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Ghana impounds 'faulty condoms'

Faulty Condom - BBC

More than 110 million Chinese-made condoms are seized in Ghana after laboratory tests revealed they had holes and burst easily.

 

Ghana's Mahama wins election, opposition cries foul

Ghana's electoral authorities said incumbent leader John Dramani Mahama won a new term as president in the West African state in an election the opposition said was marred by tampering.

 

Cargo jet hits bus in Ghana, at least 10 dead

A cargo jet slammed into a minibus at Ghana's Accra airport on Saturday after overshooting the runway on landing, killing at least 10 people, according to a Reuters witness and an aviation official.

 

Obama marks Africa’s promise, problems

Obama marks Africa’s promise, problems

In his first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, President Barack Obama is seeking to lift up the continent of his ancestors — while keeping its emotions in check.

 

Obama to make first African visit in July

Barack Obama will visit Africa for the first time since being sworn in as the first black U.S. president when he travels to Ghana in July, a trip many Africans hope will herald powerful help for their poor continent.

 

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