Rise of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Across Africa Driven by Political Scapegoating

Experts report a surge in harsher anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across Africa, attributing the trend to political scapegoating, anti-Western backlash, and influence from US conservative groups.

13 Aug, 08:13 — 13 Aug, 08:13

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The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa

Experts say harsher legislation is driven by political scapegoating and anti-Western backlash, and fuelled by US conservative groups

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

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Rise of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Across Africa Driven by Political Scapegoating

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