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Narmatha S
Ghana: Speaker condemns delayed signing of anti-LGBTQ+ bill
On 21 March, BBC reported that Ghana's speaker disapproved of the intake of new ministers amidst President Akufo-Addo's delay in signing the anti-LGBTQ bill. He condemned the president's delay in signing the bill as “contemptuous.” The presidency asked the bill to the table after resolving the issues. The bill, which was introduced in February, criminalises identifying as LGBTQ+ and groups or individuals supporting the LGBTQ community. (“Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill: Parliament speaker halts approval of cabinet nominees,” BBC, 21 March 2024)