LGBT rights in Africa - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_rights_in_AfricaPrivate View Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights in Africa are generally poor in comparison to the Americas, Western Europe and Oceania.. Out of the 54 states recognised by the United Nations or African Union or both, homosexuality is outlawed in 31 African countries as of May 2024. Human Rights Watch notes that another two countries, Benin and the Central African Republic, do not outlaw ...