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New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa

Homosexuality is criminalized in over 30 African countries, with penalties ranging from lengthy prison sentences to the death penalty. Across the continent, LGBTQ+ individuals routinely face severe human rights violations, says Amnesty International.

June 18, 2026 at 07:23

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