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Alexander Afenyo-Markin

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[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [ZA] [NG] [GH]

South Africa xenophobic violence and Ghanaian evacuation row

224 clusters · 500 sources · last updated

Latest: Janet Nabla questions evacuation flight costs in Ghana

The anti-immigrant wave in South Africa has intensified, driven by nativist groups like ‘March and March’ that set a September 30, 2026, deadline for illegal migrants to depart. This follows a June 30 deadline that trigg

[ACTIVE] [CRIME] [GH] [FR] [AU]

Ghanaian political calls for narcotics investigation

13 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Narcotics Control Commission faces scrutiny over Beirut cocaine seizure

Following the seizure of 3.9 tonnes of cocaine valued at approximately €225 million in Dunkirk, France, Ghanaian authorities and civil society have intensified scrutiny of port security protocols. The narcotics were foun

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghanaian parliamentary oversight and integrity disputes

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Parliament Speaker ejects MP over diplomatic passport allegations

Tensions have risen within Ghana’s Parliament regarding oversight responsibilities and allegations of misconduct. The Minority in Parliament filed a motion to challenge Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to block an inquiry

[ACTIVE] [INTERNATIONAL] [GH] [US]

Fatal shooting and death of Ghanaian nationals in Bronx

4 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Bronx shooting of Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong sparks community mourning

On October 29, 2026, 15-year-old Javits Badu Nkansah Frimpong was fatally shot in the abdomen while walking to DreamYard Preparatory School in the Bronx, New York. The teenager, who had moved from Ghana to the United Sta

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghanaian political debate on accountability and economy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Alexander Afenyo-Markin attributes NPP election loss to economic policies

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticized the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly adopting double standards regarding government accountability. This criticism follows a debate over GH

[ACTIVE] [BUSINESS] [GH] [GB] [US]

Ghana gold reforms face financial scrutiny and political row

76 clusters · 106 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Gold Board projects $1.2 billion forex generation for November

Ghana continues to implement mining and cocoa sector reforms, including the revision of the 2006 Minerals and Mining Act and the launch of the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Programme (GANRAP). While the

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghanaian political party internal restructuring and scrutiny

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghanaian political parties face scrutiny over accountability and internal processes

Major Ghanaian political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), have begun internal reorganizations and strategic shifts in preparation for the 2028 general elections. The NDC

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [GH]

Allegations against Alexander Afenyo-Markin

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: NPP denies plans to replace Alexander Afenyo-Markin as Minority Leader

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, faced calls for his resignation from Emmanuel Kotin, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, following allegations of extortion. Kotin argu

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghanaian debate over freedom of expression

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghanaian experts warn of legal and democratic risks from political insults

Debates regarding freedom of speech and online conduct have intensified in Ghana following religious commentary and political friction. Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams sparked discussion by warning that “freedom of s

[QUIET] [POLITICS] [GH]

Ghanaian opposition scrutiny of Mahama government

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Ghana Sports Minister faces calls for removal over visa scandal

The Ghanaian opposition's scrutiny of the Mahama government has intensified following a visa facilitation scandal linked to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The controversy centers on allegations that approximately $623,000 was

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