Botswana’s High Court has ruled in favour of decriminalising homosexuality in a landmark decision for LGBTQ rights.
The court rejected laws imposing up to seven years in prison for same-sex relationships, with the court’s three judges unanimously ruling they were unconstitutional.
Activists welcomed the decision as a significant step forward for gay rights in Africa, where same-sex relationships are outlawed in 31 out of 54 countries.