Articles about Ghana

21 February 2013
Ghana’s president attempts to appease anti-gay critics of children’s minister 8 Ghana’s President John Mahama has commented for the first time in the row over the country’s new children’s minister, with critics saying she is too sympathetic on the issue of homosexuality.
11 February 2013
Analysis: Who is the favourite to succeed Pope Benedict XVI? 26 Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson is a strong contender to become the next Pope – but would he be less of a homophobe than the current incumbent?
8 February 2013
Ghana: Justice Minister-designate opposes gay rights 6 The Justice Minister-designate for Ghana has said that the constitution should be interpreted as criminalising homosexuality, despite her colleague's claims that gay people have rights.
4 February 2013
Ghana: Anti-gay critics say new children’s minister will ‘promote homosexuality’ 8 Ghana's new children's minister has been accused of supporting gay rights by her critics even though she denies stating that homosexuality should be legalised.
27 July 2012
Ghana: Newspaper says 82 percent ‘abhor gays’ due to religious affiliation 21 A Ghanaian newspaper has claimed 82 percent of citizens 'abhor homosexuality' solely because they subscribe to religions whose leaders have spoken out against gay activity.
6 April 2012
Mr Gay World finals take place this weekend in Johannesburg 2 The 2012 Mr Gay World competition is to be held at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg, South Africa, this Sunday, but some of the African competitors will be absent or participating apprehensively.
21 July 2011
Ghana minister orders arrest of all gays in Western Region 51 A minister in Ghana has reportedly ordered the arrest of all gays and lesbians in the country's Western Region.

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