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Culture / 9 weeks ago
Africa’s homosexuality laws: A continent divided, markets watching closely
Across much of Africa, same-sex relationships remain illegal, a fact that continues to shape not just social and political life, but also global perceptions, foreign investment, and human rights debates. A recent map published by The World in Maps reveals that more than half of Africa’s 54 nations still criminalise homosexuality, despite growing global recognition of LGBTQ+ rights.
World / 15 weeks ago
Global divide in same-sex adoption laws persists despite growing recognition
While a growing number of countries have legalised joint adoption by same-sex couples, many others continue to impose legal restrictions or fail to provide any legal recognition at all. In North America, the United States, Canada, and Mexico allow joint adoption. Across Europe, countries such as France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and the Nordic nations have similar legal frameworks.
Culture / 24 weeks ago
EU nations condemn Hungary's LGBTQ+ pride ban, urge legal action
A coalition of European Union (EU) member states has issued a strong condemnation of Hungary's recent legislative actions that effectively ban LGBTQ+ Pride events and impose restrictions on LGBTQ+ rights. The joint statement urges the European Commission to take immediate legal action against Hungary for what is perceived as a violation of fundamental EU values. In April 2025, the Hungarian Parliament passed a constitutional amendment that prohibits LGBTQ+ gatherings, including Pride events, and enshrines a traditional definition of gender, recognizing only two sexes. The legislation also authorises the use of facial recognition technology by police to monitor and identify participants in such events .
