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Badu Bonsu II: This Ghanaian King Was Hanged and Beheaded in 1838 for Rebelling Against the Dutch

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Badu Bonsu II was a Ghanaian king and the leader of the Ahanta tribe on the coast of what is now Ghana who was executed in 1838 by the Dutch, who, at the time, were in control of the Dutch Gold Coast.
Religion

Larabanga Mosque: the Oldest Mosque in Ghana Is over 600 Years Old

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Ghana’s Larabanga Mosque is the oldest mosque in Ghana and one of the oldest in West Africa. The mosque which is located in the Islamic town of Larabanga, is built in the Sudanese architectural style
Africa Ranking

Top 20: Africa’s Best Governed Countries in 2020

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The governments of Mauritius, Cabo verde and Seychelles are the best when it comes to governance in Africa. They rank as the top 3 best governed countries in Africa, according to the Ibrahim Index of African Governance.
Society & Culture

Mafi Dove – The Ghanaian Village Where Childbirth Is A Taboo

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In Ghana’s Mafi-Dove community in Central Tongu district of the Volta Region, located along the Accra-Aflao road, it's a taboo for a woman to give birth in the community.
People & Politics

Ghana’s Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh Becomes First African To Be Appointed As IBM’S Regional Head For Africa

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Ghana’s Angela Kyerematen-Jimoh has been appointed by IBM Corporation, as its Regional Head for Africa making her the first woman and first African to be appointed Regional Head in Africa.
Health

10 Days After Lifting Lockdown, Ghana Records 1,032 More COVID-19 Cases

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Ghana has recorded more than 1,000 additional cases of COVID-19 since the country lifted its lockdown on the 20th of April. Last week, Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo lifted a three-week lockdown on the basis of “improved coronavirus testing”. The Ghanaian president,...
Entertainment

The Burial of Kojo: Ghanaian-Produced Movie to Make Netflix Debut in March

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After the successful release of 'LionHeart', Netflix's first original Nigerian movie, the next film to premiere on the streaming platform comes from Ghana. With over 140 million subscribers all over the world, Netflix has since 2018 been on a mission...
Africa Ranking

Top 20 Most Democratic Countries in Africa – EIU Democracy Index Report

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According to the latest EIU Democracy Index report, Mauritius is the most democratic country in Africa. The EIU Democracy Index for 2018 measures the state of democracy in 165 independent countries worldwide using five parameters: process and pluralism; civil liberties;...
People & Politics

UN Honors 165 Ghanaian Police Personnel in South Sudan

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One hundred and sixty-five police personnel of the Ghana Formed Police Unit (GHANFPU) have been honored by the United Nations (UN) in Juba, South Sudan. The awards ceremony is an annual event intended to to recognize the hard work...
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