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UNESCO names Ghana’s Accra as World Book Capital for 2023

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– – The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named Ghana’s capital, Accra as its World Book Capital for 2023. The West African nation will host the World Book Capital after Mexico’s Guadalajara in 2022. In a statement UNESCO said “the city of Accra was selected for its strong focus on young people and their potential to… Read More
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Ghana: Cop arrested for releasing suspect after sex in cells

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– – A police officer in Ghana has been arrested for allegedly freeing a suspect for sexual favour. A confidential report says the policeman released Theresa Forson, who is awaiting sentencing, after having sex with her  in the female cells. The policeman stationed at Nkanfoa Police Station in the Central Region of the country allegedly released the female suspect on… Read More
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Ghana: Woman arrested for allegedly faking pregnancy and kidnapping

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– – Police in Ghana have arrested a 29 year-old woman for allegedly faking her kidnapping and pregnancy. The family of Josephine Panyin Mensah Simons earlier reported to the police that she had been kidnapped with her nine month old pregnancy whilst doing a dawn walk. She was subsequently found in another community, traumatized and unable to speak without having the… Read More
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Ghana: Renewed tension over latest closure of Nigerian-owned shops

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– – Some Nigerian traders in Ghana are agitating over the closure of their shops by their Ghanaian counterparts. Several shops in Abbosey Okai and Tip Toe land in Accra and Koforidua in the Eastern Region have been locked up by the Ghanaian traders. The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) sanctioned what it calls a distress action following the… Read More
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Ghana: LGBT activists face hardships after detention

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– – Arbitrary arrests and detention of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in Ghana, and a proposed draconian anti-LGBT bill are causing serious economic hardship and psychological stress for LGBT people, Human Rights Watch has said. On May 20, 2021, Ghanaian police in Ho, in the Volta region, assisted by security forces, raided and unlawfully arrested 21 people, including… Read More
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The ‘miracle baby’ living without a nose in Ghana

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– – A baby –born without a nose who has lived for a year and eight months has shocked many in Ghana. Ramatu Musa’s condition called Congenital Arhinia is a rare condition and just one of some hundred cases recorded in the world. Doctors at the Mother and Baby Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana where the… Read More
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Ghana: Move to stop consumption of cats and dogs sparks outrage

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– – There is a raging controversy over a move to ban the trade in cats and dogs for human consumption. An International Animal Rights Activist, Natasha Choolun, has petitioned the Government of Ghana to ban the trade in cat and dog meat for human consumption. “Dogs and cats are not food, but loyal companion animals that should be treated… Read More
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Ghana investigates bird strike that disrupted a KLM flight

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– – Ghana’s aviation authorities say they have commenced investigations into a bird-strike that disrupted a KLM flight at a major airport in the capital, Accra. The incident occurred last Friday evening preventing the KLM flight from taking off at the Kotoka International Airport. The Ghana Airports Company Limited said in a statement on Saturday that investigations have already started… Read More
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Ghana arrests 21 foreign nationals for illegal entry

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– – Ghanaian officials have arrested 21 foreign nationals for entering the country illegally. The country ‘s Immigration Service said 21 foreign nationals were arrested on Friday, September 3. Those arrested include 19 Malians, one Guinean and one Nigerian. They were on board a commercial bus en-route to the capital Accra. Ghanaian officials said the migrants comprised of 13 females… Read More
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Ghana: Over 25 women murdered by abusive partners

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– – The Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana (NETRIGHT) has said that more than 25 women have been killed by abusive partners in homes, hotels and farms between January and August this year. The group said the women are either stabbed, poisoned, shot, strangled, clubbed, or battered to death. In a statement to demand an immediate action from government, NETRIGHT… Read More