Niger Criminalizes Same-Sex Relations for the First Time

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In the Republic of Niger, a new penal code has come into effect that explicitly criminalizes same-sex relations for the first time in the country’s history. The document was signed by the military government led by General Abdourahamane Tiani.

Niger on Uránia

Niger Criminalizes Same-Sex Relations for the First Time