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Lincoln University withdraws Mahama’s honorary doctorate over his stance on LGBTQ+
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (300+ words) Ghana's Embassy in the United States has expressed deep disappointment following the decision by Lincoln University to rescind its planned honorary doctorate for President John Dramani Mahama. In a statement, the Embassy noted that these objections had not been raised…...
Anti-LGBTQ bill set for comeback as Bagbin orders fresh parliamentary debate
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (392+ words) Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill for reintroduction and debate, signalling a fresh parliamentary push for the controversial legislation commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ Bill....
Minority accuses Government of ‘hypocrisy’ over delay in anti-LGBTQ+ law
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (529+ words) The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the government over what it describes as hypocrisy surrounding the delay in the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ law. According to the Minority, the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), while in opposition, mounted sustained…...
PRESEC rejects Serwaa Amihere's homosexuality claim, says it's false and offensive
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (423+ words) The Management of Presbyterian Boys" Senior High School (PRESEC), Legon, has strongly condemned comments attributed to lawyer and media personality, Miss Serwaa Amihere Esq., in which she allegedly described the school as "a breeding ground for homosexuals." In a statement…...
World Cup 2026 controversy: Egypt and Iran push back against Seattle Pride celebrations
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (456+ words) A growing international dispute has erupted over plans to associate a FIFA World Cup match with LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations in Seattle, after Egypt and Iran formally protested to football's governing body this week, arguing that the planned activities clash with…...