6 d. ago Africa risks ‘Data Colonisation’ without urgent reforms – Sam George warns

Ghana has joined growing global calls for stronger data governance as experts warn that Africa’s digital future could be compromised without swift and coordinated action.

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1 week ago Eight Year Old Boy Drowns in Abandoned Manhole at Budumburam

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eight-year-old-boy-drowns-in-abandoned-manhole-at-budumburam/An eight year old boy died after drowning in a water filled abandoned manhole at Blue Rose Estate in Budumburam on Friday, November 28, despite swift response by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). The incident, which also trapped a second victim, has renewed concerns over poorly secured or neglected infrastructure in residential communities. Authorities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eight-year-old-boy-drowns-in-abandoned-manhole-at-budumburam/

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1 week ago Concerns deepen over declining safety of journalists in Ghana

Stakeholders in Ghana’s media and security sectors are raising fresh concerns about the deteriorating safety of journalists, following new findings that show the country has slipped from 50th position in 2024 to 52nd in 2025 on the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index.

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1 week ago Colombian President Claims US Venezuela Pressure Targets Oil Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-president-claims-us-venezuela-pressure-targets-oil-reserves/Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the Trump administration of prioritizing access to Venezuelan oil over democratic or security concerns, stating that petroleum resources drive United States (US) policy toward the South American nation. “Oil is at the heart of the matter,” Petro told Cable News Network (CNN) in an exclusive interview, emphasizing that Venezuela […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-president-claims-us-venezuela-pressure-targets-oil-reserves/

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2 w. ago CJID CEO warns digital misinformation is worsening security concerns in Nigeria

The Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Dapo Olorunyomi, has cautioned that rising digital misinformation is escalating security challenges in Nigeria, stressing that the country is now dealing with “multiple pipelines of misinformation” that fuel instability. Speaking to Myjoyonline on the sidelines of the 2025 Media and Development Conference […]

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2 w. ago Digital Literacy Critical for eCedi Success, Bank of Ghana Warns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-literacy-critical-for-ecedi-success-bank-of-ghana-warns/Ghana’s central bank has identified comprehensive digital literacy as essential for the safe and effective rollout of its upcoming Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), the eCedi, particularly among rural and underserved populations. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni emphasized that bridging digital knowledge gaps will determine whether the country’s ambitious digital currency initiative reaches all […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-literacy-critical-for-ecedi-success-bank-of-ghana-warns/

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2 w. ago Nigeria gov’t orders closure of 41 Unity Colleges over security concerns

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Federal Unity Colleges over rising security concerns.

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2 w. ago Interior Minister Renews Bole Curfew Amid Ongoing Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-renews-bole-curfew-amid-ongoing-security-concerns/The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has renewed the curfew for Bole Township and its environs in the Savannah Region, maintaining restrictions from midnight to 5:00 am effective Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The renewal represents the latest effort to manage security challenges stemming from protracted chieftaincy disputes that have periodically erupted into violence. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/interior-minister-renews-bole-curfew-amid-ongoing-security-concerns/

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3 w. ago GAF recruitment stampede: Security Analyst blames poor planning for El

Security analyst Richard Kumadoe has expressed concern over the tragic stampede that resulted in six job seekers' deaths and several injuries at El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra during the Ghana Armed Forces’ 2025/2026 recruitment exercise.

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