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Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Imposing Prison Terms
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Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Imposing Prison Terms

Ghana's Parliament has passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ identity and advocacy, imposing prison terms for those found in violation. The legislation has drawn significant international criticism for its human rights implications.

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Amidst Controversy
Worldmyjoyonlinecitizen-tz1d ago2 sources

Ghana Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Amidst Controversy

Ghana's parliament has approved a controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities. The bill's legitimacy is being challenged, and its passage has sparked political debate regarding its amendments and politicization.

Ghana Parliament Rejects Motion to Investigate GoldBod Losses
Politicsmyjoyonline2mo ago

Ghana Parliament Rejects Motion to Investigate GoldBod Losses

Ghana's Parliament has voted to reject a motion put forth by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority caucus. The motion sought to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged losses at the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBOD) and other issues related to the Gold-for-Reserves scheme.

Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
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Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, drawing both relief from proponents and strong reactions from international bodies. The bill now awaits presidential assent to become law, with some Catholic Bishops stating Ghana can survive without foreign aid if threatened over the bill's passage.

Worldbloomberggraphic-ghana2d ago2 sources

Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

Ghana's Parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ individuals and activities. The legislation has drawn significant attention and debate both domestically and internationally.

Ghana Parliament Urged to Uphold Law in MP Case
Politicsmyjoyonline11d ago

Ghana Parliament Urged to Uphold Law in MP Case

The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called on Ghana's Parliament to uphold the principle of "no one above the law" in the case involving the arrest and detention of the Asante Akyem North Member of Parliament.

Ghana Parliament to Reconvene on May 21
Politicsmyjoyonline27d ago

Ghana Parliament to Reconvene on May 21

Ghana's Parliament is scheduled to resume on Thursday, May 21, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.