Niger’s military junta is introducing a new penal code that criminalizes homosexuality, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The measures reportedly establish penalties of five to 10 years in prison for individuals found to be involved in same-sex relationships or related activities, framing the offence under the country’s updated legal code. The changes are presented as part of a broader overhaul of Niger’s penal legislation under the junta’s authority. Both outlets describe the introduction of the new penal code as a significant shift in Niger’s legal treatment of LGBTQ people. While the reports focus on the prison terms and the criminalization of homosexuality, they do not provide detailed information in the provided excerpts about enforcement timelines, implementation steps, or specific procedural requirements. The reporting also does not outline any stated rationale from officials beyond the adoption of the new code itself. Overall, the sources agree that the junta has moved to formalize criminal penalties related to homosexuality within Niger’s penal framework.