Historic Step: Botswana Officially Removes Same-Sex Ban from Law

posted by Kristi Wachter on July 2, 2026

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Botswana removes same-sex intimacy ban from its law, years after a landmark court ruling, marking a historic step for LGBTQ+ rights.

Luiz De Barros April 25, 2026

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LEGABIBO said that while the amendment does not erase the harm of the past, “it creates space for healing, inclusion, and continued progress toward full equality.”

The LGBTQ community continues to push for broader legal recognition in Botswana.

A same-sex couple, Bonolo Selelo and Tsholofelo Kumile, are currently challenging the constitutionality of the country’s Marriage Act, arguing that it discriminates against them by denying them the right to marry. The case is set to resume in the High Court in July.

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posted by Kristi Wachter on July 2, 2026

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