10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality

10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality

The scrutiny and discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community in several African countries is one of the most glaring in the world. Most of Africa still has a very low tolerance level for the group. Many LGBTQ+ people are abandoned by their families, and rejected by society. Discrimination against homosexuals cuts across society, permeating from major institutions such as churches, mosques, and schools.
Source: 10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality

- gist culled from pulseng