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Ghanaian journalist wins 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award

Ghanaian TV presenter and journalist Paa Kwesi Asare has won the 2023 BBC News Komla Dumor Award. The 36-year-old is the eighth recipient of the award and the first to come from Ghana, like the late Komla Dumor. Asare is currently the head of business news at Ghana’s private TV3 …

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BBC apologises after reporter asked Moroccan captain if there are gay players in their team

The BBC has apologized for an “inappropriate” question one of its reporters asked the captain of the Morocco women’s national team. At a media conference ahead of Morocco’s Women’s World Cup opener against Germany, a reporter from the British news organization’s World Service asked Ghizlane Chebbak: “In Morocco, it’s illegal …

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BBC host suffers heart problem live on air

BBC Radio Devon’s morning broadcast was interrupted yesterday after its usual presenter had a “heart issue.” David Fitzgerald usually presents the morning programme and was on air for only for half an hour before Michael Chequer stood in. Michael told listeners: “It is Thursday morning, Michael Chequer in for David …

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George Addo Jnr joins the BBC

Sports Broadcast Journalist George Addo Jnr has joined the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after more than a decade of work on the Ghanaian and African scene. George has, in the last ten years, worked with Ghana’s largest media conglomerate, the Multimedia Group Limited, and will be looking to make all …

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11 crucial things Kiki Gyan said in his BBC interview before he died

Kiki Gyan was one of Ghana’s most prominent musicians, known for his exceptional keyboard skills and innovative fusion of highlife, funk, and disco. He was born to parents who both played the keyboard. As a member of the popular Afro-rock band Osibisa, he toured the world and gained international acclaim. …

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2022 World Cup: Ghana’s new recruits didn’t make impact – BBC analysis

Ghana had a bad outing at the just-ended 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Black Stars finished bottom of Group H with Portugal topping whiles South Korea finsihed second ahead of Uruguay on goal difference – both teams finished with four points apiece. The Black Stars recorded three points from …

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2022 World Cup: BBC commentator slams Ronaldo for ‘cheating’ to win penalty against Ghana

BBC commentator Chris Sutton has slammed Portugal captain and legend Cristiano Ronaldo for winning a ‘fake’ penalty in their game against Ghana last Thursday. Portugal claimed a 3-2 victory over the Black Stars in a game which was full drama and entertainment at the Stadium 974 in Doha. American referee …

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VIDEO: ‘The Cost of Being an Atheist’ in Nigeria – A BBC Africa documentary

In April 2022, the sentencing of Mubarak Bala sent shockwaves internationally. The outspoken Nigerian atheist was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges related to blaspheming Islam. What followed is a landmark case that has placed the threats to freedom of religion and expression in Nigeria …

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VIDEO: Death on the border: BBC Africa Eye reveals violence on migrants on Morocco-Spain border

On 24 June 2022, disturbing videos started circulating online, showing violent clashes between African migrants and Moroccan border guards. The footage was filmed on a small piece of land where Morocco meets Spain – a gateway into Europe. These videos revealed shocking evidence of migrants being restrained and severely beaten. …

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How BBC reported Akufo-Addo graphic ‘theft’

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been accused of an alleged theft of some graphical excerpts after he [Akufo-Addo] shared a video to promote his tourism agenda. This followed a post the president shared via his Twitter handle. Budding Ghanaian musician, Kirani Ayat, accused the president of using graphical excerpts in his …

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