Tag: Ghana
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ECOWAS Secures Release of Nigerian Onion Trucks Detained in Ghana
By Opeyemi Adelakun Five trucks transporting onions from Nigeria to Ghana have resumed business after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) intervened to secure their release, ending a standoff that had raised concerns over regional trade relations. The Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa (ORO/WCA) confirmed on Saturday that the…
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Historic Hosting: CAVB Commends Côte d’Ivoire as Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina Faso Qualify
By Paul Joseph President of the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Zone 3, Ali Yaro, has applauded Côte d’Ivoire for the successful hosting of the 2026 CAVB Zone 3 African Nations Cup Qualifiers, describing the tournament as a landmark achievement for volleyball development in the region. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the five-day championship…
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Beyond Repatriation: Understanding Ghana’s Response to Xenophobic Tensions in South Africa
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The decision by the Government of Ghana to repatriate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa was driven largely by rising anti-immigration protests, xenophobic tensions, and growing fears for the safety of foreign nationals. Reports indicated that many Ghanaians felt increasingly vulnerable amid demonstrations in Johannesburg and other areas, where some…
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Nigerian Woman Jailed In Ghana Over Fake Passport Bid
By: Sunday Ameh A 41-year-old Nigerian woman, identified as Franca Wilson, has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by a court in Ghana for attempting to fraudulently obtain a Ghanaian passport using forged nationality documents. Franca was convicted by the Adabraka District Court in Accra after pleading guilty to charges linked to falsification of identity…
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Ghanian Singer Shatta Wale Joins Politics
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has received a notable political endorsement after the Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Alfred Nii Kotey Ashie, expressed confidence in his potential to contest for parliamentary office, declaring that no one can stop his ambition if he chooses to run. The MP made the remarks during…
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Police Arrest Alleged Gang Leader Behind Dadease–YawNkruma Robberies in Ghana
By George Omagbemi Sylvester The Ghana Police Service has arrested a suspected gang leader believed to be behind a series of armed robbery attacks in Dadease and YawNkruma communities in the Ashanti Region, marking a significant breakthrough in ongoing security operations targeting organised criminal networks. April 29, 2026 — According to police intelligence reports, the…
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Stealing Police Armoured Vehicle in Ghana
By George Omagbemi Sylvester Authorities in Ghana have arrested a suspect identified as Ebenezer Frimpong after he allegedly stole a police armoured vehicle in Nkawie, located in the Ashanti Region. The incident reportedly occurred when a police officer temporarily left the armoured vehicle unattended with the engine running near the Nkawie–Kumasi corridor. The suspect is…
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Ghanaian Footballer Frimpong Shot Dead by Armed Men
By Paul Joseph A tragic incident has rocked Ghana’s football community following the killing of young winger Dominic Frimpong during a violent robbery attack on his club’s team bus. Frimpong, who played for Berekum Chelsea, lost his life after armed assailants ambushed the team while they were returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture. The…