POLITICSJun 1 · 11:59 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDJohn Musenze

People ‘panicking’ as Ghana passes sweeping law criminalising LGBTQ+ activity

Ghana's parliament passed a law criminalizing LGBTQ+ activities, prompting fears of losing homes, jobs, and healthcare access. The legislation mandates prison sentences of three to 10 years and awaits ratification by President John Dramani Mahama.

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