Kofi Asare

Kofi Asare

West African Correspondent based in Accra
98 Articles

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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Ghana’s Cocoa Hopes Rise Despite Past Struggles

Asamankese, Ghana - Ghana's cocoa sector is experiencing a resurgence of hope as the 2024/25 crop season unfolds. Farmers, officials,…

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Ghanaian Cocoa Farmers Call for Fair Prices and Ethics

Johannesburg, South Africa – A group of Ghanaian cocoa farmers has filed a formal complaint with the country’s Cocoa Board…

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Commonwealth’s New Secretary-General Botchwey Returns to Ghana

Accra, Ghana - Ghana’s newly elected Commonwealth Secretary-General, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, arrived in Accra on Monday, October 28, 2024,…

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