Ghana has temporarily shut down its embassy in Washington, D.C., after a major corruption scandal involving visa fraud and unauthorised payments was uncovered by a special audit.
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GHANA: Former World Champion Khan Backing Big Fight Night
Ghana will be hosting a major fight night on Friday, 13th June – headlined by Andrew Tabiti – Jacob Dickson and the long-awaited return of British fan-favourite Ohara Davies, broadcast live around the world on DAZN.
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GHANA: President Suspends Chief Justice Torkornoo
The suspension of Ghana’s Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo has sparked political controversy particularly from opposition MPs who accuse President John Mahama of trying to “pack the courts” with justices who are sympathetic to the governing party.
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GHANA: President Bans Government Official’s Travels In First-class
Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending.
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GHANA: 40 Surgeons Arrive For Paediatric Open Heart Surgeries
Former German international footballer of Ghanaian descent, Gerald Asamoah last week flew 40 top surgeons and Nurses to Ghana for his annual free heart surgeries for children with hole-in-heart conditions.
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GHANA: Fake Olympic Team Absconds In Norway
Ghana sports ministry is investigating after several individuals claiming to be para-athletes and their support staff reportedly absconded during a trip to Norway.
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GHANA: Stevie Wonder @74 Becomes Ghanaian Citizen
Legendary singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder is officially Ghanaian. The music icon on his 74th birthday was granted citizenship of Ghana by the nation’s president Nana Akufo-Addo
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GHANA: Outrage Over 63-year-old Priest Allege Traditional Marriage To A 12-year-old Girl
An influential traditional priest aged 63 has sparked public outrage in Ghana by marrying a 12-year-old girl. Nuumo Borketey Laweh Tsuru XXXIII, reportedly married 12-year-old, Naa Okromo in a customary ceremony held on Saturday in Nungua.
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GHANA: Parliament Passes Strict Anti-LGBTQ Law
Ghana’s parliament passed a tough legislation on Wednesday that imposes a prison sentence of up to three years for anyone convicted of identifying as LGBTQ+ and a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups.
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UK: British Museum To ‘Loan Back’ Ghana’s Stolen Gold
The UK is to loan back some of the ‘crown jewels’ of Ghana, 150 years after they were ‘stolen’ from the court of an Asante king.
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