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
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
