Ghana

Politics
Clément VéritéMay 9, 2022
Why noise is banned in Accra for a month every year
Accra, the capital city of Ghana, has implemented a ban on drumming and noise making for a month to respect traditions of the Ga people and the seed planting period.
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Business
Clément VéritéMay 3, 2022
Ghana implements its disputed tax on digital transactions
A tax on electronic transactions has raised strong opposition in Ghana. The E-levy has now been implemented but opposition members still hope to have it repealed.
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Business
Clément VéritéApril 5, 2022
Ghana ambitions to attract 1 million tourists from Europe in 2024
Ghana will invest $40 million to attract 1 million tourists annually from Europe by 2024. It plans to benefit from growing need for nature-based tourism.
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Politics
Clément VéritéFebruary 14, 2022
A Ghana civic leader charged with treason felony after social media post about a coup
Ghana authorities are on the alert against coup attempts as they jailed a civic organization leader protesting against the E-Levy who allegedly suggested a coup against the government. He is the latest arrest among government critics.
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Business
Clément VéritéJanuary 14, 2022
In Ghana, some call for a boycott of phone calls
As Ghana launched a plan to better identify phone users to combat fraud, registering the SIM card to keep using a phone may take hours.
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Society
Clément VéritéJune 1, 2021
High Court of Ghana Accepts Dreadlocks In High School
Two students couldn't attend the Achimota school because their dreadlocks were against the dress code. After a series of back-and-forth decisions, Ghana's High Court of Justice ruled in favour of the 2 Rastafari.
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Society
Clément VéritéApril 30, 2021
Ghana Minister Mentions Her Lesbian Experience Even If Homosexuality Is Forbidden
A Minister in Ghana says she experimented homosexual experiences as a teenager exploring her sexuality in a country where homosexuality is a crime. She also thinks people should keep their sexuality private to avoid any problems.
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Business
Clément VéritéApril 13, 2021
Twitter Expands in Africa
Twitter announced expanding its presence in Africa by opening its headquarters in Ghana.
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Business
Clément VéritéMarch 29, 2021
Norway Invests in Ghana's Digital Future. Why?
Norway decided to help 14,000 Ghanaians to acquire job-ready digital skills in the next 3 years. The investment is a small but telling example of the close business relation between Norway and Ghana since 2007.
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Society
Clément VéritéMarch 24, 2021
Two High School Students in Ghana Rejected Because of Dreadlocks
Two students in Ghana can't enroll to a public school because of their dreadlocks. The school says it is against the rules, while others claim it is a discrimination against the Rastafari religion.
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