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Inside Africa's LGBTQ+ struggle under new laws

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Lolade Adewuyi
May 16, 2025

A wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is sweeping through several African nations, silencing voices and forcing queer communities deeper into the shadows. But human rights activists are still putting up a fight.

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Political freedom in Tanzania under growing threat

Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire, activist and journalist, have spoken about their torture by Tanzanian security.
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Kenyans fight for their right to seed sovereignty

Kenyan farmers share local seeds despite laws favoring hybrids, citing better adaptation to local conditions.
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Nobel Peace Prize contender fights for girls in Africa

Zuriel Oduwole is a contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. She wants to empower girls to take charge of their own futures.
Human RightsApril 25, 202501:29 min
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Israeli settler violence disrupts West Bank olive harvest

Israeli settlers have reportedly attacked over 100 Palestinians and vandalized entire groves since olive harvest began.
Human RightsNovember 4, 202503:27 min

Denmark apologizes for abuse of Greenlandic indigenous women

One Greenlandic Inuit woman told DW that the trauma of forced birth control as a teenager has shadowed her entire life.
Human RightsSeptember 24, 202502:05 min

Hebron activist lauds growing support for Palestinian state

Rights activist Issa Amro told DW about what the push for a two-state solution means for Palestinians.
Human RightsSeptember 22, 202504:14 min
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US and Russian officials are holding secret talks in Abu Dhabi, multiple media outlets have reported. DW has more.
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