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African Travellers to Ghana No Longer Need to Pay Visa Fees — Mahama

African Travellers to Ghana No Longer Need to Pay Visa Fees — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new visa policy that removes visa application fees for Africans travelling to Ghana for tourism or business purposes. The policy, which takes effect immediately, was unveiled on Monday, May 25, during the launch of Ghana’s new electronic visa application platform. “Effective today,

Nigerian Jailed for Attempting to Obtain Ghanaian Passport with Fake Documents

Nigerian Jailed for Attempting to Obtain Ghanaian Passport with Fake Documents

A Nigerian woman has been jailed for six months with hard labour after she was caught trying to secure a Ghanaian passport with fake documents, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has confirmed. The convict, 41-year-old Franca Wilson, appeared before the Adabraka District Court in Accra on May 12,

Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40 after battling cancer.

Nigerian actor Alex Ekubo dies at 40 after battling cancer.

Shock and sadness have swept across the African entertainment industry following reports from Nigeria circulating that popular Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has died at the age of 40 after reportedly battling cancer. Although official confirmation from his family or management is still being awaited, the news has already sent social

Two Nigerians Die in South Africa as Consulate Demands Independent Probe

Two Nigerians Die in South Africa as Consulate Demands Independent Probe

Fresh concerns have emerged within the Nigerian community in South Africa after two Nigerian nationals died in separate incidents linked to security officials. The Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg is now demanding urgent investigations, saying both cases have caused fear, grief, and serious questions about the treatment of foreign nationals. The

60% of crime in South Africa is linked to Nigerians - Jacinta claims.

60% of crime in South Africa is linked to Nigerians - Jacinta claims.

Jacinta Ngobese, founder of the March and March Movement, has recently drawn attention following xenophobic tensions in South Africa, including an incident involving a Ghanaian resident who reportedly possessed valid legal documents. Her group is known for advocating stricter border controls, deportation of undocumented migrants, and tougher enforcement of immigration

Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed in Attack by Al Qaeda-Linked Group JNIM

Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara Killed in Attack by Al Qaeda-Linked Group JNIM

Mali has been thrown into shock following reports that Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a terrorist attack on his home on Saturday. The development was first reported by Al Jazeera on Sunday, citing sources close to the situation. AFP news agency also said family sources had confirmed the

South African Police Condemn Xenophobic Attacks Targeting Ghanaians

South African Police Condemn Xenophobic Attacks Targeting Ghanaians

South Africa’s Ministry of Police has strongly condemned the recent xenophobic violence and intimidation targeting Ghanaian nationals and other foreign residents in the country. In a statement, the Ministry said such actions are unlawful and contradict the values of dignity, equality, and human rights on which South Africa’s