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Gold Coast Elmina: How Africa’s Gold Changed The World

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– – In the new documentary film titled “Gold Coast Elmina” Ghanaian author Seyram Agbleze tells the story of Elmina. In present day Ghana, Elmina remains only a shadow of itself and an average community in the Central region however it was in this same community that Europe made its historic contact with Africa centuries ago. The first Portuguese sailors… Read More
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Ghana’s plan to reclassify popular forest reserve sparks concerns

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– – More than fifteen Civil Society Organization (CSOs) promoting environmental management are fiercely resisting moves by the government to reclassify the Achimota forest reserve for redevelopment. There has been an outcry over reports that President Akufo-Addo has granted Executive Approval for the 92-year-old national forest reserve to be re-classified. The document widely circulated on social media, suggested that the… Read More
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Ghana’s inflation rises to highest level in 18 years

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– – Ghana’s inflation rate has risen to the highest level in more than 18 years in April. Inflation for the month rose to 23.6% from 19.4% in March. Government Statistician Professor Samuel Kobina Annim told journalists in Accra that the rate is the highest since January 2004. Food-price growth surged to 26.6% year-on-year from 22.4% in March and non-food… Read More
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Ghana: Popular restaurant closed down over alleged mass food poisoning

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– – Ghanaian authorities on Thursday closed down a branch of a popular restaurant in Ghana, Marwako following reports of alleged mass food poisoning. Several Twitter users complained of getting food poisoning after eating at the branch located in East Legon in the capital city Accra. Many patrons of the food eatery said they have taken ill referencing the food… Read More
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8 feared dead after Chinese vessel sinks in Ghana waters

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– – At least 8 people are feared dead as the Ghana Navy ended its search for survivors on a Chinese vessel that sunk in Ghana’s Western Region. The Chinese fishing vessel, MV Comforter 2 has sunk along the Elmina – Takoradi marine waters. Reports indicate that its last known position was 46 nautical miles South of Saltpond. Information gathered also… Read More
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Ghana: University student killed by friend over $40 debt

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– – A 25-year-old tailor apprentice has been arrested in Ghana’s second biggest city – Kumasi for allegedly killing one of his friends to avoid paying a $40 debt he was due to clear. The suspect, Emmanuel Boateng has been arrested by the police after he killed the victim who was a second-year student at the Kwame Nkrumah University of… Read More
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Ghana: Philips lighting ads sparks anger

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– – A lighting advert by electronics giant Philips has sparked anger among some Ghanaians. The company has erected several billboards on streets of major cities in the West African nation drawing attention to its products. Among others, the billboards subtly suggest that the lighting products of Philips last longer than the sexual strength of men. Some of the boards also suggest that… Read More
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Ghanaians mourn lady stabbed to death by her brother after fight over chores

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– – Ghanaians have been reacting with shock over news that a man stabbed her own sister to death after a fight over who should perform a particular chores. Police in Evanston in the state of Illinois said they have charged 26-year-old brother of Karen Aphour with first degree murder. Karen Aphour, 30, a former Ghanaian civil servant, died in… Read More
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British Airways flight enroute to Ghana stopped from using Malian airspace

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– – An Accra-bound British Airways flight was prevented from using the Malian airspace on Friday. The Military rulers in the West African state reportedly refused to allow the British Airways flight BA081, to pass through the Malian airspace. The flight carrying about 200 passengers was forced to return to London. According to a passenger, an attempt by the flight… Read More
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Ghana’s President assents to e-levy bill as panic withdrawals surge

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– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has signed the country’s controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) bill into law paving way for its implementation. The country’s parliament on Tuesday passed the bill popularly referred to as E-levy to cover electronic transactions including mobile money transfers and payments. The passage in parliament though was done amid a walkout by opposition lawmakers who have… Read More
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