Navigating LGBTQ Advocacy in Africa

This chapter examines the complex dynamics of Western support for LGBTQ rights in Africa, emphasizing the importance of understanding local contexts and avoiding neocolonial attitudes. It discusses the implications of a proposed anti-LGBTQ bill in Ghana, featuring insights from activists on the socio-political landscape and the challenges they face. The chapter also explores the influence of American politics on local advocacy efforts and highlights a hopeful vision for queer futures in Africa despite ongoing struggles.