Cyprus will hold a two-week festival, starting on May 17, the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and which will end on May 31 with Cyprus’ first ever Pride Parade. There will also be a rainbow march and film festival.

In a pioneering move, Cape Verde gets ready for celebrating its first week for the rights lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender people. Local activists report that it will be only the second pride week ever to take place in an African nation: “We are sure this week will be a landmark in the history of Cape Verde and it will …