Security
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Love, lies and wire transfers: FBI tracks romance scam trail to Ghana
Introduction U.S. federal authorities have dismantled a major transnational romance and cyber fraud ring operated by Ghanaian nationals. The Federal…
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False! Video of people running on a hillside not related to Israel-Iran conflict
Claim: Social media users have shared videos suggesting thousands of people are fleeing the Israel-Iran conflict on a hillside route. …
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Old, misleading video linked to Ahmedabad plane crash
Claim: Multiple social media users published a video claiming to have captured moments before the crash of the AI-171 aeroplane…
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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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Old video used to depict ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran
Claim: Multiple social media users have shared a video depicting the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. Verdict: Misleading, DUBAWA’s…
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Ghana on edge amid Middle East conflict: From fuel fears to evacuation despair
Introduction Ghana is grappling with global tremors, from President Mahama’s warning of surging fuel prices to public debate over whether…
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An OSINT investigation of the ‘visa scandal’ in Ghana’s Embassy in Washington, DC
Full Text On Monday, May 26, 2025, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the temporary closure of…
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Telegram scam targets Ghanaian users via phishing sites
Claim: A Telegram message claiming “There are photos of you on the website” has gone viral on several Telegram pages.…
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False! Ivorian army chief General Lassina Doumbia has not been shot dead
Claim: Ivory Coast’s military chief, General Lassina Doumbia, was shot dead on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a meeting with…
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Understanding recent Bawku conflict: ethnic tensions, arms proliferation, and push for peace
Introduction Bawku is burning again. What began as colonial-era tensions has today evolved into one of Ghana’s most entrenched ethnic…
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