Kofi Asare

Kofi Asare

West African Correspondent based in Accra
71 Articles

Chad Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Majority

Chad’s ruling party, the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS), has won a commanding two-thirds of the seats in the National Assembly,…

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Ghana’s Inflation Hits 23.8% in December

ACCRA, Jan 8 – Ghana’s annual inflation rate climbed to 23.8% in December, up from 23.0% in November, marking the…

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Ghana Grants Citizenship to 524 Diaspora Members

ACCRA, GHANA — Ghana granted citizenship to 524 members of the African diaspora, with a significant number being Black Americans,…

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Ghana Grants Visa-Free Entry to All African Nationals

Accra, Ghana — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved a new policy allowing all African nationals to enter Ghana…

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US Imposes Visa Bans on South Sudan Leaders

The U.S. Department of State announced on Friday that visa restrictions have been placed on several individuals tied to the…

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Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister

Burkina Faso's military-led administration has named Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the country’s new prime minister following the dismissal of…

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Côte d’Ivoire Cocoa Farmers Struggle with Dry Season

Cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire are urging for increased rainfall to support the October-to-March main harvest, as below-average rainfall and…

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Ghana Presidential Candidates Rally in Final Push for Votes

ACCRA, Dec 5 – Ghana’s leading presidential candidates held rival rallies in Accra on Thursday evening, making last-minute appeals to…

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Ghana’s Economic Troubles Take Center Stage as Election Nears

ACCRA, Dec. 4 — Ghana’s economic struggles, marked by soaring inflation and high unemployment, have fueled public discontent ahead of…

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Ghana’s Election Crucial for Investor Confidence

NAIROBI, Nov. 29 – Ghanaians head to the polls on Dec. 7 to elect a new president and parliament, with…

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Former Warlord and Senator Prince Johnson Dies at 72

Prince Johnson, a former Liberian warlord and influential politician, has died at the age of 72. Family spokesperson Wilfred Bangura…

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$6.8B Investment Potential Unveiled for Abidjan-Lagos Corridor

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – November 11, 2024: A workshop on the Spatial Development Initiative (SDI) study for the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor…

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Akufo-Addo Receives Credentials from Nine Envoys

Accra, Ghana — President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, November 7, 2024, received the Letters of Credence from nine…

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PURC Embraces Solar Power in Ghana

Accra, Ghana – The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has taken a major step towards a greener future by commissioning…

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Ghana Media Commission Backs Fact-Checking for Election

Accra, Nov. 10 – With Ghana’s 2024 General Election approaching, the National Media Commission (NMC) has expressed strong support for…

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