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Fighting the fake drugs business in Africa

As a recent study from the World Health Organization pointed out, the so-called "'fake drugs" come in a variety of forms. There are the substandard drugs, which perhaps wouldn't pass quality tests due to a manufacturing error or because they have already passed their expiry date.

Ghana gets special prosecutor to fight corruption

The President of Ghana Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday appointed the country's first ever special prosecutor whose prime duty will be to investigate and prosecute corrupt public officials.

Ghana: Menstruating girls banned from crossing river

Young girls in Ghana who are in their menstrual periods have been prevented from crossing a river in the country’s central region. The chiefs in the Upper Denkyira East community in central Ghana have said that the directive was from the river god.  

Exxon Mobil to begin oil exploration in Ghana

Oil Giant Exxon Mobil is set to begin oil exploration in Ghana soon officials in the West African country have confirmed. A petroleum agreement to paveway for the exploration is expected to be signed by the firm with the Ghanaian government and the Ghana National Petroleum Commission in Ghana in the coming days.

Special bar for entrepreneurs opens in Ghana

In Ghana a restaurant that serves largely entrepreneurs and business owners has opened in the country’s capital Accra, and only organic beverages and food are served customers who usually sit to talk business.

Ghanaian-born Gyimah made UK’s universities minister

A Ghanaian-born Sam Gyimah has taken a post in Theresa May’s cabinet as Universities and Science Minister for England.

Police in Ghana attacked by mob for rescuing a ‘witch’

Police officers in Ghana came under attack in the country’s northern region when they tried rescuing a woman accused of witchcraft in a town called Gbulahagu in Tamale metropolis.

Kow Essuman Voted 2017 Most Influential Young Ghanaian

International Lawyer & Counsel at the Office of the President of Ghana, Kow Essuman(ESQ), has been voted the Most Influential Young Ghanaian in 2017.

Ghanaians denied jobs over bleached skins

Ghanaians who were disqualified from securing jobs in the country’s immigration service had bleached skins and stretch marks, which the service considers inappropriate.

Opinion: Ghana’s justice system needs a major overhaul

Ghanaians are flocking to the courts at a much higher rate than before. Invariably this has put pressure on the civil litigation system; cases are being stretched and delayed. The system is clogged, and people who’ve turned to the courts are often frustrated and upset.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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