According to a report by Amnesty International, homosexuality is illegal in 38 out of 56 countries in Africa.
The most notable countries to outlaw homosexuality are Nigeria and Uganda.
In Uganda on 24th February 2014, the President signed into law a controversial bill that establishes life terms in prison for repeat homosexuals despite pressure from Western partners.
The law also outlaws the promotion of homosexuality and requires people to denounce gays.
In Nigeria, a law that took effect in January provides for jail terms of up to 14 years for gay couples who live together and 10 years for public displays of affection between gays. Homosexuality also carries the death sentence in northern states where Islamic law runs parallel to the state and federal justice systems.
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