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Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africa

30 Jun 2026, 16:21 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)
Cape Verde stands out as LGBTQ rights progress amid challenges across Africa
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)

Cape Verde is being recognised as one of Africa's most LGBTQ-friendly countries, offering legal protections that remain rare across the continent. But despite growing acceptance, members of the community say the journey toward full equality is far from over.