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asaaseradio. com > cedi-becomes-worst-performing-currency-in-sub-saharan-africa-in-2026

Cedi becomes worst-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa in 2026

6+ hour, 9+ min ago  (334+ words) Ghana's cedi has extended its decline in 2026, emerging as the worst-performing currency in sub-Saharan Africa and among the weakest on the continent, despite signs of improving macroeconomic indicators, according to market analyses and currency data. Recent analyses, including Reuters reports…...

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asaaseradio. com > ghanaian-actress-beverly-afaglo-baah-dies-husband-confirms

Ghanaian actress Beverly Afaglo Baah dies, husband confirms

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asaaseradio. com > mahama-launches-bole-24-hour-economy-market-project

Mahama launches Bole 24-hour economy market project

11+ hour, 8+ min ago  (193+ words) President John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of a 24-hour economy market in Bole in the Savannah Region, describing the project as a key intervention to expand trade and boost local economic activity. The project, which…...

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asaaseradio. com > security-services-medical-results-to-be-released-next-week-muntaka

Security services medical results to be released next week " Muntaka

16+ hour, 5+ min ago  (148+ words) Ghana will release next week the medical results of more than 105, 000 applicants in its ongoing security services recruitment exercise, Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka said on Saturday. Muntaka said the applicants who reached the medical stage far exceeded the original…...

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asaaseradio. com > how-ghana-card-identified-victim-arrested-suspects-in-murder-probe-ex-minister-recounts

How Ghana Card identified victim, 'arrested suspects' in murder probe " ex-minister recounts

13+ hour, 52+ min ago  (236+ words) Former Western North Regional Minister Joojo Rocky Obeng has praised Ghana's national identification system, the Ghana Card, describing it as a decisive tool in solving a brutal murder case during his tenure. In a Facebook post on Sunday (24 May), Obeng…...

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asaaseradio. com > mahama-imf-targets-were-missed-before-ndc-took-power

Mahama: IMF targets were missed before NDC took power

16+ hour, 55+ min ago  (218+ words) President John Dramani Mahama said on Saturday (23 May) the country's programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was at risk of derailment when his administration took office, forcing the government to implement urgent corrective measures to restore compliance with agreed…...

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asaaseradio. com > shame-on-you-ada-mp-fires-back-at-youth-over-anti-government-protest

Shame on you" " Ada MP fires back at youth over anti-government protest

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (498+ words) Member of Parliament for Ada, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe has criticised local youth for planning a demonstration over poor infrastructure, accusing them of political inconsistency and unfairly targeting the current government over long-standing development challenges. The lawmaker had said in a…...

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asaaseradio. com > tiktoker-gets-ghc1m-bail-over-alleged-death-threats-against-mahama

Tik Toker gets GHC1m bail over alleged death threats against Mahama

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (210+ words) A court has granted bail of 1 million cedis to a 26-year-old Tik Toker accused of issuing death threats against President John Dramani Mahama, authorities said on Friday (22 May). The suspect, identified as Akosua Serwaa Minat, is facing charges linked to…...

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asaaseradio. com > black-stars-beaten-2-0-by-mexico-in-world-cup-warm-up-friendly

Black Stars beaten 2-0 by Mexico in World Cup warm-up friendly

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (222+ words) Ghana's Black Stars lost 2-0 to Mexico in a pre-World Cup friendly in Puebla on Saturday (23 May), as defensive lapses and missed chances undermined their preparations for the 2026 tournament. Mexico struck early through Brian Guti'rrez, who fired a low right-footed shot…...

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asaaseradio. com > social-media-amplifying-risks-as-free-speech-tensions-rise-in-ghana-sangmorkie-tetteh

Social media amplifying risks as free speech tensions rise in Ghana " Sangmorkie Tetteh

2+ day, 20+ min ago  (330+ words) The rapid expansion of social media is exposing more Ghanaians to legal risks over public commentary, a media consultant has warned, urging greater public education on responsible speech. Sangmorkie Tetteh, a former television presenter and producer, said on Asaase Radio's…...