Burkina Faso has passed a law banning homosexuality. Those found guilty will face up to five years in prison as well as fines.

Burkina Faso becomes the latest African country to ban homosexuality, joining more than half of African countries that penalise the sexual orientation with either prison sentences or the death penalty.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Burkina Faso, Eduardo Samboe....

Burkina Faso has passed a law banning homosexuality. Those found guilty will face up to five years in prison as well as fines.
Burkina Faso becomes the latest African country to ban homosexuality, joining more than half of African countries that penalise the sexual orientation with either prison sentences or the death penalty.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to our correspondent in Burkina Faso, Eduardo Samboe....

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