Africa
LGBTQ+ travel in Burkina Faso
CriminalizedLegal status
Is Burkina Faso LGBTQ+ friendly?
Hostility is high and the 2025 law raised legal risk; no public scene.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | No |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | No |
| Anti-discrimination law | No |
| Legal penalty | Prison of 2-5 years and fines under a 2025 law. |
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- UK FCDO travel advice: Burkina Faso
- World Bank open data
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