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Ghana’s legislative silence on the criminal defence of entrapment
3News.com
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June 27, 2025
The criminal defence of entrapment arises where law enforcement officials and/or private actors induce an individual to commit an offence they would not have otherwise committed. This article assesses the need for legislative recognition of the...
Indian diaspora in Ghana eagerly awaits PM Modi
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 2, 2025
Accra [Ghana], July 2 (ANI): Members of the Indian diaspora in Ghana are eagerly awaiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 30 years. Crowds gathered hours before the Prime Minister's...
PM Modi arrives in Ghana, receives guard of honour and 21-gun salute
Times of Oman
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Accra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, marking the start of his five-nation tour. President John Mahama gave him a warm welcome at the airport. Upon his arrival, PM Modi received a guard of honour and a 21-gun salute....
Scented candles linked to cancer, respiratory diseases — toxicologist
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
A toxicologist, Dr Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu, has warned that some scented candles may release harmful chemicals when burned, especially in enclosed spaces. She says the chemicals are likely to pose long-term health risks such as cancer and...
Explainer: What’s inside Ghana’s 24-hour economy blueprint?
Joy FM
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July 3, 2025
After 176 days in office, the NDC government has officially launched its flagship 24-hour economy policy. The 283-page document outlines in detail how the policy will be implemented and funded. It also reveals a notable shift in focus. What was...
PM Modi begins landmark visit to Ghana, receives warm welcome from President Mahama at airport
The Shillong Times
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July 2, 2025
Accra, July 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Accra on a two-day visit, his first ever bilateral trip to the African nation – also the first Prime Ministerial visit from India to Ghana after three decades. In a special...
Ghana’s water emergency: unraveling the layers of crisis, inequity, and urgent reform
Amandla
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June 27, 2025
Over the past two decades, Ghana has made progress in expanding access to improved water sources. National surveys show that nearly 92% of households now use an improved source of drinking water, such as a piped supply, with urban areas nearing...
Ghana has achieved 97% immunisation coverage – President Mahama
GhanaWeb
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June 27, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has said that through partnership with Gavi, Ghana has achieved 97 per cent immunisation coverage. This, he said, means that another three percent was missing and that they were working hard to find those 65,000...
Harnessing AI to Solve Ghana's Energy Crisis
Modern Ghana
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Ghana, like many African nations, is grappling with a persistent energy crisis marked by power outages, unstable grid infrastructure, inefficient energy distribution, and over-reliance on hydroelectric power. The country’s rapid urbanization and...
India's Modi visits Ghana en route to BRICS summit
Eye Witness News
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ACCRA, GHANA -Prime Minister Narendra Modi is due in Ghana on Wednesday, the first Indian leader to visit the cocoa-rich country in three decades as the Asian nation competes with China and Russia for economic influence in Africa. He is scheduled...
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ghana for historic diplomatic visit
GhanaWeb
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July 2, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has arrived in Ghana for a high-level diplomatic engagement, marking the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 30 years. The Indian leader’s arrival was announced on the X page of Citi FM on...
Scientists Find Dangerous Chemicalsin the Bodies of Ghanaians ….Breast Milk of Lactating Mothers Contaminated with Harmful PFAS
The Chronicle News Online
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July 2, 2025
Ghanaian and international researchers have raised alarm over the presence of harmful chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), commonly referred to as “Forever Chemicals, “in the bodies of Ghanaians , including lactating...
'Both Countries Enjoy Warm And Historic Special Ties': MEA On PM Modi's Historic State Visit To Ghana
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Accra, July 3 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, arrived in Ghana on a two-day state visit during which he will hold talks with the West African country's top leadership and review the strong bilateral...
World News | PM Modi Arrives in Ghana on First Leg of Five-nation Tour
Latestly
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July 2, 2025
Accra (Ghana), Jul 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ghana on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the West African country's top leadership and review the strong bilateral partnership. Modi, who is...
For Many Ghanaians, President John Mahama Is off to a Great Start
OkayAfrica
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July 2, 2025
In January of this year, President John Mahama was inaugurated as the 14th President of Ghana. During his inauguration speech, Mahama, who was taking over from former President Nana Akufo-Addo, emphasized the country's need for urgent reforms....
Electricity Tariff Hike Threatens Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
Ghanaian industry leaders warn that newly approved electricity tariff increases could jeopardize the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy policy launched on July 2, 2025. The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) confirmed a 2.45% rate...
PM Modi becomes first Indian PM in 30 years to visit Ghana; receives Guard of Honour, 21-gun salute
Mint
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Ghana, becoming the first Indian prime minister in 30 years to visit the West African country. PM Modi is on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership and...
India not just a partner but co-traveller in Ghana`s development journey: Modi
Mid Day Mumbai
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July 3, 2025
The delegation-level meeting between the two leaders took place hours after Modi arrived in this capital city of the West African country on the first leg of his five-nation tour Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pic/PTI India and Ghana have elevated...
Ghana records two new Mpox cases, total now 119 – GHS
CNR Citi Newsroom
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June 27, 2025
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported two new confirmed cases of Mpox in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 119 as of June 22, 2025. According to the latest update released by the GHS, there have been no new deaths...
Plastic pollution costs Ghana $6billion annually — Livelihoo...
Modern Ghana
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The country generates 1.1 billion of plastic waste annually, Mr Richard Adjei-Poku, the Executive Director of the Livelihood and Environment Ghana (LEG), an environmentally centered organisation has said. “However, only nine percent of the waste...