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Anti-LGBTQ Laws Surge Across Africa Amidst Harsh Penalties

4/8/2026

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A wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation has surged across Africa, including Senegal, Burkina Faso, Uganda, and Ghana.
Senegal's president signed a law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex acts.
Burkina Faso criminalized homosexuality.
Uganda's law includes the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality.
Ghana is reviving a controversial bill that would require citizens to uphold "family values."

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A wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation has surged across Africa, including Senegal, Burkina Faso, Uganda, and Ghana.
Senegal's president signed a law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex acts.
Burkina Faso criminalized homosexuality.
Uganda's law includes the death penalty for aggravated homosexuality.
Ghana is reviving a controversial bill that would require citizens to uphold "family values."