abandon fear for risk and decide to marry in New York City, breaking social taboo in Africa while making U.S. history. Read the rest of this entry »

 Peter Tatchell questions what equality means for the future of gay and straight labels In most parts of the world, homophobia is in decline. The global trend is for the repeal of anti-gay laws and for greater public understanding and acceptance of sexual difference. Overall, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are gradually gaining respect and rights – not losing them. Read the rest of this entry »

Jones agreed to speak to a gay, lesbian and transgender publication to discuss his views on the issue. He told SX magazine, which is published by the Gay News Network, that young people understood sexuality better than the older generation. Read the rest of this entry »

Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe is reportedly furious over pink rubbish bins which are being used throughout Bulawayo – the country’s second largest city. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a gay or lesbian individual chances are you’ve seen your fair share of difficult situations, especially when it comes to “coming out.” Coming out to family and friends is one thing, but have you come out at work? Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA – Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Enrique Ona is homophobic. Or at least his comments at a recent convention were. Read the rest of this entry »

 Members of the campaign group, Nigerians in Diaspora Against Anti Same-Sex Laws held a protest in front of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in New York on Monday, December 5.  Read the rest of this entry »

Homosexual acts are already illegal in Nigeria. But for its lawmakers that doesn’t appear to be categorical enough. Read the rest of this entry »