More than six years after its courts decriminalized same-sex intimacy, Botswana has officially removed the offending colonial-era provisions from its Penal Code. These sections, which had criminalized consensual same-sex sexual activity, were formally deleted via a government notice, aligning the law with landmark constitutional rulings. This long-awaited reform is welcomed by LGBTQ+ activists as a crucial step in restoring dignity and ensuring equality for all citizens.
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I’m up to my ears in people. I rarely see an elephant. The Botswana president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, made a bold statement recently by claiming that Europeans care more about elephants than people. And to be honest, I can see where he’s coming from. In a world where animal rights activism is on the rise, it’s not uncommon to see more concern for endangered species like elephants than for the well-being of fellow humans.
Masisi’s stance on elephant hunting in Botswana, advocating for controlled ivory trading to fund conservation efforts, garnered mixed reactions. While some criticized his methods, it’s crucial to acknowledge that elephants are near extinction while human population growth shows no signs of slowing down.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker