African Lawmakers Commit to Advancing Anti-LGBT Bills

During the African Inter-Parliamentary Conference held in Accra, Ghana, from June 3 to June 6, lawmakers from across Africa pledged to advance anti-LGBT legislation. This conference brought together self-described pro-family activists and reflected a significant shift towards restrictive laws targeting LGBT individuals.

Ghana's parliament had recently approved some of the continent's toughest anti-LGBT measures, which criminalize the promotion of LGBT rights. Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Ghana's Parliament, noted that half of Africa's countries criminalize same-sex sexual acts, with several, including Uganda and Senegal, adopting laws that further criminalize LGBT individuals.

The conference also coincided with a resurgence of conservative figures in the United States, particularly with Donald Trump's return to the White House, which attendees viewed as an opportunity to promote their agenda. This gathering underscores a growing momentum for anti-LGBT legislation in Africa.