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12 African Nations Push Anti-LGBT Bills, Ghana Passes Law

6/19/2026

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Lawmakers from over a dozen African nations pledged at an Accra summit to draft anti-LGBT bills, citing U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy shift.
Ghana’s parliament approved a law criminalising LGBT promotion in late May, now awaiting President John Dramani Mahama’s signature.
Health officials warned the anti-LGBT laws could drive gay men away from HIV treatment, as Senegal recently saw clinic visits fall.

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Lawmakers from over a dozen African nations pledged at an Accra summit to draft anti-LGBT bills, citing U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy shift.
Ghana’s parliament approved a law criminalising LGBT promotion in late May, now awaiting President John Dramani Mahama’s signature.
Health officials warned the anti-LGBT laws could drive gay men away from HIV treatment, as Senegal recently saw clinic visits fall.