Namibia High Court Overturns Law Banning Consensual Gay Sex

Namibia's high court has made a landmark decision to overturn a law that criminalized consensual gay sex. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for LGBTQ+ campaigners who have been fighting against discrimination and violence in the country. The law banning "sodomy" and "unnatural offences" was inherited by Namibia from South Africa when it gained independence in 1990. Although the ban was rarely enforced, activists argued that it perpetuated discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals and even led to violence by the police. This decision marks a positive step forward for LGBTQ+ rights in Namibia, especially in a continent where such rights have faced setbacks in recent years.