UNESCO has recognized a historic monastery in Palestine as a World Heritage site, citing the need for protection amid the ongoing Gaza conflict. The site, founded by Saint Hilarion, is significant for its role in religious and cultural exchanges during the Byzantine period. In Ghana, the Supreme Court upheld a 1960 law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations, rejecting a lawsuit that argued the law violated constitutional privacy rights. This ruling raises concerns, especially with a potential new bill that could impose harsher penalties on LGBTQ+ individuals. Meanwhile, Uganda has enacted a law placing stricter controls on NGOs, limiting their ability to operate and specifically targeting those promoting LGBTQ rights. These developments reflect a broader trend of increasing legal and social challenges for LGBTQ communities across parts of Africa.