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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 9 MIN

The US Christian-right's involvement in West Africa's new laws

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US Christian-right organizations have funneled over $54 million into Africa, playing a critical role in shaping a wave of highly restrictive "family values" and anti-LGBTQ+ laws sweeping West Africa. Activists and researchers describe this involvement as a form of cultural neocolonialism, where American culture-war dynamics are exported to influence African legislative agendas.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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