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Ghanaian nationals seek ICC probe of xenophobic violence in South Africa

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Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) to launch a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing that the violence may amount to crimes against humanity. The petition, submitted to the ICC on 15 July and seen by Reuters, comes amid renewed anti-immigrant protests in South Africa that have, in some cases, turned… Read More
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Child Online Africa holds digital literacy forum for child advisors in Accra

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More than 30 Child Advisors and other schoolchildren from Ghana’s capital, Accra, have taken part in a Digital Literacy and Citizenship forum organised by the pan‑African digital rights organisation, Child Online Africa. The co-creation forum, held on April 16 at the Ghana Library Authority’s Accra Children’s Library near Kawukudi, was on the margins of the WTSA-28 preparatory meeting. The digital… Read More

Ghana’s showdown with MultiChoice raises diplomatic alarm

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Ghana’s Communications Minister, Samuel Nartey George, has issued a stern warning to MultiChoice, threatening to shut down DStv operations in the country if the South African-owned media giant fails to reduce its subscription fees. The ultimatum follows a public disagreement between the Minister and MultiChoice over whether the company had agreed to lower prices after The post Ghana’s showdown… Read More

Child Online Africa’s Africa Digital Leaders Programme shines on the global stage

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Child Online Africa’s flagship initiative, the Africa Digital Leaders (ADL) Programme, has once again put African youth on the global stage. The programme was recognized as a finalist for the 2024-2025 Excellence Actions for Global Youth Development, earning Child Online Africa a proud spotlight at the prestigious 2025 World Youth Development Forum (WYDF) and the Acceleration Week for Global Youth The post Child Online… Read More

Ghana: Ex-finance minister Ofori-Atta declared a corruption fugitive

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Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has is wanted by the country’s state prosecutors for several corruption cases he is alleged to have played key roles in. The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) on Wednesday made a formal declaration of the former minister being a fugitive. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng told journalists in Accra The post Ghana: Ex-finance… Read More
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The role of indigenous communities in conservation efforts

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African Agroforestry experts are urging for the greater involvement of indigenous communities in addressing the numerous conservation challenges plaguing the region. For many years, indigenous groups have been excluded from decision-making processes that directly impact their lives and livelihoods. They face significant obstacles, including marginalization and lack of recognition by governments and other ethnic groups. To effectively tackle the conservation… Read More
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Ghana criminalises witchcraft accusations and abuse of victims

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For centuries most African countries including Ghana have struggled with the practice of witchcraft accusations. Often elderly women risk banishment, physical abuse and sometimes lynched once they are accused of being a witch. Ghana’s parliament last Friday passed a bill into law to protect such vulnerable people. The new law makes witchcraft accusation and the abuse of victims a crime.… Read More
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Ghana’s parliament votes to abolish the death penalty

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Ghana’s lawmakers have voted to abolish the death penalty and remove it from the country’s statute books. The parliamentarians on Tuesday approved for the death penalty to be replaced with life sentence as part of an amendment to the Criminal and Other Offences Act. The amendment bill, sponsored by one of the MPs was passed on Tuesday and now awaits… Read More
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Ghana: Minister quits job over alleged stashed cash

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A Ghanaian minister, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has been forced to leave her job after court documents revealed that she may have stashed cash amounting to millions of dollars at her home. Media reports last Friday revealed that the minister who was in charge of sanitation, reported two of her maids to the police for stealing money from her. The maid… Read More
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Ghanaian lawmakers debate anti-LGBTQ bill

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Ghanaian lawmakers on Wednesday started debating an anti-LGBTQ bill that is meant to tighten restrictions around gay activities and rights. The promotion of proper sexual human rights and the Ghanaian family values bill, is being sponsored by some Members of Parliament and not the government but has support of religious bodies. Should the bill be passed in to law it… Read More
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