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- November 27, 2025
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Mother gets life sentence in New Zealand’s grim ‘Suitcase Murders’
A New Zealand court has handed down a life sentence to a 45-year-old mother for the murder of her two young children, whose bodies were discovered in suitcases bought by an unsuspecting family at a storage locker auction. Hakyung Lee, a New Zealand citizen originally from South Korea, showed no visible emotion as High Court Justice Geoffrey Venning delivered the ruling, describing the killings as a shocking crime against particularly vulnerable victims. The court heard that…
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- November 27, 2025
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Guinea-Bissau military seizes power amid vote count, regional observers condemn coup
International observers have condemned the Guinea-Bissau military’s seizure of power last week, which interrupted the democratic process just as the country awaited results from the 23 November presidential and legislative elections. In a joint statement issued on 26 November, the African Union Election Observation Mission, ECOWAS Election Observation Mission, and West African Elders Forum expressed deep concern over the armed forces’ announcement, which came while the nation was awaiting official results and shortly after missions had…
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- November 27, 2025
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Ghana condemns military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demands return to democracy
Ghana has added its voice to growing regional condemnation of this week’s military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, denouncing the suspension of the country’s electoral process and joining calls for an immediate restoration of constitutional rule. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was deeply concerned by events unfolding in Bissau, where soldiers led by General Denis N’Canha seized control, announced the suspension of elections, and imposed a nationwide curfew and border closure. In a firm statement, Ghana’s…
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- November 27, 2025
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Canada to Ghana: “No strong democracy without a strong, independent media”
The High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, has declared a free and independent press a non-negotiable pillar of a healthy democracy, directly addressing Ghana’s media leaders at a reception in Accra. “There is no strong democracy without a strong, independent media,” Montrat stated unequivocally, welcoming editors and journalists to the Canadian High Commissioner’s residence on Wednesday evening. She praised Ghana’s “vibrant press, radio debates and digital storytellers” as central to the country’s…
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- November 27, 2025
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Vodacom recommits to digital transformation
The company’s extensive growth reflects the trust it has earned from Tanzanians.Read More
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- November 27, 2025
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New direct Accra-Toronto flights to boost trade and tourism, says Canadian envoy
Canada has announced a transformative direct air link with Ghana, a move set to turbocharge tourism, business, and cultural exchanges between the two nations, starting in June 2026. This was disclosed by the High Commissioner of Canada to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat, during a reception with the media on Wednesday, 26 November 2025. “Air Transat, one of Canada’s major airlines, announced the launch of a new non-stop route between Toronto and Accra,” Montrat stated. The…
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- November 27, 2025
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Liberia’s key hydropower project saved by $7.4m AfDB rescue loan
The African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a significant financial injection of $7.41 million to ensure the completion of a pivotal renewable energy initiative in Liberia, the Renewable Energy for Electrification project. The additional loan is earmarked to overcome critical financial and operational hurdles that have delayed the project, which centres on the construction of a 9.34-megawatt run-of-river hydropower plant at Gbedin Falls in Nimba County. This vital funding will address cost overruns encountered during the…
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- November 27, 2025
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UDOM student dies after losing fees to betting
Friends say his anxiety grew sharply after he lost the money meant for his studiesRead More
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- November 26, 2025
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ZoDF urges Ghanaians to stay calm amid Wesley Girls’ Religious practices controversy
The Zongo Development Fund (ZoDF) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing national debate surrounding public education and religious practices in public schools, particularly the recent developments at Wesley Girls’ Senior High School. In a press statement issued on November 26, 2025, and signed by the Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Halidu Haruna, the Fund noted the rising tension and increasingly heated exchanges among various stakeholders on the matter. The ZoDF urged all parties to respect the…
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- November 26, 2025
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New GETFund structure to guarantee consistent funding for learners with special needs and persons with disabilities- Education minister
By Patrick Biddah The government has announced plans to transition from the long-standing grant-dependent funding system for special needs education to a more predictable and sustainable model. This shift, according to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, will ensure consistent support for learners with special needs across the country. Mr Iddrisu, made this known during an engagement with Heads of Special Schools and Integrated Senior High Schools in Accra, where he outlined government’s renewed commitment to…
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