The State Department has annulled more than 6,000 visas issued to international students due to infractions of American law and prolonged stays beyond permitted limits, the department confirmed to the BBC. Officials stated that the “overwhelming majority” of these infractions involved offenses such as assault, driving while intoxicated (DWI), theft, and “affiliation with terrorism.” This...
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U.S. Flags Ghana Over Persistent Human Rights Violations
The United States has raised concerns about Ghana’s repeated neglect of constitutional safeguards, spotlighting a series of troubling developments in its 2024 Human Rights Report. Although the report acknowledges that the overall human rights landscape has not drastically shifted, it underscores pressing issues such as unlawful detentions, constraints on press freedom, and the government’s inadequate...
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AU Commission Chairperson Mourns Victims of Ghana Helicopter Crash
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic helicopter crash that occurred in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The crash claimed the lives of eight individuals, including Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, and the Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and...
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President Mahama Urges Africa to Lead Its Own Health Future
Former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has called for a fundamental shift in global health leadership, urging African nations to take charge of their healthcare trajectory by crafting systems that reflect their unique challenges, innovations, and aspirations. Delivering the keynote address at the African Health Sovereignty (ASH) Summit in Accra on Tuesday, Mahama emphasized...
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U.S. to Relocate Migrants to Rwanda Under New Bilateral Agreement
Rwanda has formally agreed to accept up to 250 migrants deported from the United States, following a bilateral initiative signed in June 2025. The agreement marks a significant step in international cooperation on migration and resettlement. Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo described the arrangement as consistent with Rwanda’s national ethos of “reintegration and rehabilitation,” citing...
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Ghana, Nigeria Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties Amid Tensions
Ghana and Nigeria have reaffirmed their longstanding and cordial relations following high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at addressing recent tensions sparked by inflammatory remarks made by a Nigerian community leader residing in Ghana. A high-level Nigerian delegation led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Her Excellency Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, arrived in Accra this week on the...
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Militant Attack on a Military Base in Burkina Faso kills 50 Troops
A devastating assault has shaken a military base in Dargo, a town located in the northern region of Burkina Faso, claiming the lives of approximately 50 soldiers. Eyewitnesses report that around 100 heavily armed militants stormed the base on Monday, engaging in a fierce battle with troops. The attackers reportedly overran the base, looting and...
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Hulk Hogan, Wrestling Icon and Pop Culture Legend, Dies at 71
Hulk Hogan, the towering figure who transformed professional wrestling into a global entertainment powerhouse, has died at the age of 71 following a cardiac arrest. World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) confirmed the news in a statement Thursday, saying it was “saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away.” The company described...
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14 Dead, Dozens Missing as Landslides and Torrential Rains Wreak Havoc in South Korea
At least 14 people have lost their lives due to floods and landslides triggered by several days of heavy rain in South Korea, according to the country’s disaster management office. The death toll may rise as rescue operations continue, with 12 individuals still reported missing. Residents in the landslide-stricken resort town of Gapyeong were seen...
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Iran Expresses Readiness to Negotiate as Nuclear Talks Restart with Europe
Iran has confirmed it will resume nuclear negotiations with European powers this Friday in Istanbul, marking the first diplomatic engagement since last month’s U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In a statement ahead of the talks, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, signaled Tehran’s openness to returning to the negotiating table, but stressed the...