Lawmakers from over a dozen African countries have pledged to advance new legislation restricting LGBT rights. This commitment follows a conference in Ghana that convened 'pro-family' activists from across Africa and Europe.

African lawmakers have expressed support for pushing tougher anti-LGBT laws following a conference held in Ghana. This move indicates a growing regional effort to strengthen legislation against LGBTQ+ rights.

The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mrs. Memunatu Ibrahima, called on West African lawmakers to move from policy declarations to tangible actions, stressing that regional commitments must yield measurable results for citizens.