Current Version
| Region | Niger |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Feb 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since 2026, same-sex relations are punishable by a jail term of between five to ten years and a fine. |
| Sources | https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260611-niger-criminalises-same-sex-relations-with-jail-terms |
Revision History (2)
edited by UnknownMiles. February enactment date.
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| Start Date | Jun 11, 2026 | Feb 2026 |
| Description | Under Niger's new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and 10 years and a fine. | Since 2026, same-sex relations are punishable by a jail term of between five to ten years and a fine. |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Illegal (imprisonment as punishment) |
| Start Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Under Niger's new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and 10 years and a fine. |
| Sources | https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20260611-niger-criminalises-same-sex-relations-with-jail-terms |