BBC World
Ghana Bans Photocopying ID Cards, Because Apparently Squinting at a Copy Wasn't Cutting It
Ghana makes digital ID checks mandatory, putting photocopiers and visual inspectors on notice with fines up to $2,100.
2026-07-16
BBC World
2026-07-07
BBC World
Trump's 'America First' Health Aid: Some African Nations Say 'Thanks, But No Thanks'
The Trump administration's new health aid deals for Africa come with conditions - prioritize US pharma, share data, and align with US interests. Some nations are signing, but others are saying 'no thanks.'
2026-06-19
The Guardian
Global Reparations Framework Adopted in Ghana; UN Resolution Finally Gets Its To-Do List
World leaders adopt an 18-point reparatory justice framework in Ghana, complete with panels, debt relief calls, and a Juneteenth ceremony at a former slave fortress.
2026-05-30
BBC World
Ghana's Parliament Reaffirms Its Commitment to Making LGBTQ+ People's Lives Difficult, Just in Case
Ghana's parliament approves a bill criminalising LGBTQ+ identities and requiring citizens to report on each other, because nothing says cultural values like mandatory snitching and three-year prison terms for existing.
2026-05-27
BBC World
Pope Apologises for Church’s Slavery Role; Ghana Says ‘About Time’, Plans Stay for Reparations Conference
Pope Leo XIV issues apology for Church’s role in slavery; Ghana applauds the moral courage, then politely reminds everyone that reparations are still on the table.
The Good Times
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