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Archbishop of Canterbury vows to support £100m pledge helping communities affected by enslavement

During visit to Ghana, Sarah Mullally expresses regret and says controversial fund symbolises Christian belief in repentance

The Guardian - UK

How do teens living with disabilities in Ghana view their future? We asked them to show us

About 8% of Ghana’s population is disabled. A high percentage are adolescents, which could be linked to the country’s dominant population of young people (15 to 35 years).

The Conversation

I Thought The World’s Hardest Stories Were In War Zones, Until I Became A Father (24 Pics)

Photography has taken me across 91 countries—from the war in Ukraine and women fighting on the front lines, to underground LGBTQ+ communities in Iran, Pakistan and Belarus, criminal gangs in Guatemala and Mexico, child labour in Ghana, indigenous tribes deep in the Amazon rainforest, exorcisms in Ethiopia, forgotten communities in…

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Ghanaians ask ICC to investigate xenophobic violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have petitioned the International Criminal Court to open a preliminary investigation into attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa, arguing the violence could amount to crimes against humanity, as Ghana's president repeated his call on Thursday for the African Union to address the ongoing unrest.

Radio France Internationale

Ghana activists call for laws to protect people accused of witchcraft

In tonight's edition, North Africa is in the grip of a severe heatwave, with temperatures nearing 49 degrees Celsius. Also, six years after the brutal killing of a 90-year-old woman accused of witchcraft shocked Ghana and the world, activists say the fight for justice remains far from over. And, the…

France 24

Ghanaians ask International Criminal Court to examine years of anti-migrant violence in South Africa

Two Ghanaian nationals have asked the International Criminal Court to examine years of xenophobic violence in South Africa

The Independent UK

Ghana’s president asks for AU debate on South Africa’s ‘escalating xenophobic attacks’

Ghanaian President John Mahama on Thursday called for an African Union (AU) debate to "formally address the escalating xenophobic attacks" on foreign nationals in South Africa. More than 160,000 foreign nationals have left South Africa and several have died over the past two months amid rising hostility against undocumented migrants.

France 24

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Jobs abroad or jobs in Africa? Why a focus on work in other countries shouldn’t replace opportunities at home

African governments are increasingly encouraging young people to work abroad. To address youth unemployment at home, for example, Ghana and Kenya have expanded labour mobility agreements with other countries. These include Spain, Qatar and Caribbean states.

The Conversation

Quote of the day by Nico Williams: "I run very fast, but I can't run as fast as my mother. Because she once escaped death and…" - an emotional tribute to his mother, the extraordinary journey behind his success and the sacrifices that shaped a football star

Spanish footballer Nico Williams honored his mother after Euro 2024 victory. He gave his medal to her, recognizing her difficult journey. His mother escaped death and crossed the Sahara Desert from Ghana to Spain. This arduous migration paved the way for his and his brother's careers. Williams highlighted his mother's…

The Times of India

TikToker Jailed After Falsely Claiming Ghana's President Sacrificed 32 Cows To Win Election

A Ghanaian TikToker has been jailed for one year after admitting to publishing false claims that President John Mahama sacrificed 32 cows to win the 2024 election.

International Business Times UK

‘We are preserving a tradition’: how Ghana’s sensationalist film posters became collectible art

Hand-painted works are often wildly unfaithful to the movies they portray – reinterpretations that sometimes resulted in threats, insults and even physical attacks from viewers who felt duped

The Guardian - UK

Nine African countries see UK aid slashed by more than 80% as ‘devastating’ cuts laid bare

A number of long-standing UK partners in Africa – including Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Mozambique – are seeing their UK aid relationship virtually eliminated, or reduced to £5m or less

The Independent UK

What helps young children learn? Adults who take an interest in their homework and reading

Across Ghana, thousands of children start formal schooling every year full of promise. Yet many struggle to master basic reading and numeracy skills in the early grades.

The Conversation

ITV star Parveen Ashraf returns to social media with emotional post after revealing husband killed during robbery

The culinary star’s husband of 38 years died after being caught up in a robbery in Ghana

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It takes a village: How community can be a lifeline for improving child and family well-being

You have likely heard the saying “it takes a village to raise a child” before. Although its exact origins are unknown, it is often ascribed to an African proverb because it embodies the collective spirit of many African cultures.

Euronews

Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay around the world

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.

The Conversation

What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa

One of the most notable figures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup emerged during Ghana’s first match of the tournament: the “juju man,” Kailani Ibrahim Kpa, who was famously seen blowing white powder into the air during the game.

The Economic Times

India among 4 countries with largest number of cities at-risk from extreme heat, analysis finds

India, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Ghana host many cities at extreme heat risk. Over ninety-five percent of these at-risk cities are in Asia and Africa. Vulnerability and limited coping capacity significantly amplify heat risk for urban populations. Many major cities face extreme heat coinciding with high vulnerability and limited coping capacity.…

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The Guardian - UK

Morocco set a proud example for Africa as France await at World Cup

The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists have delighted fans at home and set an example to other sides beset with off-field problems

The Times of India

How a giant meteor strike created Ghana's Lake Bosumtwi and its rich gold deposits

Seen from space, Lake Bosumtwi appears as a near-perfect blue circle surrounded by lush forest in southern Ghana. Revered by the local Ashanti people as the "Lake of Souls", it is far more than a scenic landmark. Around one million years ago, a colossal meteorite slammed into the Earth, carving…

France 24

Egypt's World Cup dream fades after losing to Argentina

In tonight's edition, Egypt were seconds away from a historic triumph against Argentina, only to watch their dream vanish in the cruelest fashion. Also, media in Ghana claim the government has rebuffed Cyril Ramaphosa's request for a state visit over xenophobic attacks. And a single photograph has reignited one of…

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi sets unwanted World Cup record in Argentina’s clash with Egypt

Argentina captain Lionel Messi had his penalty saved by Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shobeir in the first half of their last-16 World Cup clash on Tuesday. Egypt had taken the lead in the 15th minute through Yasser Ibrahim, but Argentina had the chance to equalise from the penalty spot shortly afterwards.…

The Guardian - UK

Best fans at the World Cup? How Colombia’s support powered the team to success

Néstor Lorenzo’s side face Switzerland in Vancouver on Tuesday and will be hoping for the same backing that has shocked opponents so far

Radio France Internationale

The Netherlands and Germany pledge return of 2,000 artefacts to Ghana

Ghana is set to receive around 2,000 looted artefacts from the Netherlands and Germany, in one of the largest cultural restitution efforts involving the West African nation to date.

France 24

World Cup 2026 : Cape Verde miss out on greatest upset

Newcomers Cape Verde almost created the upset of the century by forcing the reigning champions Argentina into extra time, unfortunately the blue sharks conceded in extra time. Argentina will therefore face Egypt in the round of 16. There was not much in it between Australia's Socceroos' and the Egyptian Pharoes,…

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