4 d. ago South Africa’s healthcare xenophobia crisis ‘A drop in the ocean’ – MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has raised alarm over what it describes as growing and strategic xenophobic blockages preventing both South Africans and foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services. Communication Specialist for MSF, Jane Rabothata, said their recent assessment revealed that more than half of the 15 health facilities visited in and around Johannesburg were blocking […]

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4 d. ago Ghana Turns to Gold in Bid to Stabilise Economy, Central Bank Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/The Bank of Ghana is leveraging its domestic gold resources as a cornerstone strategy to rebuild foreign reserves, stabilise the cedi, and restore investor confidence following the nation’s exclusion from international capital markets during its recent debt crisis. First Deputy Governor Dr. Zakari Mumuni outlined the central bank’s approach, calling it critical for hedging sovereign […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-turns-to-gold-in-bid-to-stabilise-economy-central-bank-says/

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5 d. ago Nigeria Rejects U.S. Deportees, Citing “Additional Baggage” Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry has firmly rejected U.S. pressure to accept deportees, including individuals with criminal records, declaring the world’s sixth-most populous nation “will not accept additional baggage” amid its own socioeconomic struggles. Spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa stated in Saturday Punch that Nigeria’s stance remains unchanged even if other African nations comply. Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar earlier emphasized […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nigeria-rejects-u-s-deportees-citing-additional-baggage-concerns/

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6 d. ago Ghana Fraud Suspects Face US Court After US$100m Extradition

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fraud-suspects-face-us-court-after-us100m-extradition/Three Ghanaians accused of masterminding a vast international cybercrime network arrived in the United States this week. They face federal charges for allegedly stealing more than $100 million through elaborate romance scams and business email frauds targeting vulnerable Americans, many elderly. Isaac Oduro Boateng, Inusah Ahmed, and Derrick Van Yeboah landed in New York on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-fraud-suspects-face-us-court-after-us100m-extradition/

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8 d. ago Ghana Intensifies Cybercrime Crackdown with 65 Arrests in Joint Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-cybercrime-crackdown-with-65-arrests-in-joint-operation/Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) have dismantled major cybercrime networks in a three-month nationwide sweep, arresting 65 suspects across four hotspots. The operation, spanning May to July 2025, revealed 72% of those detained were foreign nationals, with human trafficking victims identified among the accused. Acting CSA Director-General Divine Selase Agbeti […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-cybercrime-crackdown-with-65-arrests-in-joint-operation/

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1 week ago Ghana’s ID Authority Vows to Prosecute Fraudsters in Card Registration System

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-id-authority-vows-to-prosecute-fraudsters-in-card-registration-system/Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) has emphasized its advanced system’s capability to detect fraudulent attempts to obtain Ghana Cards illegally. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Emmanuel Ampomah Dallas confirmed the technology readily identifies citizens who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals, declaring: “We are coming for you.” Speaking at an August 4 briefing, Dallas revealed over […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-id-authority-vows-to-prosecute-fraudsters-in-card-registration-system/

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1 week ago Ghana Intensifies Crackdown on Fraudulent National ID Guarantees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/Ghana’s National Identification Authority (NIA) will prosecute citizens who illegally vouch for foreign nationals seeking Ghana Cards, authorities announced Monday. Head of Corporate Affairs Williams Ampomah Emmanuel Darlas declared such guarantees a criminal offense undermining the integrity of the national identity system during an August 4 press briefing. Authorities revealed 20 individuals are currently facing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-intensifies-crackdown-on-fraudulent-national-id-guarantees/

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1 week ago NIA vows to prosecute Ghanaians who vouch for foreigners in Ghana Card registration

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has issued a stern warning to Ghanaians who unlawfully vouch for foreign nationals in their bid to acquire Ghana Cards, announcing that such individuals will face prosecution.

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1 week ago Illegal Ghana card applicants to face jail and deportation – NIA warns

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has begun prosecuting foreign nationals accused of attempting to illegally acquire the Ghana Card, warning that offenders will face severe consequences, including imprisonment and deportation. The move follows multiple reports from financial institutions and members of the public about suspicious attempts by non-citizens to infiltrate the national identification system. So […]

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1 week ago Ghana’s cybercrime crackdown exposes foreign nationals and local complicity in sophisticated scams

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and Ghana Police Service have uncovered a troubling trend in the country’s fight against cybercrime—foreign nationals operating sophisticated scams from residential estates, with some Ghanaians acting as facilitators. 

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4 w. ago National Cathedral: Gov’t questions payments, overlapping roles involving Nehemiah Group and Associates

The government has uncovered what it describes as troubling financial irregularities and overlapping roles involving The Nehemiah Group, one of the key foreign consultants engaged in the National Cathedral project. Speaking at a press conference at the Jubilee House on Friday, Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed that a recent audit exposed multiple breaches of […]

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