2 w. ago How the Israel–Iran war shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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2 w. ago How the Israel–Iran conflict shatters Ghanaian family reunion dreams

The world is witnessing a volatile and unprecedented moment as Israel's conflict with Iran intensifies. However, what transpires between the United States and Iran could be even more consequential. This follows a US bombing of the Islamic Republic after weeks of Israeli strikes targeting Iran’s air defences and nuclear infrastructure. For many Ghanaians, this distant escalation—alarming the world—feels all too close to home.

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3 w. ago This Saturday on Newsfile: Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists will discuss the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Livestream: Newsfile discusses Galamsey fury, NPP early primaries and effects of Israel

This Saturday on Newsfile, host Samson Lardy Anyenini and his panelists are discussing the latest "galamsey fury" sparked by the Ghana Coalition Against Galamsey, where they accused the government of reneging on promises following repeated calls to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which they say still permits mining in forest reserves.

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3 w. ago Minority Caucus criticises delayed response to Ghanaians trapped in Middle East conflict

The Minority Caucus has criticised government’s handling of the worsening Middle East conflict, condemning what it describes as an “unacceptable delay” in responding to the plight of stranded Ghanaians.

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3 w. ago Minority Caucus demands urgent action as Ghanaians trapped in Israel and Iran conflict zones

The Minority in Parliament is calling on government to immediately evacuate Ghanaians stranded in Israel and Iran, warning that lives are in imminent danger amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East.

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3 w. ago We have built adequate buffers to withstand external threats – BoG Governor assures 

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr. Johnson Asiama has assured that the country has built the needed buffers to withstand external threats to the economy, particularly from the Iran Israel war in the Middle East. According to Dr. Asiama, “Ghana’s foreign reserve position, inflation trajectory, and fiscal adjustment efforts provide a solid […]

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4 w. ago Nowhere to run: Ghanaians trapped in Israel as war with Iran seals borders

A significant number of Ghanaian citizens find themselves in a precarious situation in Israel, unable to leave the country as Israeli authorities have declared a state of emergency and closed all borders amid escalating conflict with Iran. This critical update was provided by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa via a Twitter post on Monday, […]

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4 w. ago Ghana’s embassy in Tehran shut with immediate effect over Iran

The Government of Ghana has announced the immediate closure of its embassy in Tehran as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate.

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