Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Faces Further Review
Ghanaian President John Mahama says the country’s newly passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill will undergo legal scrutiny before any final approval. Speaking during a visit to the UK, Mahama said his legal advisers and attorney general would review the legislation and address procedural concerns raised during its passage through parliament.
Kenyan School Fire Suspects Appear in Court
Nine students accused of planning and carrying out the dormitory fire that killed 16 girls at Utumishi Girls School appeared in court today, Tuesday, June 2. Investigators say evidence, including CCTV footage, suggests the fire was started with a mattress, a matchstick, and paraffin, while authorities continue working to identify some victims through DNA testing.
Senegal’s Ruling Party Splits From New Government
Senegal’s political tensions deepened after former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said his Pastef party would not join President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s newly announced government. The move raises the prospect of a standoff between the presidency and a party that still holds a commanding majority in parliament as the country grapples with debt troubles and stalled IMF negotiations.
Ghana Pauses South Africa Repatriation Applications
Ghanaian authorities have temporarily suspended new applications for a voluntary repatriation program helping citizens return from South Africa. The pause comes after more than 1,500 people signed up, with officials saying they need time to verify and assess existing applications before reopening registration.
U.S. Plans Major Reduction in Visa Processing Across Africa
The U.S. State Department plans to reduce the number of African embassies and consulates handling full visa services from nearly 50 to 20, according to an internal memo obtained by the Associated Press. Applicants from countries without a designated processing hub may soon have to travel abroad to apply, as the Trump administration tightens immigration policies and scales back consular operations.
Ghana and the UK Sign £215 Million Economic Partnership
Ghana and the United Kingdom have signed a £215 million (about $290 million) partnership to boost trade, investment, education, and industrial growth. At the signing ceremony in London, President John Mahama said Ghana’s economy is showing signs of recovery, pointing to lower inflation, stronger reserves, a more stable cedi, and improved investor confidence.
