# Campaigners warn of rising anti-LGBTQ+ laws in West Africa

Activists are raising the alarm over a wave of new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across West African countries. These laws threaten basic rights, increase risks of violence and discrimination, and signal a sharpening backlash against LGBTQ+ people in the region.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/02/anti-lgbtq-laws-are-on-the-rise-across-west-africa-campaigners-warn) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:11 GMT