US Christian Groups Influence West Africa’s Anti‑LGBTQ Legislation

DW reports that U.S. Christian organizations are actively influencing anti‑LGBTQ legislation in several West African nations. These groups provide funding and strategic advice to local lawmakers pushing restrictive bills. Their involvement includes lobbying, public campaigns, and theological framing of the issue. The targeted countries have seen recent proposals to criminalize same‑sex relations. Critics contend that foreign religious actors are undermining regional human‑rights progress. Local activists argue the laws reflect imported moral agendas rather than domestic consensus. The U.S. State Department has not publicly commented on the groups’ activities. International observers will monitor how the legislation affects LGBTQ communities in the region.