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Sexuality – especially queer sexuality – has always been one of the most heavily policed themes in African film.
Even as Chido Muchemwa’s characters move between countries, generations and identities, they are tied by their desire for care.
Jo Rogge tackles difficult subjects that society cannot afford to ignore.
One of the first queer art exhibitions in Mozambique’s history, Manas has been restaged in Maputo, revealing a little-told history of transgender life.
In Namibia it’s a criminal offence for men to have sex with men – but the high court has overturned this as unconstitutional. The state will no doubt appeal.
These social media posts aren’t just for fun – they’re a way to fight back against discrimination and show the world that queer love is powerful and important.
LGBTIQ+ life in Angola can be traced to before colonialism, though it has not been well documented. A recent project brings these stories to life.
From the 1950s to the early 1970s the carnival was a place for queer expression and attracted performers from as far away as Brazil.
In over 30 countries LGBTIQ+ people would face imprisonment. Progress has been made but there is still a long way to go.
His books bring north Africa into conversation with sub-Saharan Africa about lived queer experiences.
A small but vocal lobby – some aided by US conservatives – have drawn battle lines around unisex bathrooms and gender pronouns.
Kenya’s LGBTI community continues to face the deadly consequences of homophobia, transphobia and biphobia.
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Senior Lecturer, Stellenbosch University
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Research Associate, Wits Centre for Diversity Studies
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Professor of Sociology, Stellenbosch University
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Postdoctoral researcher, University of Fort Hare
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Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Gothenburg
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Lecturer in Human Rights Law, University of Namibia
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Professor of Feminist and Security Studies, SOAS, University of London
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Nancy and Robert J. Carney Postdoctoral Associate in Art History, Rice University
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South African Research Chair in Sexualities, Genders and Queer Studies, University of Fort Hare
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Senior Lecturer (Radical Humanities Laboratory, University College Cork), University College Cork
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Professor of Religion and African Studies, University of Leeds