Angola's new penal code, which decriminalizes relationships between people of the same sex and punishes homophobic violence, came into force on February 11. The new legislation was approved in 2019 ...

On Wednesday, the Human Rights Watch reported that Angola decriminalized same-sex relationships, outlawing discriminatory behavior against people based on their sexual orientation. Under the new penal ...

January in Africa: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports. Much of the African continent entered the new year in turmoil, with an odd glimpse of hopefulness. The murder of ...