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Nigeria: Tear gas fired as soccer fans storm pitch over World Cup fiasco

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– – Angry Nigerian soccer fans on Tuesday night clashed with police after they invaded the Abuja National Stadium pitch over the country’s World -Cup fiasco. The police fired tear gas after the fans invaded the pitch, tearing down dugouts after the Super Eagles failed to qualify for the World-Cup. Whattt??? #NGAGHA pic.twitter.com/k8QLsGw0X1 — Rinu Oduala 🔥🔫 (@SavvyRinu) March 29,… Read More
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Ghana’s controversial e-levy passed by MPs after opposition walkout

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– – Ghana’s parliament on Tuesday passed a controversial electronic transactions bill popularly referred to as E-levy. The bill relates to the introduction of a levy on electronic transactions including mobile money transactions. Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo is now expected to sign the bill into law before it becomes effective and operational. Last year when the bill was introduced as… Read More
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Covid-19: Ghana re-opens borders, halts mandatory tests and mask wearing

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– – Ghana has lifted several restrictions imposed to curb the spread of covid-19. Fully vaccinated travellers coming into Ghana will not be required again to show PCR tests results before being allowed entry into the country. At the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) travellers will also not be tested for COVID-19 on arrival, effective March 28, 2022. Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo… Read More
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Ghana: Climate risks could cost transport sector $3.9 billion

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– – A new report estimates that by 2050 climate risks could cause damage worth $3.9 billion in Ghana’s transport sector. But the report also offers a roadmap that could prevent the worst from happening. It also highlights extensive efforts by the government to counter climate risks. The potential damage of $3.9 billion is thrice the investment of $1.3 billion… Read More
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ECOWAS sets new poll deadlines for Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea

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West African coup states – Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea have been given new deadlines to ensure elections take place to return them into civilian rule. Leaders of the regional bloc, ECOWAS on Friday after their summit in Ghana’s capital Accra agreed to give Mali’s military transitional government 12 to 16 months to hold elections. In a statement the heads… Read More
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Ghana’s President and ministers take pay cuts to deal with economic crisis

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– – The Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo and his appointees have taken a 30% salary reduction as the country reels under economic challenges. The pay cut also affects heads of State-Owned Enterprises and takes effect from next month, according to the minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The government is hoping to raise some $400 from this pay cuts and other reduced… Read More
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ECOWAS holds summit on Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali

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– – The heads of state in West Africa are holding an extra-ordinary summit on Friday in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. The ECOWAS leaders will be discussing the political situation in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso, where soldiers recently seized power. These three countries are already under sanctions after their coup leaders failed to comply with ECOWAS directives to… Read More
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Ghana’s economy in crisis as citizens agitate over high cost of living

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– – Ghana’s economy continues to plummet as it struggles to improve the living standards of citizens. The country’s public debt stock now stands at GH¢341.8 billion ($45.5 billion) with a corresponding debt to GDP ratio of more than 77% as of September ending 2021. Analysts say that debt to GDP ratio has already crossed the 81% mark in 2022… Read More
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Sex workers in Ghana increase rates due to economic hardship

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– – Sex workers in Ghana are increasing their charges as they complain of economic hardship. Prostitution is illegal in Ghana but the trade continues to attract many women who depend on it for their livelihood. Ghana is currently experiencing an economic crisis with hikes in fuel prices that impact negatively on other goods and services across the country. It… Read More
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Ghana-Nigeria World Cup qualifier: Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi to host Jollof Derby

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– – The Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi has been approved to host Ghana’s home leg of the 2022 World Cup final qualifying play-off match against Nigeria despite several problems with the ground. African Soccer ruling body CAF has given approval for the 40,000-capacity stadium in the Ghanaian city of Kumasi to be used for the tie but has listed… Read More
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