Niger Criminalizes Homosexuality Under New Penal Code

Niger Criminalizes Homosexuality Under New Penal Code

Following a military coup, Niger's ruling junta has imposed a penal code that punishes same-sex conduct with up to 10 years in prison. The post Niger Criminalizes Homosexuality Under New Penal Code appeared first on Metro Weekly.

Homosexuality Is Now Illegal In 66 Nations

Erasing 76 Crimes reports that in adopting an anti-gay law on June 11, 2026, the West African nation of Niger strengthened a wave of anti-homosexuality legislation and proposed legislation in Africa that has reversed, at least temporarily, the slow decrease in the number of nations with anti-gay laws. Read more at Erasing 76 Crimes

Military junta in Niger bans homosexuality with 5 to 10 years in prison

The military junta that took over the Sahara nation of Niger in 2023 announced the country’s new penal code last Friday. The new penal code criminalizes homosexuality and imposes a prison sentence of five to ten years. The AP notes that homosexuality wasn’t formally illegal in Niger before 2025, but that LGBTQ+ people faced heavy stigmatization. It wasn’t until last year that homosexuality was criminalized. On June 11, that criminalization was f…

Niger Criminalises Same-Sex Relations And LGBTQIA+ People With 5-10 Years In Prison

Niger’s military-run government has enacted a new penal code that criminalises same-sex relations, introducing prison sentences and fines, according to official statements. The legislation, which took effect in June 2026, ... The post Niger Criminalises Same-Sex Relations And LGBTQIA+ People With 5-10 Years In Prison appeared first on Star Observer.

Niger Becomes Latest African Country to Criminalise LGBTQ+ People

Africa's queer community is under attack. Niger’s new penal code criminalises LGBTQ+ people as anti-LGBTQ+ laws spread across West Africa. The post Niger Becomes Latest African Country to Criminalise LGBTQ+ People appeared first on MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online.