Burkina Faso Officially Bans All LGBTQ+ Marr!ages
In a significant move, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government has officially prohibited same-s3x marr!ages as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s marriage and family laws.
The revised family code, which was initially proposed in July 2024, not only cr!minalizes hom0s3xual!ty and related activities but also effectively eliminates any legal recognition of LGBTQ+ unions in Burkina Faso.
This announcement is generating a wave of reactions worldwide — some in support and others in opposition — but one thing is certain: Africa’s socio-political landscape is undergoing rapid changes with the rise of military-led governments.
