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Anglican Archbishops oppose Ghana’s anti–LGBTQ+ bill

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– – Several church leaders particularly those in the UK have strongly criticised Ghanaian bishops over their support for a draconian anti-LGBTQ+ law. These include Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury and leader of the global Anglican Church, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York, and other Church of England bishops have in numerous tweets. In an earlier statement, the archbishop of… Read More
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The agonies of Ghanaian twins born with two sex organs

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– – There is confusion over the gender of some twins born with both the female and male reproductive organs in Ghana. The twins have been using feminine names, earrings and clothes of females since they were born in 1993 based on the advice of a medical doctor. However, as they grow up with their hormones and biological make-up developing,… Read More
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The largest oral history project of global black doctors and nurses

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– – The Armah Institute of Emotional Justice has announced that its flagship project, THE BLACK FRONTLINE has started gathering stories of 100 doctors and nurses in Ghana as part of the largest oral history project. In a statement the institute said “in total, 300 stories will be gathered of global Black doctors and nurses in 3 countries on 3… Read More
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Ghana launches ‘Hike For the Child Online’ Campaign

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– – Child Online Africa (COA) in Collaboration with the Head of State Award Scheme – Ghana has launched an online safety campaign called ‘Hike for the child online’ campaign. Launched on October 22, 2021, the charity campaign is an initiative to spark up discussion and support for the safety and well-being of children online in Africa. The first edition… Read More
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Youth Connekt Africa Summit ends amid calls for youth-led solutions

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– – Young Africans have called for more freedom and opportunities to propel the socio-economic growth of the continent as thousands of them took part in the2021 Youth Connekt Africa summit held in Ghana’s capital, Accra. The annual convening event connects youth from across the continent and beyond with policy influencers, political and industry leaders among others on accelerating youth… Read More
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Ghana’s president calls for tolerance over anti-LGBTQ+ bill debate

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– – Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has said that he expects tolerance from citizens as the country’s parliament prepares to debate an anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The bill which is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament has support of religious bodies and seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. Various human rights activists have expressed their displeasure at… Read More
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Law students in Ghana demonstrate over mass failure

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– – Hundreds of law students in Ghana on Wednesday hit the streets of the capital Accra to protest the mass failure in entrance exams into the Ghana School of Law. This year some 499 students who sat the entrance exams were not admitted into the law school to further their studies towards becoming lawyers. In previous years, the pass mark… Read More
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Hindus urge Ghana Prez Akufo-Addo to intervene in Achimota School, ensuring religious freedom

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Hindus are urging Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to urgently intervene in the affairs of elite Achimota School so that minority religions do not have to sacrifice their beliefs to enroll or continue their education. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Ghana prided itself being a nation of high religious tolerance… Read More
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Ghana: Police probe Shatta Wale over gun attack claims

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– – Police in Ghana on Monday night said they had mounted a search for celebrated dancehall artiste Shatta Wale following reports that he had been shot by unknown gunmen. Personal Assistant to the musician Nana Dope had told some media outlets that the artiste was receiving treatment at an emergency unit of a health facility in Accra after been shot… Read More
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Guilty of Being Nigerian in Ghana

Leo Igwe
Opinion By Leo Igwe The Nigerian government should look into the treatment of Nigerians in Ghana because there are reports of police harassment and extortion from Nigerians in the country. A Ghanaian friend recently shared a Facebook post on some police raids that targeted Nigerians. His post reads: “My apartment has been raided by the Ghana Police 4 times in… Read More
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