Politics
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NPP ‘demo’ captured as protests against Igbos, Igbo Cultural displays in Ghana
Claim: Multiple social media users claim Ghanaian youth have organised a protest against comments on the establishment of the Igbo…
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Controversy over Igbo ‘kingdom’ and cultural display in Ghana: What we know so far!
Introduction In West Africa, there has been inter-country migration pre- and post-colonial times. Citizens from both Ghana and Nigeria have…
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Explainer: Why U.S. slashed visa validity for Nigeria, Ghana, others
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the US Embassy in Nigeria issued a statement that announced a revised visa reciprocity policy…
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Akwatia in limbo: What becomes of late Ernest Yaw Kumi’s seat after his sudden death?
Introduction The Akwatia Constituency remains one of Ghana’s most hotly contested swing seats, with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and…
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Two lives, one broken system, as June 25 tipping point protest looms in Kenya
Introduction Kenya is once again in the spotlight over state violence following two high-profile incidents and mounting evidence of systemic…
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Explainer: Why extradition of Ghanaians does not undermine the country’s sovereignty
Four Ghanaian nationals—Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, Derrick Van Yeboah, and Patrick Kwame Asare—are facing extradition to the United States…
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From Deportation to Vindication: Understanding New Force’s Shalimar Abbiusi’s Legal Triumph and Return to Ghana
Introduction Social media is abuzz following the reappearance of Shalimar Abbiusi, the Belgian media personality who rose to prominence in…
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Viral video claiming Cameroon President Paul Biya has been overthrown in coup, AI-generated
Claim: A viral video, originating from the channel African Profiles on YouTube, claims Cameroonian President Paul Biya, who has ruled…
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Viral story of Obama applauding Ibrahim Traore, fabricated
Claim: Barack Obama publicly commended Ibrahim Traoré’s leadership, stating that Burkina Faso is “a prime example that small nations can…
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Agyapadie document partly influenced outcome of 2024 elections: Respondents demand investigation
The controversial Agyapadie document, which went viral during the 2024 general elections, may have played a role in the eventual…
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