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West Africa has been defined as including the 18 countries Benin, Burkina Faso, the island of Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, the island of Saint Helena, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sao Tome and Principe and Togo.

Ghana Tourism & Travel 

Hindus urge Ghana Prez Akufo-Addo to intervene in Achimota School, ensuring religious freedom

Village Reporter,
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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Jammeh’s party defies him, maintains alliance with Barrow’s party

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– – The party of former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has defied his opposition to an alliance entered into with current President Adama Barrow. President Barrow formed his own political party months ago ahead of presidential elections next year. That alliance has been criticized by many especially victims of brutalities under ex-leader Jammeh who are seeking justice. For the first… Read More
Africa Ghana West Africa World 

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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Ghana’s MPs threaten to retaliate visa denial over anti-LGBTQ+ bill

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– – Some Ghanaian lawmakers are livid about their alleged visa denial by some embassies in the country over an anti-LGBTQI bill which seeks to curtain gay rights. The bill which is being sponsored by some MPs with support of some religious bodies seeks to criminalize all same sex related activities including activism. The country’s Minority lawmakers have confirmed that the… Read More
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Religion and relationships top podcast charts in Ghana on Spotify

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– – Podcasts have become a beloved pastime for many people around the globe, and data shows that Ghana is joining the trend. Since launching in the West African nation, Spotify, the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service, has noticed a keen interest in podcasts among Ghanaians. So what exactly are Ghanaians streaming in terms of podcasts? Spotify is… Read More
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Ghana: Use of presidential villa for marriage ceremony sparks debate

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– – Some Ghanaians have taken to social media to criticize the use of the presidential villa to host the marriage ceremony of a daughter of their President Nana Akufo Addo. The president’s daughter Edwina Akufo- Addo got married to Kwabena Jumah, son of a stalwart of the ruling party, Maxwell Kofi Jumah last weekend. The low profile event has been a… Read More
Africa Liberia West Africa World 

Liberia: EU envoy apologizes for ‘dirty Monrovia’ comments

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– – The head of the European Union in Liberia has apologized for describing Liberia’s capital Monrovia as a “disgusting” and “dirty” city. It follows a backlash from Liberians despite insisting that his comments have been misrepresented. Speaking at an event organised by the Monrovia City Corporation last week, he said that “Monrovia is a disgusting city, it is a dirty… Read More
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Importance of Interfaith Dialogue with Humanists in Nigeria

Leo Igwe
By Leo Igwe Call it an interfaith dialogue with humanists or a humanist dialogue with people of faith. An initiative to promote understanding and acceptance among persons from faith and no-faith traditions in Nigeria is imminent. Dialogue is critical to fostering tolerant pluralism, and peace among persons of various faiths and philosophies. Dialogue does not preclude debate or criticism of… Read More
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Nigeria’s Tiwa Savage being blackmailed over her sex tape

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“I am that crazy I could put it out myself – you are not making any money off me,” she said. But the singer is worried about the impact of this incident on her six-year-old son from her previous relationship. – – “I am going to talk to him and for me it is even later on when he’s about… Read More
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