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Melcom shop collapse in Ghana: 18 confirmed dead

YoopyaNov 12, 20120

Rescue teams have recovered more bodies from the rubble of a multi-storey shopping centre in Ghana’s capital, Accra, which collapsed on Wednesday. Eighteen people are

S/African gov’t condoles with Ghana over building collapse

kiemtarNov 11, 20120

The South African government and the people of South Africa have extended their “heartfelt” condolences to the government and the people of Ghana following the

Melcom shop collapse in Ghana: Voices heard in rubble

YoopyaNov 9, 20120

Voices can still be heard in the rubble of a multi-storey shopping centre in Ghana’s capital, Accra, 48 hours after it collapsed, rescue workers have

Anger at Ghana salary increases for politicians

YoopyaNov 3, 20120

A significant increase in salaries for Ghana’s president, ministers and other top officials has been criticised by anti-corruption campaigners. Parliament agreed to the pay rise

Ghana says sailors on seized Argentine ship free to leave

YoopyaOct 22, 20120

ACCRA (Reuters) – The crew of an Argentine naval training vessel impounded in Ghana by a firm seeking to claw back $300 million in defaulted bonds

As Ghana mourns president, focus turns to election race

YoopyaJul 26, 20120

By Kwasi Kpodo ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghana has seen a smooth transition of power after the sudden death of its president, but as the nation

Ghana’s John Dramani Mahama promises stability

YoopyaJul 25, 20120

Ghana’s new President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to uphold stability following the death of his predecessor John Atta Mills. Mr Mahama, 53, was sworn

Ghana’s president John Atta Mills has died suddenly

kiemtarJul 24, 20120

GHANA President John Atta Mills has died suddenly, just hours after being taken ill and months before he was to seek re-election in the country

Ghana President Mills dead: presidential statement

YoopyaJul 24, 20120

ACCRA (Reuters) – Ghana’s President John Atta Mills has died unexpectedly, a presidential statement said, and an aide said his death occurred on Tuesday after

With Fanfare, Ashanti People From Ghana Install Their New York Chief

YoopyaJun 11, 2012February 25, 20230

The elders had poured libations, the holy men had delivered invocations, and all had sworn allegiance to the Ashanti kingdom. A battery of percussionists, glistening