Dating is complicated. Not to mention dating on the apps! And for LGBTQI+ folks on the African continent, where many countries criminalise queerness, it’s even MORE complicated. We asked reporters in Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya and Namibia to share how they navigate the highs and lows of seeking romance, community and friendship online. Despite all the pitfalls, love calls out to all of us.

Sources:
Amnesty International - Africa: Barrage of discriminatory laws stoking hate against LGBTI persons 

Acknowledgments:
Produced by Radio Workshop and Context News. This episode would not have been possible without the support of the Free To Be Me program at Hivos. 

 

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