Burkina Faso Makes Homosexuality Illegal

Burkina Faso votes to ban homosexual acts

Burkina Faso is the latest African country to prohibit sodomy after a unanimous vote by the nation’s parliament. Around 60 percent of the continent has banned homosexual acts.

Burkina Faso criminalizes homosexuality with prison and fines

On September 1, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional legislative assembly passed a sweeping amendment to its Family and Persons Code, criminalizing consensual same-sex conduct. The law imposes two- to five-year prison sentences and financial penalties on individuals found engaging in homosexual activities. Immediate implementation ensued following unanimous approval. The legislation doesn’t only punish private same-sex relations—it […] Read more by…

Burkina Faso Makes Homosexuality Illegal

This past Monday, a law in Burkina Faso, proposed by the nation's military junta, has banned homosexuality.

Burkina Faso’s new anti-LGBTQ+ law is a dangerous step backwards

Intimately caught up in the constant tussle for domination, Burkina Faso seems to be moving backward in time. Earlier this month, the West African nation enthroned a law criminalising promotion of homosexuality, for which people may be imprisoned for two-to-five years.

West African Country Burkina Faso Bans Homosexuality

The West African nation of Burkina Faso has officially banned homosexuality. Those who are found guilty can face anywhere from two to five years in prison. The law was unanimously passed by 71 unelected members of the country’s transitional government, which has been in place since the military seized power under the leadership of the now President Ibrahim Traore according to Al Jazeera. Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala, announced on nati…