More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal since the country introduced a new anti-LGBTQ+ law earlier this year. On 7 August, the public prosecutor's office confirmed that 71 men had been arrested and charged with "unnatural acts" as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations.

A further 28 men had their charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. Human rights organisations have strongly criticised the legislation, arguing that it violates international human rights protections.

 Unathi Batyahse spoke to journalist and geopolitical analyst, Amadou Camara Gueye.

More than 70 men have been arrested in Senegal since the country introduced a new anti-LGBTQ+ law earlier this year. On 7 August, the public prosecutor's office confirmed that 71 men had been arrested and charged with "unnatural acts" as authorities intensify a crackdown on same-sex relations.
A further 28 men had their charges dropped due to insufficient evidence. Human rights organisations have strongly criticised the legislation, arguing that it violates international human rights protections.
&nbsp;Unathi Batyahse spoke to journalist and geopolitical analyst, Amadou Camara Gueye.

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71 men arrested and charged with "unnatural" acts in Senegal since country introduced new anti-LGBTQ+ law

Communities and civil society groups in South Africa are holding marches and protests across Gauteng province, demanding greater police accountability following the discovery of the bodies of nine murdered women in less than two months.

NotInMyName International has called on South Africans, particularly men, to speak out against violence against women, saying silence amounts to complicity. The organisation says communities cannot claim to love their mothers, sisters and daughters while remaining passive in the face of violence against women.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa’s Reporter Michael Mbewe.

Communities and civil society groups in South Africa are holding marches and protests across Gauteng province, demanding greater police accountability following the discovery of the bodies of nine murdered women in less than two months.
NotInMyName International has called on South Africans, particularly men, to speak out against violence against women, saying silence amounts to complicity. The organisation says communities cannot claim to love their mothers, sisters and daughters while remaining passive in the face of violence against women.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa&rsquo;s Reporter Michael Mbewe.

Communities and civil society groups in South Africa march against GBV following discovery of bodies of nine murdered women

Residents in Niger State, Nigeria, took to the streets overnight to protest after at least 33 detainees were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The detainees were among suspected illegal miners arrested by NSCDC operatives on September 15 and 16 during raids on illegal gold-mining sites.

Authorities initially suspected that a disease outbreak may have contributed to the deaths. However, they later said the cause of death had not yet been established and would be determined through medical examinations.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa’s Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn.

Residents in Niger State, Nigeria, took to the streets overnight to protest after at least 33 detainees were found dead in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The detainees were among suspected illegal miners arrested by NSCDC operatives on September 15 and 16 during raids on illegal gold-mining sites.
Authorities initially suspected that a disease outbreak may have contributed to the deaths. However, they later said the cause of death had not yet been established and would be determined through medical examinations.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa&rsquo;s Correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyangohn.

Residents in Niger State, Nigeria, protest after at least 33 detainees found dead in NSCDC custody

British Airways is set to resume direct flights to Tanzania from May 2027, ending a 14-year absence from the market. The airline says it will operate three flights a week from London Gatwick to Tanzania, with the service stopping at Kilimanjaro before continuing to Zanzibar.

British Airways also plans to increase its London Heathrow-Cape Town service from seven to 10 flights a week later in 2027.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Aviation Analyst Dr Guy Leitch.

British Airways is set to resume direct flights to Tanzania from May 2027, ending a 14-year absence from the market. The airline says it will operate three flights a week from London Gatwick to Tanzania, with the service stopping at Kilimanjaro before continuing to Zanzibar.
British Airways also plans to increase its London Heathrow-Cape Town service from seven to 10 flights a week later in 2027.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Aviation Analyst Dr Guy Leitch.

71 men arrested and charged with "unnatural" acts in Senegal since country introduced new anti-LGBTQ+ law

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