The recent decision by Ghana’s parliament to approve a contentious bill aimed at curtailing LGBTQ rights has drawn condemnation from human rights activists and the United States. Sponsored by a coalition of religious and traditional leaders, the legislation received widespread support among lawmakers and was passed on Wednesday.
Macky Sall, the president of Senegal, expressed his support to Idrissa Gueye, amidst a controversy following his absence in a match against Montpellier last Saturday, the day of support for LGBT rights.
Like Ghana, a bill to toughen the penalties for homosexuality in Senegal was tabled on Wednesday, December 22 by thirteen MPs. A decision that worries the LGBTQ + community, who is already experiencing heavy discrimination.
As Ghana’s parliament debates a bill seeking to criminalize LGBTQI + in the country, Ghanaian musician Wanlov the Kubolor has once again shown his commitment against the bill, posting new photos on social media.
While a similar debate is underway in Ghana, the Botswana High Court on Monday upheld its decision to decriminalize LGBTQI + on appeal, rejecting an appeal filed by the conservative government of the landlocked southern African country.
The US announced Wednesday that it had issued the first passport with the gender “X” to a person who does not identify with traditional “Male” or “Female”.
A group of fifteen Ghanaian opinion leaders sent a memorandum to parliament calling for the cancellation of the anti-LGBTQ bill because they believe it violates most basic human rights.
