African Nations Hit Reverse on LGBTQ Rights with Tough Laws

In a surprising twist, several African countries are hitting the rewind button on LGBTQ rights. Uganda is at the forefront with some of the toughest laws, while Burkina Faso and Niger are not far behind, joining the harsh law party. Senegal is also stepping up its game. Politicians seem to be playing to their homophobic fans, leaving LGBTQ folks in a real jam.

Quick rundown

1.Uganda leads the pack with harsh anti-LGBTQ laws.

2.Burkina Faso and Niger have joined the anti-same-sex relations trend.

3.Senegal is doubling penalties for same-sex relations.

4.Only about 20 of Africa's 54 countries don't criminalize same-sex relations.

5.Politicians are playing to their homophobic bases in this legislative wave.

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