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Ghana’s president softens country’s stance on draconian anti-LGBTQ bill as Kamala Harris visits | CNN
CNN — Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that “substantial elements” of a draconian anti-LGBTQ bill…
Kamala Harris kicks off Africa tour with $100M pledge as U.S. tries to counter China and Russia’s influence
Johannesburg — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana Sunday night to kick off a three-nation…
‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero to be released from Rwanda prison | CNN
CNN — Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the Hollywood film “Hotel Rwanda” and had been sentenced to…
UN and US join chorus of condemnation against Uganda’s hardline anti-LGBT bill | CNN
CNN — The United Nations and United States on Wednesday added to international outrage over a…
Uganda parliament passes bill criminalizing identifying as LGBTQ, imposes death penalty for some offenses | CNN
CNN — Ugandan lawmakers on Tuesday approved some of the world’s harshest anti-gay laws, making some…
Kenya opposition leader calls for weekly protests after being tear-gassed by police | CNN
Nairobi, Kenya CNN — Kenyan opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga has called for weekly…
Christian Atsu: Ghana soccer star laid to rest in a state-assisted funeral | CNN
CNN — Ghana soccer star Christian Atsu has been laid to rest in a state-assisted funeral…
UK Home Secretary visits Rwanda to discuss controversial deportation scheme | CNN
CNN — British Home Secretary Suella Braverman arrived in Rwanda on Saturday to discuss a controversial…
