Botswana Repeals Unenforceable Gay Sex Ban
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.
John Q. Hosedrinker