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Ghana's Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Among Africa's Harshest

Ghana's Parliament Approves Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, Among Africa's Harshest

Ghana's parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill on May 29, potentially imposing up to five years in prison for those intentionally promoting or supporting LGBTQ+ activities. The legislation awaits President John Mahama's signature to become law in the predominantly Christian country, where same-sex relations are already prohibited under colonial-era laws.

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