The practice of polygamy is legal in Lesotho, though such marriages are not recognized under civil law. However, customary law allows for such unions,...

The legal status of polygamy varies widely around the world. Polygamy is legal in 58 out of nearly 200 sovereign states, the vast majority of them being...

Nigeria is part of the "polygamy belt", a region in West Africa and Central Africa where polygamy is common and deeply rooted in the culture. Nigeria is...

Polygamy in Morocco is legal, but very uncommon due to restrictions that were introduced by the government in 2004 that mandated financial qualifications...

first king of Lesotho. He was the first son of Mokhachane, a minor chief of the Bamokoteli lineage, a branch of the Koena (crocodile) clan. In his youth,...

Polygamy in Africa has existed throughout the history of Africa. Polygamy, particularly polygyny, is a highly valued social institution in Africa. Polygamy...

be legally contracted in the nation of Comoros. Ottenheimer, Martin (1 January 1985). Marriage in Domoni: Husbands and Wives in an Indian Ocean Community...

polygamy, enjoys de facto and de jure legality in Kenya. It is to be understood as polygyny, however. Marriage Bill 2007 was originally proposed in 1981...

Under law, polygamy is legal in the country of Somalia. Legal status of polygamy Polygamy in Islam "Acceptance of Polygamy Slowly Changes in Muslim Africa"...

his second wife (whom he had married after divorcing his first wife). "Polygamy in Gambia". accessgambia.com. Retrieved 7 February 2017. AFROL Gender Profiles:...

Polygamy in Eswatini is legal but rare due to high bride prices. Eswatini has a dual legal system of common law, based on Roman-Dutch law, and traditional...

According to the Sudanese Law of Personal Status of 1991, Polygamy is legal in Sudan. Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir has strongly advocated polygamous...

is legal in Cameroon, contracted frequently for reasons of both status and wealth. It has been reported that polygamy is most often found in rural areas...

Polygamy is legal under certain circumstances in South Africa. All polygamous marriages entered into in accordance with the provisions of the Recognition...

in 2004. Okujepisa omukazendu RECOGNITION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A MODEL FOR NAMIBIA? Namibia: Family Code Namibia debates polygamy Archived...

Polygamy is legal in Egypt, but not common. Polygamy is legal in Egypt. In 2019, Ahmed al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, caused controversy by ruling...

Polygamous marriages in the Democratic Republic of Congo are officially illegal, the practice continues. It is still practiced as a part of traditional...

introduced by the EPLF in 1977, polygamy has been illegal in Eritrea. The 2015 Penal Code of the State of Eritrea states that participating in a second marriage...

marriages occurring have been notably rare. Neighboring Tunisia outlaws polygamy altogether. Information on forced marriages and polygamous marriages, including...

Polygamy was abolished in 1964 by the new Civil Code and polygamous marriages entered into after that date would not be valid in Ivory Coast. However,...

Polygamy is illegal in Ghana, but the restrictions are not heavily enforced. Polygamous marriages are illegal under civil law, though are arguably considered...

widespread in the nation. Similar to most countries that provide polygamy as a form of marriage, the first wife must consent to the practice of polygamy before...

Polygamy is not a prevalent practice in the island nation of Mauritius and polygamous unions are not legally recognized. However, the practice is not...

legally banned polygamy. Turkey banned the practice in 1926, while the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq banned polygamy in 2008. Polygyny in Islam "Tunisian...

polygyny is legal in Mauritania. A man can marry up to four women, but must obtain the consent of his existing wife/wives first. Polygamy is common within...

engaged in polygamy. In Zimbabwean civil law, the Marriage Act of Zimbabwe only recognises monogamous marriages. However, the majority of marriages in Zimbabwe...

marriages.[verification needed] One third of married women in the age group 15-49, are in polygamous marriages. Customary law allows men to have up to...

The current status of polygamy is difficult to determine in Botswana as, legally, only marriage between a single man and woman is permissible, though...

English.alarabiya.net. 7 February 2013. Retrieved 29 October 2014. "Polygamy in Libya — and beyond". Salon.com. 6 November 2011. Retrieved 29 October...

Although polygamy is officially illegal in Angola, the practice is known to be widely socially acceptable and very prevalent among the Angolan population...