John Mahama

President of the Republic of Ghana

John Dramani Mahama is a Ghanaian politician who has been the president of the Republic of Ghana since January 2025. A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), he previously served as president from 2012 to 2017.

Also known as...

JM and JDM

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Ghana Approves Anti-LGBTQ Law

Ghana's parliament passes a repressive anti-LGBTQ bill, sparking international condemnation.

Ghana's parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities CTV News — May 29, 20:57 PM
Ghana's parliament passes a bill criminalizing the promotion of LGBTQ activities The Independent — May 29, 20:48 PM
Ghana's parliament passes bill to impose prison terms for promoting LGBTQ activity Associated Press — May 29, 20:41 PM
Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature France 24 — May 29, 19:55 PM
Ghana Lawmakers Pass Bill Criminalizing LGBTQ People, Activity Bloomberg — May 29, 18:55 PM
Ghana parliament approves anti-LGBTQ law Punch — May 29, 17:54 PM
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says The Straits Times — May 29, 17:39 PM
UN says protecting children online an ‘urgent priority’ The Straits Times — May 29, 08:34 AM
Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill BBC News — May 30, 00:51 AM
Ghana passes bill criminalising promotion of LGBTQ rights 🔊 BBC News — May 30, 03:31 AM · 26min