The president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has signed a new law banning public show of gay affection in the country, including gay organizations. Those who show support for gay people, including providing gay-related services, will also be sanctioned under the law. This draconian law in Nigeria comes just a few days after the death of a gay activist in a prison in Cameroon. This is at least the second reported death of a gay activist in Cameroon. It is quite interesting that leaders overseeing massive civil service corruption in their countries, such as Goodluck Jonathan and Paul Biya of Cameroon, are the same ones overseeing draconian laws against gay people. Perhaps they think that we should worry more about gay people than providing decent livelihood for our people. This is one more reason why Africans will be fleeing their countries. Perhaps that is the goal of these leaders.
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