Ghana

Ghana’s parliament approves anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, introducing jail terms and tougher restrictions while awaiting presidential approval. Ghana’s parliament has passed a controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill that criminalises homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities, marking one of the country’s toughest moves against sexual minorities. The legislation, which still requires the assent of...

Ghana urges UN support to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, seeking historical accountability and justice. Ghana’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Samuel Yao Kumah said the proposal is aimed at strengthening international acknowledgement of the historical injustices and long term global impacts of the...

Ghana legalises cannabis farming for industrial and medicinal use, opening licensing process to companies after parliamentary approval nationwide. Ghana has formally legalised the cultivation of Cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes after lawmakers approved the policy framework allowing licensed companies to engage in regulated production. The decision follows approval by...