Ghana Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill with Jail Terms

Ghana's parliament has approved a new bill that imposes jail terms on individuals engaging in same-sex acts or identifying as gay, lesbian, or transgender. This legislation represents a significant tightening of laws against the LGBTQ+ community in West Africa, reflecting a global trend of criminalizing these identities. The move highlights the deepening cultural and legal divide between Western LGBTQ+ advocacy and traditional religious or conservative values in other regions.