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Hantavirus: The silent threat carried by rodents
It doesn’t begin with panic; it begins with an ordinary moment, cleaning a room, stepping into a storehouse, working on…
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Sole sourcing in government contracts in Ghana: The facts, politics and law
Introduction An investigative report by The Fourth Estate, an independent media outlet in Ghana, has stoked a never-ending debate in…
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“It’s not worth it”: Why tenants won’t report illegal rent demands in Ghana
Introduction In Ghana today, renting a home has become one of the most difficult negotiations many citizens face. What should…
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US-Israel-Iran War: Ayatollah’s death, oil price surge fears and key developments
Introduction The war between the United States and Israel on the one hand and Iran on the other is in…
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Sex tourist: How wearable tech, social media cashed in on African women’s innocence
It started with a simple approach at Accra Mall. A white man with eyewear would smile at a woman shopping…
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Plans to rename Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport spark historical debate
Introduction The Ghanaian government wants to rename the country’s major international airport, Kotoka International Airport, to reflect the land’s ownership. …
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Understanding High Court’s Decision in Agradaa Appeal
Introduction The High Court in Amasaman has delivered its judgment in the appeal filed by Patricia Asieduaa, popularly known as…
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Sedina Tamakloe-Attionu extradition hearing set for March 26: What more do we know?
A U.S. federal court in Nevada has set March 24, 2026, for the extradition hearing of former Microfinance and Small…
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Diagnosed with a curse: How beliefs keep TB hidden in Northern Ghana
Ghana may have won the war against some of the six childhood killer diseases as early as 2014. But one…
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What went wrong in the 2025 WASSCE? A data-driven look at decline in Maths and Social Studies
Introduction The 2025 WASSCE results sparked nationwide anxiety. Moments after WAEC released the grades, social media erupted with videos of…
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