Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn

2 août 2026 | Rachel Savage in Johannesburg
Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as ‘the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power’ A growing number of west African countries are implementing or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights. In March, (…)
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