The anti-gay bill is being delayed by the president until the Supreme Court challenges it
Ghana's president is under pressure from Ghanaians who want him to sign the bill. Ghanaians are divided on the bill, with those who condemn it. Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill is expected to be signed by the president on Friday. Ghana has been hit with a backlash against the bill in the past.
Ghana is the latest state to suppress LGBTQ people, calling us un-African. But the ‘traditional culture’ they seek to protect was imposed by colonialism. 'Traditional culture' was imposed in Ghana by colonialism, they say. Men enthusiastically express their heterosexuality in Ghana, so why is being queer so unacceptable?
President Sam George portrays himself as a guardian of gay Ghanaians. George is the driving force behind Ghana’s harsh anti-LGBTQ legislation. The law was passed by President Ghana's parliament last week. George says the law is necessary to protect gay people in Ghana.
The continent is seeing a surge in repressive new laws. Campaigners say US evangelists are fuelling discrimination and hatred. The Guardian view on Africa’s homophobic legislation: western influences are encouraging hatred. U.S. evangelists fuelling hatred and discrimination, campaigners say.
France MPs back compensating victims of anti-gay law. Law was introduced during World War Two when France was occupied by Nazi Germany. Anti-gay laws were introduced during WWII, when France occupied occupied by Germany. France has a history of discrimination against gays and lesbians in its history.
A bill that will impose jail terms for simply identifying as LGBTQ+ is terrifying the gay community. Ghana's LGBT community: 'We live in fear of snitches' Ghana's gay community is terrified by a bill that would impose prison terms for identifying as 'LGBTQ+'
Ghana's President Akufo-Addo says he will not assent to the anti-LGBTQ+ bill until a Supreme Court ruling. Nana Akufo Addo: I will not give assent until the Supreme Court has a ruling. Ghana's anti-gay+ bill is expected to be signed into law by the end of the month.
Ghana's president delays action on controversial anti-LGBTQ bill until Supreme Court issues challenge. Ghana's government will await a Supreme Court ruling before deciding on the bill. The bill aims to further criminalize LGBTQ actions in the country. Ghana has been criticized for its anti-gay laws.
Ghana's finance ministry urges president not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Fears the World Bank could cut funding if the bill is signed over fears it could lead to cuts to World Bank's funding. The bill is expected to be signed by Ghana's president on Thursday.
Anyone convicted could face up to a decade in prison
Ghana’s parliament passes controversial new anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill could see it illegal to identify as LGBTQ in the West African nation. Ghana's parliament has passed the controversial bill following months of debate. The West African country is the only country in the world to have passed the bill.
Bill criminalizing LGBTQ community advances in Ghana. Ghanaian Parliament passes bill criminalizing the LGBTQ community and its supporters. The bill has drawn the ire of activists in the comparatively liberal African nation. Ghana is a relatively liberal country with liberal views of the gay community, activists say.
Ghana’s parliament unanimously passed a controversial anti-homosexuality bill. The bill has drawn international condemnation. Ghana's parliament has unanimously passed the controversial bill. Ghana has a history of anti-gay rights legislation in the past, including the death penalty, among others.