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Burkina Faso's military-led government has passed a law criminalizing homosexuality, with penalties of up to five years in prison, making it one of the latest African countries to implement such legislation amid regional trends and ongoing political instability.
Nigeria has rejected U.S. pressure to accept deportees from Venezuela and other countries, citing its own population issues and asserting sovereignty, amidst broader U.S. efforts to deport migrants and impose visa restrictions on African nations.
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, has expressed support for the ongoing coup in Niger, accusing Western powers of colonizing African nations and fostering terrorism to maintain control. Prigozhin offered his services to the rebels, claiming that his private military company, Wagner, could establish order and combat terrorists. This comes after Prigozhin's failed coup attempt in Russia and his plans to expand into Africa.