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Angola becomes first country to decriminalize gay sex in 2019
The African country’s parliament replaced the colonial-era penal code
Angola on Wednesday (23 January) became the first country this year to decriminalize gay sex.
Lawmakers finally implemented a bill to overhaul to the southwestern African country’s 1886 penal code. They dropped a ‘vices against nature’ provision which was historically used to prosecute against gay sex.
The new code also bans discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment.
It passed with 155 votes in favor, one against, and seven abstentions. The country’s ruling party...
