West Africa's Not-So-Fun Laws: Love Takes a Timeout

Hey, folks! So, some countries in West Africa are pulling a major bummer by making laws against same-sex love! It’s like they’re trying to win a prize for being the least fun! Uganda, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Ghana are all in this not-so-fun club. Only 20 out of 54 African countries are cool with love. What’s the deal? Can’t we just all get along and share some pizza?

Quick rundown

1.West Africa is tightening the legal noose on LGBTQ rights.

2.Uganda's law includes the death penalty for 'aggravated homosexuality.'

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

4.Politicians are playing to a homophobic base for support.

5.Ebola cases are rising, but LGBTQ rights are taking center stage.

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05:15 pm on Wednesday, 27 May, 2026

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