WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, Uganda global health emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The declaration follows confirmed outbreaks caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus in both countries, with cases now detected across multiple locations, including capital cities. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus…

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Ghanaian brothers indicted in US romance scam case

Two Ghanaian brothers and a U.S.-based woman have been indicted in the United States for allegedly running a romance fraud scheme that targeted elderly Americans and funneled money through a cross-border network, according to federal prosecutors. Jamal Abubakari, Kamal Abubakari, both 22, and 53-year-old Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud…

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Asante Akyem North MP, Ohene Kwame Frimpong detained at Amsterdam Airport

Parliament has confirmed the detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North Constituency, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In a statement issued by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the House said it had been formally informed of the development and is currently engaging Ghana’s diplomatic mission in…

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