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Dangote loses $2 billion in three months as Dangote Cement shares fall – Report

After gaining $1.9 billion in the first five months of 2022, Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has seen his net worth fall by $2 billion in the past three months due to a protracted slide in the share price of his flagship company, Dangote Cement Plc. Dangote, who derives the …

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Ghanaians react as Asamoah Gyan plays football in Eswatini

Photos and videos of Asamoah Gyan playing football in Eswatini has attracted mixed reactions from some Ghanaians on social media. Asamoah Gyan scored a goal in the match that was played between African Legends vs Eswatini Legends on Saturday, September 3, 2022. Asamoah Gyan who played on the side of the African legends scored …

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Asamoah Gyan scores in African legends match against Eswatini legends

Former Black Stars player, Asamoah Gyan was in action far away in Eswatini as he scored a goal in an African Legends match played on Saturday, September 3, 2022. The Black Stars captain came on as a substitute in the match and was able to make a difference despite playing …

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Why some mothers in this West African nation grow dreadlocks on babies

Growing dreadlocks may be inspired by fashion trends or religion if one is a Rastafarian. But, in an oil-rich region of the West African nation of Ghana, some mothers in Cape Three Point deliberately have their babies grow dreadlocks to scare witches that are after their lives or to prevent …

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Food vendors urged to serve food in plant leaf instead of plastics

The Co-founder of the Freshwater Wellness and Therapeutic Clinic, Lady Eva, has cautioned the public against the increasing patronage of food served in plastic packages since they contain chemicals that are harmful to human health. The preference for such containers to package food now among many Ghanaians, as against the …

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Leaked audio exposes Appiah Stadium in $2,000 bribery scandal

An audio making the rounds on social media captures a known member of the National Democratic Congress, Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium disclosing how some elements within the party allegedly paid monies to a reporter of Kumasi-based Nhyira FM. Appiah Stadium who has confirmed the content of …

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PHOTOS: Discover the fascinating stories of the various types of drums in Africa

A crucial component of the rhythmic family of musical instruments is the drum. Drums are often battered with the hand, one or two sticks with or without padding, or both. Different sticks can be used, depending on the type of drum and the desired sound. They could be brushes, wooden …

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We’re working with Police, GRA & MoF to come after landlords charging rent in dollars – Rent Control

The Rent Control Department has declared that some landlords’ decision to quote their rent in dollars or any other foreign currency is illegal. Such practices, according to the Department, are illegal in Ghana. Emmanuel Kporsu, Public Relations Officer for the Department, stated that they are currently collaborating with the Ghana …

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Ghana’s 2020 petition pops up in Kenya’s 2022 presidential election petition

Kenya’s Supreme Court is hearing a presidential election petition challenging the victory of the president-elect and outgoing deputy president William Ruto. Ruto and deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua are the main respondents along with the elections body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, IEBC. The petition, which is seeking to annul …

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American nun in Burkina Faso released after five months in captivity

An American nun has been released after five months in captivity in Burkina Faso. 83-year-old Suellen Theresa Tennyson, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April. She was barefoot and left behind her glasses and blood pressure medication. The bishop of the diocese where she served, …

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