Zanzibar’s government has banned the use of rainbow colours in schools because of their association with gay pride and LGBTQ rights.
Same-sex relationships are illegal in the islands, which are a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania.
“We warn schools not to use emblems and drawing with rainbow colour. Also, they should not use [the] Wimpy Kid book series because they advocate on same sex couples,” says Education Minister Lela Musa.
She says 16 of those books violate the traditions, customs, and culture of Zanzibar – and has warned that exposure to rainbow colours may influence the behaviour of children.