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Kenya passes controversial bill two years after deadly Gen Z protests

Kenya’s parliament has passed a controversial bill, two years after youth-led protests against a previous piece of legislation descended into deadly violence that left dozens dead and forced a dramatic U-turn by the government. The vote in the National Assembly marks a politically sensitive moment for President William Ruto’s administration, which has struggled to rebuild […]

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West African legislation tightens restrictions on same-sex relations, deepening concerns over LGBTQ rights

West African legislation tightens restrictions on same-sex relations, deepening concerns over LGBTQ rights

A cluster of new laws adopted across West Africa has criminalised same-sex relations in several countries, marking a fresh and more restrictive turn in legislation that rights groups warn could deepen stigma and exposure to abuse for LGBTQ communities on the continent. The measures, introduced in recent months, build on a body of legislation already

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