House of Reps. Speaker withdraws Counter Subversion Bill
Following widespread public outcry, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which prescribed 10-year jail term for anyone who refused to sing the reintroduced national anthem, ‘Nigeria, we hail thee‘. The speaker, in a statement signed by his Media Adviser, Musa Krishi, explained that his decision came after […]
Ghana Parliament Passes Tough Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Ghana’s parliament has approved a stringent new bill that imposes harsh penalties, including prison sentences of up to three years, for individuals identifying as LGBTQ+. Additionally, forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups can result in a maximum five-year jail term under the new legislation. Attempts to replace prison sentences with community service and counseling were met […]