A coalition of Ghanaian cocoa farmers has threatened to bar officers of the national regulator from their farms to protest the newly announced producer price for the upcoming season, which they say could fuel illegal smuggling to the Ivory Coast and Togo. More than 300,000 farmers expressed anger over what they consider inadequate compensation, with […]
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Over 700 Ghanaians scammed and trafficked to Cote d’Ivoire, other West African countries – Ablakwa
The Government of Ghana is collaborating with the Ivorian immigration authorities to rescue and repatriate over 200 Ghanaians, who are held in secluded places in Cote d’Ivoire. Currently, over 700 Ghanaians are held hostage in Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Benin, and Togo after being scammed by QNET Group’s activities. The victims were lured to Cote d’Ivoire, […]
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire call on Sahel Juntas to rejoin ECOWAS
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have made a renewed appeal for Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to reconsider their decision to exit the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stressing the need for regional unity and democratic transition. At a joint press conference in Abidjan on Wednesday, Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara and Ghana’s President […]
Ghana paved way for Africa — Alassane Ouattara
The President of Cote d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, has lauded Ghana for not only leading Africa’s struggle for independence but for also paving the way for many African countries to emancipate themselves from colonial rule. He was speaking as the special guest of honour at the 67th Independence Day celebration in Koforidua in the Eastern Region […]