Burkina Faso's parliament votes to outlaw homosexual acts

Burkina Faso's parliament votes unanimously to ban homosexual acts, with penalties of up to 5 years in jail and fines imposed. The measure is part of a broader crackdown on same-sex relationships in Africa's Sahel region. The bill now awaits the signature of the country's military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, following the recent political upheaval in the country. Recent years have seen a rise in anti-LGBT legislation across the continent, with neighboring countries like Mali also passing laws criminalizing homosexuality.