Burkina Faso's transitional government has unanimously passed a law banning homosexuality, effective immediately. Those found guilty could face two to five years in prison and fines.

• The draft law was passed by 71unelected members of the transitional government.
• Justice Minister Edasso Rodrigue Bayala announced the law, stating foreign nationals found guilty would be deported.
• Burkina Faso joins over half of Africa's 54 countries with similar anti-homosexuality laws.