SaralnamaBurkina Faso's parliament voted to outlaw homosexual acts on 19 Feb 2024 in Ouagadougou. The new law imposes jail terms of 2-5 years and fines for same-sex relationships. Foreign nationals breaking the law face deportation. The bill now awaits the signature of military leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré to become law. Burkina Faso was previously one of 22 African countries allowing same-sex relations. This move aligns with recent crackdowns on LGBT rights across Africa, including in Mali and Uganda. The country's Justice Minister announced the law on state media. Burkina Faso is socially conservative with over 90% of people following a religion. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 21:08 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Burkina Faso's parliament voted to outlaw homosexual acts on 19 Feb 2024 in Ouagadougou
- The new law imposes jail terms of 2-5 years and fines for same-sex relationships
- Foreign nationals breaking the law face deportation