Security
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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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False! Law on unauthorised use of military uniforms and accoutrements exists
Claim: Numerous comments under a social media post claims that no law in Ghana makes it illegal for civilians to…
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Video of Super Eagle’s Chukwueze’s house set ablaze over penalty miss, AI-generated
Claim: A TikTok user @officialexcelll shared a video of a building on fire, which he alleged belonged to Super Eagle’s…
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Africa’s coup map between 1990 and 2025 data shows a sharp increase in military takeovers
Introduction For many African countries, coups are not a relic of Cold War-era politics, but a recurring feature of modern…
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Viral video of alleged Christian killings wrongly linked to Nigeria
Claim: Social media users have claimed that a viral video showing individuals purported to be Christians being murdered took place…
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FALSE! 2025 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment form was sold at ₵200, not ₵350
Claim: Ghanaian journalist Afia Pokuaa has alleged that the 2025 Ghana Armed Forces recruitment form was sold to applicants for…
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Explainer: Inside the Ghana Military Helicopter Crash Report
Introduction It was Wednesday, August 6, 2025, when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter, registered as GHF 631, took off from…
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Rockson Dafeamekpor gives an inaccurate age range for enrolment into foreign armies
Claim: Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson Dafeamekpor, has published the military service age of 20 countries to support…
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Illegal mining and Ghana’s food chain: What scientists found and what consumers should know
When scientists peel back a handful of soil from a farming field or test a spoonful of stew at a…
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When teachers cross the line: Ghana’s KNUST SHS scandal echoes broader school safety concerns
In late September 2025, a viral video allegedly showing Charles Aidoo, Assistant Headmaster (Academic) of KNUST Senior High School, in…
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