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Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:23 +0200

Ghana pushes for concrete slavery reparations

Ghana hosted a landmark global conference on Thursday seeking to translate growing political support for slavery reparations into practical commitments towards justice.

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Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200

Ghana beat Panama 1-0 with late goal from Caleb Yirenkyi

Ghana fans celebrated their team’s winning World Cup start on Thursday after their 1-0 win over Panama in Toronto. A late goal from Caleb Yerenkyi secured the Blacks Stars’ spot at the top of Group L alongside England.

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Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:51:22 +0200

Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.

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Ghana works to preserve its indigenous language amid rapid growth

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:37:32 +0200

As Ghana continues to expand due to rapid urbanization, concerns are growing that the indigenous language of the city's founders is gradually fading from daily use. Cultural advocates are now stepping up efforts to revive the language and safeguard an important part of the heritage.

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Ghana approves sweeping anti-LGBTQ law

Sat, 30 May 2026 00:10:07 +0200

Ghana approves sweeping anti-LGBTQ law

Ghana’s parliament has approved one of Africa’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ laws, reviving controversial legislation that imposes prison terms for same-sex relations and support for LGBTQ activities, despite strong criticism from human rights groups and international organisations.

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Ghana begins repatriation of citizens from South Africa amid tensions

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:10 +0200

Ghana begins repatriation of citizens from South Africa amid tensions

The first group of around 300 Ghanaian nationals departed from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday as Ghana began a voluntary repatriation programme for citizens wanting to leave South Africa amid growing anti-immigrant tensions.

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Ghana wraps up $3 billion dollar IMF bailout programme

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:05:10 +0200

Ghana wraps up $3 billion dollar IMF bailout programme

Accra on Friday said it had helped restore macroeconomic stability and debt sustainability ahead of schedule.

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Ghana quits US aid deal talks over privacy concerns

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:35:12 +0200

Ghana quits US aid deal talks over privacy concerns

Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data.

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South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protest

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:15:08 +0200

South Africa vows crackdown on xenophobic attacks after Ghana protest

South Africa has pledged decisive action against perpetrators of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals, after Ghana formally protested over incidents involving its citizens.

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Ghana names Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of FIFA World Cup

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:25:08 +0200

Ghana names Carlos Queiroz as coach ahead of FIFA World Cup

Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of its men’s national football team, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) said on Monday (13 April).

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Ghanaian Premier League player Dominic Frimpong killed during attack on team bus

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:20:16 +0200

Ghanaian Premier League player Dominic Frimpong killed during attack on team bus

Football fans in Ghana are in mourning after the death of Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong. The 20-year-old winger was killed in a suspected armed robbery on the team's bus, the country's football association said on Monday.

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Ghana cuts ties with head coach Otto Addo just months before World Cup kick off

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:20:09 +0200

Ghana cuts ties with head coach Otto Addo just months before World Cup kick off

Ghana is cutting ties with head coach Otto Addo just 2 and half months before the team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.

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Ghana's ex-president Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission to Benin

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:15:06 +0200

Ghana's ex-president Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission to Benin

Ghana’s former president Nana Akufo-Addo will head the ecowas mission to oversee Benin’s presidential election, the Economic Community of West African States has confirmed.

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Ghana Takes Its Spot on the Global Afrobeats Stage

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:15:05 +0200

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Ghana, European Union agree defence pact

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:50:10 +0200

Ghana, European Union agree defence pact

The agreement, signed in Accra by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, is aimed at strengthening cooperation in areas including counterterrorism, intelligence sharing and crisis response

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Ghana pushes UN Resolution to recognize Slave Trade as crime against humanity

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:50:10 +0200

Ghana pushes UN Resolution to recognize Slave Trade as crime against humanity

Ghana is intensifying its diplomatic campaign at the United Nations, combining cultural expression and political advocacy to push for global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.

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Ghana leads UN effort to acknowledg slave trade as crime against humanity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:09 +0200

Ghana leads UN effort to acknowledg slave trade as crime against humanity

Ghana is calling for global support at the United Nations for a draft resolution that would recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity, a move it says could strengthen ongoing conversations around reparations and historical accountability.

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Ghana, EU sign first pact to counter West Africa's growing insecurity

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:45:08 +0200

Ghana, EU sign first pact to counter West Africa's growing insecurity

Ghana and the European Union on Tuesday signed their first formal defence partnership, as the country presents itself as a regional bulwark against the growing jihadist violence roiling west Africa.

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Ghana grants citizenship to members of African diaspora

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:40:10 +0200

Ghana swears in new citizens from historical African diaspora but pauses new applications

Ghana swears in new citizens from historical African diaspora but pauses new applications

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Ghana says at least 55 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:55:05 +0200

Ghana says at least 55 citizens killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Its foreign affairs minister has been in Kyiv to discuss the fate of two nationals taken prisoner on the frontline.

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