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D K Poison’s historic title and $45,000 loan to government lingers on after 50 years
On September 20, 1975, David Kotei, popularly known as DK Poison, made history in Inglewood, California, by defeating Mexico’s Rubén Olivares on a split points decision, after 15 rounds, to become Ghana’s first world boxing champion. The victory,...

Mysterious airstrip on Yemeni island – 90km from Houthi stronghold
A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the country's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels. The airstrip on Zuqar...

Airstrip built on Yemeni island comes as Houthi rebels increasingly squeezed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the...

Philippines signs pacts with Hungary, Togo at UN summit
The Philippines has signed separate memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the governments of Hungary on climate change and Togo on political consultations on the sidelines of the 80th United States General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United...

Six West Africans deported to Ghana from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana's government to prevent their further...

A mysterious airstrip built on a Yemeni island comes as Houthi rebels are increasingly squeezed
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A new airstrip is being built on a volcanic island in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, satellite images show, likely the latest project by forces allied to those opposed to the country's Iranian-backed Houthi...
Collapsed Bridge Leaves Ho Municipality Residents Stranded, Facing Soaring Cost of Transportation
A key bridge linking Sokode Agbogame and Akrofu collapsed, disrupting transport in the area Repair works on the bridge have stalled after the contractor abandoned the site, leaving one culvert incomplete Residents now face higher transport costs...

Six West Africans deported from US sent to Togo despite legal fight
At least six of the 11 West Africans deported to Ghana as part of the US crackdown on immigration have been transferred to Togo, their lawyers have said. The group was in the process of suing Ghana's government to prevent their further...

Liberia: Black Man Warriors Depart For Togo Amid Turmoil Ahead of CAF Confederation Cup Return Leg
Monrovia – Black Man Warrior (BMW) Football Club has departed Monrovia for Togo ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup second-leg clash against Coton Sports FC, scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2025. By Christopher C Walker 0777898224/0886723075...

Ghana government deports 11 US deportees to home countries
The Ghana government has deported the 11 West African Nationals, who filed a suit against the country to their home countries over the weekend. The 11 nationals, comprising four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Gambian and one Liberian,...

Ghana expels African deportees from US to Togo
Ghana has expelled at least six West Africans to Togo after their forced return from the United States, lawyers said Tuesday, deepening concerns over the opaque handling of deportees under a deal with Washington. Lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor told...
US Deportees: Government deports 11 West African Nationals to home countries
Accra, Sept. 23, GNA- Government has deported the 11 West African Nationals, who filed a suit against the country to their home countries over the weekend. The 11 nationals, comprising four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Gambian and...

Ghana sends six West African deportees to Togo despite legal fight
Ghana has transferred at least six of the 11 West Africans from the United States earlier this month, their lawyers have said. Last week, the migrants filed a complaint alleging unlawful detention. Oliver Barker-Vormawor, lead counsel for the...

Ghana Deports West African Migrants To Togo Amid US Immigration Crackdown
At least six West African migrants have been deported from Ghana to Togo after being expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, their lawyers confirmed on Tuesday. Lawyers representing the deportees...

Customs Without Commerce: How Ghana’s Import Tax System Betrays Labor, Industry, and National Development
Trade policy in developing economies is both an industrial framework and a national employment instrument. It defines how a country positions itself in global markets, attracts investors, and distributes the gains of trade across its labor force....

Ghana deports Nigerian, other West Africans expelled by US to Togo
Ghana has deported at least six West Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday. Eleven deportees in total had sued the Ghanaian government to...

Ghana deports at least six west Africans expelled by US to Togo
Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday. Eleven deportees in total had sued the Ghanaian government to...

Immigration crackdown: Ghana deports at least six west Africans expelled by US to Togo
Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday. Eleven deportees in total had sued the Ghanaian government to...
Ghana deports at least six US-expelled west Africans to Togo
Ghana has deported at least six west Africans to Togo after they were expelled to Accra as part of an immigration crackdown by US President Donald Trump, their lawyers said Tuesday. Eleven deportees in total had sued the Ghanaian government to...

Tributes pour in as popular African football legend Passes at 51, cause of death emerges
A popular goalkeeper has passed away at the age of 51 after a prolonged illness on the morning of Thursday, October 16 The late goalkeeper was a dominant force in the Ghana Premier League during the late 1990s and won the hearts of football fans...