The weight of the Three Lions: Football, colonialism, diaspora
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Arrests of critics in Ghana spark alarm over free speech under Mahama
Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.
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From: NewsFeed
Ghana welcomes home citizens evacuated from South Africa
The first flight carrying around 300 Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions.
Published On 28 May 2026
Ghana welcomes first group fleeing South African anti-immigration protests
The repatriation came following a wave of anti-immigration protests in recent weeks.
From: NewsFeed
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Ghana begins repatriating citizens as xenophobia surges in South Africa
Published On 27 May 2026
Former Arsenal midfielder Partey named in Ghana squad ahead of World Cup
Ghana’s Thomas Partey, who joined Villareal from Arsenal in 2025, has pleaded not guilty to seven rape charges in UK.
Mexico beat Ghana as World Cup cohosts excel despite FIFA sanctions
Parts of the Puebla stadium for high-profile warm-up for 2026 edition were closed to spectators due to FIFA sanctions.
From: NewsFeed
France defends abstention on UN slave trade resolution
France justified abstaining on a UN resolution recognising the slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
Published On 25 Apr 2026
Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?
Some African elites benefited from slave trade and colonisation. This must be taken into account in reparation debates.
Carlos Queiroz named Ghana head coach before World Cup
The Portuguese coach takes charge after the sacking of Otto Addo, and will lead the Black Stars at the FIFA World Cup.
Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus
Berekum Chelsea’s Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team travelling home.
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