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Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws on the Rise in West Africa
Activists warn that anti-LGBTQ+ laws are increasing across west African countries, driven by local political pressures and a global trend against LGBTQ+ rights.
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The Guardian
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.I
2026-08-02 04:00 UTC