Botswana Pride celebrations shine brighter and more vibrant
BY BRADLEY FORTUIN, MATLHOGONOLO SAMSAM AND KITSO RAMARUMO | Gaborone, the vibrant capital city of Botswana, recently witnessed another historic LGBTIQ+ event that sent ripples of acceptance and love throughout the nation.
The annual Gaborone Pride, a celebration of love, diversity and inclusion, took center stage in the Southern African country known for its progressive stance on LGBTIQ+ rights.
This event marked a significant milestone in Botswana’s journey toward embracing and celebrating its diverse community. A landmark legislative victory Botswana made headlines on June 11, 2019, when its High Court decriminalized consensual same-sex relations, and the Court of Appeal concreted the ruling on Nov.
29, 2021. This ruling not only decriminalized consensual same-sex sexual conduct but also laid the foundation for a more inclusive and accepting society.
