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Ghana: University admits 13-yr-old girl into Maths Program

One of Ghana's prestigious Universities, The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) is reported to have admitted a 13-year-old girl to study Mathematics.

Barrow’s aide helped Jammeh withdraw state funds

A top aide to Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has been implicated in the withdrawal of state funds by former leader, Yahya Jammeh for personal use.

Ex-Nigerian first lady complains of ‘witch-hunt’ by state

Patience Jonathan, the wife of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is accusing the country’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of witch-hunting her.

Ghana and Germany mark 60years of relations

The German government on Saturday marked 60 years of its relations with the West African nation Ghana as both countries aspire to improve the already existing strong ties between them.

Ghana shuts down radio stations operating illegally

Ghanaian officials have revoked the licenses of over 30 radio stations across the country for failing to renew their licenses or pay required charges to keep them operating legally.

Working conditions getting bad in Ghana – Report

A new report by one of Ghana’s leading research institutes showed that many Ghanaians do not think about working conditions when accepting job offers.

Togolese flee into neighboring Ghana amid political unrest

Several Togolese have fled their country into neighboring Ghana as they escape security crackdown following continuous protests by the opposition seeking an end to the Gnassingbe dynasty.

Former Ivorian leader Gbagbo to remain in detention

The International Criminal Court on Tuesday said judges had ordered former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo to remain in detention during his war crimes trial.

Critic of Ghana’s President arrested for ‘insulting’ him

Police in Ghana on Tuesday arrested a critic of the country's President Akufo Addo for reportedly calling him a “drug addict”.

Boko Haram victims protest food shortages

Hundreds of Nigerians who have been displaced by Boko Haram insurgency have staged a protest on the streets of Maiduguri over food shortages and poor conditions in their refugee camp.

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