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Jihadis smuggle looted animals into Ghana for sale, raising concerns of terrorism financing

Jihadis operating in the West African sub-region are resorting to crossing over into Ghana with looted animals for sale, raising concerns about terrorism financing and security risks. The stolen animals, mainly cattle, are traced to local markets in the northern region of Ghana, with one popular destination being the cattle …

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BoG introduces new directives on AML and combating terrorism financing

The Bank of Ghana has issued new guidelines for anti-money laundering/combating the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (AML/CFT&P). According to the central bank, the new guidelines would help it design Licensed Institutions and implement their respective AML/CFT&P compliance regime. The bank said the new directive was …

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