In Ghana, the supreme court rejected two bids to overturn a bill that would roll back LGBTQ+ rights. The sexual rights and Family Values Bill, could lead to jail terms for people in same sex relationships.
Also, in Nigeria, oil giant shell is set to end nearly a century of onshore oil and gas production. Abuja is still investing heavily in offshore exploration in the country, but its onshore wrap up is part of a trend of energy multinationals scaling back or exiting Nigeria. A worry for campaigners wanting some accountability from big companies pulling out after running profitable operations that have also caused decades of environmental and other damage.
Finally, in Kenya, the holiday season is often marked by tragic accidents. Every year, ten of thousands Kenyans leave the big cities to return to their home regions. And every year, the number of accidents surges. According to the World Health Organization, 13,000 Kenyans die on the roads annually, with tens of thousands injured.
