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Soldiers Kills Seven Miners in Ghana
At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army.The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners had forced their way into the mine run by global giant AngloGold. Ashanti and had fired upon the soldiers when they…
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Opposition Complains of Attacks as Ghana Awaits Vote Result
Ghana’s opposition leader, John Mahama, has expressed concern over the alleged use of the military to intimidate and attack his supporters in some parts of the country. The government has denied the allegations. Collation of results is still ongoing following Monday’s general election. More than 17 million people were eligible to vote for a new…
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Ghana Elections: President Akufo-Addo Takes Early Lead
Votes are being counted in Ghana after presidential and parliamentary elections. Initial results suggest the incumbent Nana Akufo-Addo is ahead of his rival, the former president, John Mahama. The ruling National Patriotic Party (NPP) is also reported to be leading in the parliamentary polls but Mr Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) disputes this. The election…
