West Africa LGBTQ Rights

West Africa has become a focal point in the global debate over LGBTQ+ rights as governments across the region introduce new legislation, strengthen existing laws, and reshape public policy affecting LGBTQ+ communities. JRL CHARTS provides trusted coverage of legal developments, human rights advocacy, political decisions, and regional events impacting LGBTQ+ people throughout West Africa.

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2 08, 2026

Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws Surge Across West Africa as Rights Groups Sound the Alarm

2026-08-02T12:10:01-07:00August 2nd, 2026|Categories: World LGBT News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg – Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics Africa WEST AFRICA — (August 2, 2026) — Human rights organizations and LGBTQ+ advocates are raising fresh concerns over an accelerating wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across West Africa, warning that governments are increasingly using sexual orientation and gender identity as political flashpoints while expanding criminal penalties [...]

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