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1 week ago | thederrick.com | Francis Kokutse |Francis Kokutse -

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — A newly created regulatory body for gold exports from Ghana announced Monday that foreigners would no longer be allowed to buy or trade artisanaly mined gold in the country, Africa’s biggest gold producer. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Get complete access for 24 hours to all of the content on our site, including breaking news, e-editions, archives (2010 to current) and special sections.

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Francis Kokutse |Francis Kokutse -

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Three Chinese nationals suspected of being kidnapped off Ghana's coast are safe, China's foreign ministry said Monday, without giving details. Ghanaian authorities said Saturday they were investigating “a suspected pirate attack” on a Ghanaian-registered fishing vessel that left three Chinese crew members missing. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.

1 month ago | thederrick.com | Francis Kokutse |Francis Kokutse -

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by parliament last year but not enacted, a sponsor told The Associated Press on Monday. Former President Nana Akufo-Addo did not sign the bill into law last year before his term ended, saying he was waiting until the Supreme Court ruled on a challenge to it. The court dismissed the challenge in December, shortly after Akufo-Addo lost his bid for another term.

1 month ago | voiceofalexandria.com | Francis Kokutse |Francis Kokutse -

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Lawmakers in Ghana have reintroduced an anti-LGBTQ+ bill that was passed by parliament last year but not enacted. One of the sponsors spoke to The Associated Press on Monday. Ghana has generally been considered more respectful of human rights than most African countries, and the bill sparked condemnation from the international community and rights groups when it passed last year. Gay sex is illegal in Ghana, carrying a three-year prison sentence.

Jan 20, 2025 | thederrick.com | Francis Kokutse |Francis Kokutse -