Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘Before We Hit the Ground’ by Selali Fiamanya A Luminous Exploration of Identity and Belongin By Eric Page • 2 min read
2H3017A London, UK. An activist holds a sign at a protest against Ghana’s far-reaching anti-gay law being debated in the country’s parliament. International News Ghanaian presidential candidate pledges to sign “anti-witchcraft and LGBTQ+ bills” into law if he becomes President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to sign “anti-witchcraft and LGBTQ+” into law if he is successful in becoming President of the African country, Dr Bawumia, the leader of the “New Patriotic Party”, was speaking to congregants at the Believers Worship Centre on Sunday, December 1. Dr Bawumia said at t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Straight Muslim man takes a stand against controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana A heterosexual Muslim man has taken a stand against a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana by undertaking a one-man demonstration against the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. Texas Kadiri Moro, a teacher and father of six, undertook a one-man demonstration against the bill, which By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Ghana’s top court upholds law criminalising gay sex ahead of decision whether to introduce even harsher penalties Ghana’s top court has upheld a six-decade-old law criminalising same-sex sexual acts as the west African country awaits another court decision on whether to introduce even harsher penalties in a new bill. The seven-member panel dismissed a lawsuit challenging the law, with presiding Justice Paul Baf By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute calls on Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo to repeal “discriminatory LGBTQ+ Bill” The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is calling on Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo to repeal the “discriminatory” LGBTQ+ Bill passed by Ghana’s Parliament in what is widely seen as further criminalisation of LGBTQ+ communities in the West African country. The IBAHRI regar By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Senegal proposes tougher anti-LGBTQ+ laws Lawmakers in Senegal, West Africa have drafted a law that would enforce even harsher punishments for the country’s repressed LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill gains support An anti-LGBTQ+ bill is gaining traction in Ghana after being described as the “toughest anti-gay law” in the world. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah General News Ghana MPs form anti-LGBTQ+ alliance MPs and lawmakers in Ghana have formed a ‘Believers against LGBTQ+’ alliance. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Fundraising News Ghanaian LGBTQ+ rights centre launches fundraiser The first LGBTQ+ rights centre in Ghana has launched a fundraiser after the hub was raided by police. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Nana Akufo-Addo General News Ghanian president refuses to legalise same-sex marriage Nana Akufo-Addo, the president of Ghana, has said he will never legalise same-sex marriage amid international criticism of the country’s treatment of LGBTQ+ people. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Ignatius Annor General News Ghanaian journalist comes out as gay on live TV Reporter, Ignatius Annor from Ghana, came out as gay on live TV, and shared a message of solidarity with the country’s LGBTQ+ community. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Ghana sets up first LGBTQ+ community hub The first LGBTQ+ community hub has been set up in the capital of Ghana, where same-sex relations are still illegal and punishable by imprisonment. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
