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Ghana: Police arrest men with bombs
Police in Ghana’s capital Accra have arrested some individuals in possession of grenades with one of the suspects said to be a member of Jihadist militant group in Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
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. Â
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.



