LGBT rights
With the exception of South Africa, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Africa are very limited in comparison to many other areas of the world. The International Gay and Lesbian Association estimated in 2008 that homosexuality was outlawed in 38 African countries, and in at least 13 African countries, homosexuality was legal or there were no laws pertaining to it.[1]Same-sex sexual activities between adults have never been criminalised in Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Gabon, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, and Rwanda.
Since 2011, some developed countries have been considering or implementing laws that limit or prohibit general budget support to countries that restrict the rights of homosexuals.[2] In spite of this, many African countries have refused to consider increasing LGBT rights,[3] and in some cases have drafted laws to increase sanctions against LGBT people.[4] Many African leaders feel that gay rights are against their cultural and religious value systems and believe they have a sovereign right to reject what they see as an imposition by mainly Western nations, which attempts to affect national sentiment via aid.[5][6][7][8]
In Mauritania, Sudan and northern Nigeria, homosexuality is punishable by death. In Uganda, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone, offenders can receive life imprisonment for homosexual acts. In addition to criminalizing homosexuality, Nigeria has enacted legislation that would make it illegal for straight family members, allies and friends of the LGBT to be supportive. According to Nigerian law, a straight ally “who administers, witnesses, abets or aids” any form of gender non-conforming and homosexual activity could receive a 10-year jail sentence.[9] South Africa's constitution has the most liberal attitudes toward gays and lesbians, with a constitution which guarantees gay and lesbian rights, and legal same-sex marriage.
Same-sex sexual activity legal
Same-sex marriage
No recognition of same-sex couples
Same-sex sexual activity illegal
Not Enforced or unclear
Penalty
Life in prison
Death penalty
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Photo Of The Soldier Killed By Pirates In Bayelsa State On Friday
Kabiru Shehu (pictured above) was killed by some pirates who attacked a military station at Nembe, Bayelsa State on Friday August 7th.
Three soldiers and one policeman also died during the attack.
Confirming the attack, the spokesperson of the Bayelsa police command, Asinim Butswat said the pirates carted away two HP guns and other arms from the base.
LGBT rights in Africa
Photo Of The Soldier Killed By Pirates In Bayelsa State On Friday
Kabiru Shehu (pictured above) was killed by some pirates who attacked a military station at Nembe, Bayelsa State on Friday August 7th.
Three soldiers and one policeman also died during the attack.
Confirming the attack, the spokesperson of the Bayelsa police command, Asinim Butswat said the pirates carted away two HP guns and other arms from the base.
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