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Last update: an hour agoBotswana’s LGBTQI+ legal shift: Botswana has removed colonial-era clauses that criminalised consensual same-sex relations, aligning the penal code with 2019 and 2021 constitutional rulings—though social backlash is already building, with a major marriage-equality case due in July. Anti-corruption push: In Kigali, Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin said Africa loses about $88.6bn a year to corruption and illicit flows, warning this drains money that could fund healthcare, education and social protection. Regional mobility for health and travel: Togo has joined the visa-free trend for Africans, allowing up to 30 days without a visa (with entry security and public health rules still applying). Seychelles tourism momentum: Tourism Seychelles is doubling down on India after nearly 75% growth in 2025 arrivals, using roadshows to target luxury, weddings, family travel and MICE. Local health-adjacent note: A Seychelles-linked piece also flags a new virus concern (Hantavirus) and its potential impact on travel and tourism.
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