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American rapper Meek Mill expresses desire for Ghanaian citizenship Philadelphia-born rapper Meek Mill has recently announced his intention to obtain Ghanaian citizenship. The decision, he stated, was motivated by what he perceives as America’s oppressive treatment towards the growth and prosperity of Black individuals. In a tweet on March 4, …

Mr. Mitchell took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday, February 29, and said the passage of the bill would undermine the rights and freedoms enjoyed by Ghanaians. “If it becomes law, this will undermine freedoms for all Ghanaians,” his post read. He called on Ghana to uphold human rights by …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from …

The United States has expressed concern over Ghana’s passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The bill, which was passed by Ghana’s Parliament on Wednesday, February 28, has raised alarm in the international community. US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated …

Ghana’s parliament has approved a stringent new bill that criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+, with offenders facing up to three years in prison. The legislation also imposes a maximum five-year jail term for forming or funding LGBTQ+ groups. Attempts to substitute prison sentences with community service and counseling were shouted down …

The unemployment crisis in Ghana has worsened, with the number of jobless individuals rising from approximately 1.2 million to over 1.3 million, according to the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The average unemployment rate for the first three quarters of 2023 surged to 14.7 percent. The increase in joblessness is particularly …

The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) has announced the tragic passing of one of their players, Norin Betani, just ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games women’s football qualifier against Ghana. Initially named in the squad to face Ghana, Betani fell ill before the team’s departure to Accra. Suspected to …

Mavis Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, has encouraged Ghanaians to appreciate the relatively lower cost of living in Ghana compared to other countries, citing her recent visit to Canada. In an interview on Onua FM’s morning show, Yɛn Nsɛmpa, Koomson highlighted the high cost of rent in …

X, previously known as Twitter, has made payments to employees laid off from its African headquarters in Accra, Ghana, more than a year after their dismissal. The social media platform terminated the contracts of these employees, most of whom had been in their roles for only a few months, in …

In a recent announcement, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, revealed Ghana’s plans to establish a bilateral ECOWAS roaming service with Togo, Benin, and the Gambia. This initiative comes after Ghana’s successful implementation of a similar agreement with Côte d’Ivoire in 2023. During a press conference in Accra …