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Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76
Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has died at the age of 76. She was the widow of Ghana's longest-serving leader,…
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Ghanaian chief justice Gertrude Torkornoo removed from office
Ghana's President John Mahama has fired the country's Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo following a recommendation by an inquiry. She had…
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Ghana promises full investigation into helicopter crash which killed two ministers
Ghana's President John Mahama has promised a full investigation into Wednesday's helicopter crash that killed two government ministers and…
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Ghana's president inaugurates a special task force to tackle illegal gold mining
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Ghana's president launched a special task force on Tuesday to combat rampant illegal gold mining and smuggling that…
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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's ex-finance minister over corruption claims
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Global police organization Interpol placed Ghana 's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta on its red notice list on…
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Interpol issues red notice for Ghana's fugitive ex-minister
Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been placed on Interpol's Red Notice list for allegedly using public office for…
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Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspension
Hundreds of opposition protesters dressed in red and black have condemned a decision by Ghana's president to suspend the country's chief…
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Ghana's president suspends the chief justice of the country's top court in a surprise move
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — The president of Ghana has suspended the chief justice of the country's Supreme Court, the government said, days after…
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Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition
Opposition MPs in Ghana have fiercely condemned the suspension of the country's chief justice, accusing President John Mahama of trying to…
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Ghana's ex-finance minister declared a fugitive
Ghana's former finance minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been declared a fugitive by prosecutors over his alleged involvement in multiple…
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Gun-wearing leader sparks concern at Ghana inauguration
Burkina Faso's military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore sparked concern when he attended Tuesday's inauguration of Ghana's President John…
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Mahama will be sworn in as Ghana's president for third time
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — John Mahama will be sworn in on Tuesday as Ghana’s president for the third time, as the country faces its worst…
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Ghana opens up visa-free travel to all Africans
All African passport holders are now able to visit Ghana without needing a visa, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said. He announced…
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Dozens of Ghana president-elect's supporters arrested in post-poll chaos
Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people - mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama - over acts of…
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More jobs and no 'nuisance taxes' - Ghanaians' great expectations
Ghana's former President John Mahama will be under enormous pressure to meet the expectations of voters following his landslide victory in…
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Comeback victory confirmed for Ghana's John Mahama
Official results from Saturday's presidential election in Ghana have confirmed the victory of opposition candidate, former President John…
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Young Ghanaians see presidential vote as a way out of hardship. But their options are limited
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Joseph Antwi knows what he wants as a young person in Ghana casting his vote for the first time on Saturday when the…
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Gold, prices, and jobs: What's at stake in Ghana's elections?
Ghana is due to get a new president after December’s election. The current vice-president, Mahamudu Bawumia, and a former head of state,…