The government has begun steps to transform the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) into a fully-fledged Space Agency following Cabinet approval for the establishment of the agency.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Nation Seeks Reimbursement For $18m Spent On Migrant Repatriations
South Africa is asking several other African governments to reimburse it for the cost of sending tens of thousands of their citizens back home. The request comes after South Africa deported or helped repatriate more than 80,000 immigrants, following protests and violence against illegal immigration.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Ghana Evacuates Citizens From South Africa Over Xenophobic Protests
The first batch of around 300 Ghanaian nationals departed OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg Ghana began a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens wanting to leave South Africa amid growing anti-immigrant tensions.
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GHANA: Government Distances Nation From ‘Detty December’ Label Despite Boom In Tourism
Ghana’s government wants to move away from the popular phrase “Detty December”, saying the label carries meanings it does not want associated with the country, even as end-of-year celebrations continue to draw tens of thousands of visitors.
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UK: Boy Who Sued Parents To Return To UK Is To Stay Back In Ghana
A 14-year-old British boy who took his parents to court after they sent him to boarding school in Ghana must remain there until at least the end of his GCSEs, a High Court judge has ruled.
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BURKINA FASO: Parliament Pass Law To Criminalise Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality with offenders facing two to five years in prison.
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GHANA: Temporary Closure Of Washington Embassy Over Corruption Scandal
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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