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Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Finance Minister wanted for corruption, is detained in the US over immigration issues, with his lawyers challenging his extradition and asserting his compliance with legal processes amid political tensions between Ghana and the US.
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gained international fame with his burlap sack installations addressing themes of global trade, colonialism, and capitalism. His work has earned him top recognition in the art world, including being the first African to top ArtReview's Power 100 list. Mahama emphasizes collective effort and community engagement, founding art institutions in Ghana to foster new generations of artists and cultural awareness.
Ghanaian scientist Moses Mayonu is pioneering metabolomics research at Florida Tech, integrating advanced techniques and AI to improve disease diagnosis and personalized medicine, while also contributing to Africa's scientific development and capacity building.
In 2025, Ghana faced multiple major disease outbreaks including Mpox, cholera, meningitis, and typhoid, prompting urgent public health responses across various regions to control the spread and mitigate impacts.
A Ghanaian official prefers not to associate the term 'Detty December' with Ghana due to its negative connotations, despite its popularity for the country's festive season, which attracts many international visitors and boosts the economy. The government promotes a more neutral branding, 'December in Ghana,' while the season now includes a mix of festivals, concerts, and cultural events, reflecting a broader focus on tourism and investment.
Kofi Okyere Darko (KOD) encourages tourists to visit Ghana during December, despite reports of robbery and rising HIV/AIDS cases, emphasizing that these issues should be addressed through education and that crime is not unique to Ghana.
At least six people died and 22 were injured in a crowd crush at a military recruitment event in Ghana's El-Wak stadium, caused by an unexpected surge of applicants breaching security, amid high youth unemployment and large crowds. The event was temporarily suspended for safety measures, and an investigation is underway.
The surge in gold prices is benefiting emerging markets like Ghana, South Africa, and Uzbekistan by boosting their economies, improving credit ratings, and attracting investor confidence, while also reflecting a broader shift away from US dollar dependence amid global economic uncertainties.
The UK is planning to introduce mandatory digital IDs to combat identity fraud and streamline access to services, inspired by successful systems in countries like Ghana, Estonia, and Australia, with the aim of making it a fundamental part of modern governance.
Eleven individuals deported from the US to Ghana are suing the Ghanaian government, claiming their detention in a military camp was illegal as they had not violated any laws. The case highlights tensions over US immigration policies under President Trump and Ghana's handling of deportees, with some detainees also suing the US government.
A federal judge criticized the Trump administration for disregarding due process in deporting five migrants to Ghana, but stated she could not stop their transfer due to lack of jurisdiction, raising concerns about potential risks they face.
A U.S. federal judge has ruled she cannot stop the deportation of five West African men to Ghana, despite concerns they face torture or persecution, highlighting the limits of judicial power in foreign policy and the use of third-country transfers to bypass U.S. legal protections.
A U.S. judge declined to stop the deportation of four West Africans to Ghana, despite concerns they face persecution or torture, highlighting ongoing tensions between U.S. immigration policies and legal protections. The case underscores the administration's efforts to deport individuals through third countries like Ghana, despite legal and human rights concerns.
A federal judge in Washington declined to intervene in the deportation of migrants to Ghana, citing lack of jurisdiction, despite criticizing the Trump administration for disregarding court protections and risking harm to the migrants, some of whom face potential torture or persecution upon return.
A U.S. federal judge expressed concern over the Trump administration's secretive deportation of five West African men to Ghana, fearing they face torture and persecution, but stated she has no authority to intervene as they are now under Ghanaian custody.