Go Odluck Jonathan, Nigeria's president, signed a bill on January 13th that criminalises same-sex relationships, arguing that the new law is in line with the country's religious and cultural beliefs. Stirring up homophobia also happens to provide a useful distraction for Mr Jonathan, who is likely to run for re-election next year but has been stumbling since the defection of a clutch of lawmakers and state governors to the opposition.
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