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Ghana Finance Ministry advises President Akufo-Addo not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana Finance Ministry advises President Addo not to sign anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana’s Finance Ministry has recommended that President Nana Akufo-Addo not sign a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill passed by Parliament last week. The ministry advises the president not to sign the bill until the country’s Supreme Court rules on whether it complies with Ghana’s constitution. It said signing the bill could cause …

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Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana’s lawmakers have passed a tough new bill that imposes a prison sentence on anyone found guilty of identifying as LGBTQ+ and anyone found guilty of creating or funding LGBTQ+ groups. The parliamentarians have cracked down on attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counseling. The bill, which …

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