Burkina Faso Junta Approves Plan to Ban Homosexuality

Burkina Faso's military junta, under interim leadership, has adopted plans to criminalize homosexuality by amending the family code, joining a trend in Africa where such acts are severely punished. The new law, awaiting parliamentary approval, would prohibit and penalize homosexuality and related practices, aligning Burkina Faso with other African nations tightening anti-LGBTQ laws. The move comes amidst a broader crackdown on LGBTQ rights in Africa, with countries like Uganda and Ghana enacting stringent anti-LGBTQ measures, drawing criticism from international rights groups and Western nations. The shift towards harsher laws in Burkina Faso reflects a broader pattern in the region, where military-led governments are sidelining Western allies and tightening control over social issues like LGBTQ rights.