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Around Africa: 14 story facts about the Ashantis of Ghana

The Ashanti Kingdom (also known as Asante) reigned over a large part of present-day Ghana all the way down to the Ivory Coast for over 300 years. While the kingdom eventually fell apart in 1957, many of the traditions still live on. In fact, the Ashanti monarchy still continues (in a much smaller form) inside […]

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10 interesting facts about Ghana that make it special

1. Ghana was the first country in sub Saharan Africa to gain independence from European rule on March 6 1957. 2. Ghana means “warrior king” and was the title used by the Rulers of the ancient Wagadu Empire (famously, Ghana Empire) 3. ‘Kente’ originated from Ghana and in recent years became the iconic symbol of

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HISTORY: Five steps to help parents, educators teach their kids African history

Towards embracing Afrocentrism an African centered education African history is a simple but multifaceted subject, spanning various periods and regions. It encompasses the early civilisations of ancient Egypt, Axum, and Carthage, which made significant contributions to art, architecture, science, and literature. It also includes the empires and kingdoms that emerged across the continent, such as

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6000 Teachers reportedly fail licensure exam In Ghana

In a shocking order of event the Registrar of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE), Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, has revealed that out of the 7,728 prospective teachers who sat for the licensure examination last month, only 1,277 passed, which means 6,481 teachers failed. The figure represents 16.5 percent of the candidates who sat again for

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STEMi commemorates Int’l Girls in ICT day

STEMi Makers of Africa has empowered 250 girls across five African countries with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. The recent two-day event, which was held in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Kenya, and Tanzania − in partnership with Microsoft and with Telecommunication Union (ITU) – was in commemoration of the 2023 International Girls in ICT

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Ghana, The Caribbean forges education partnership

Coming out of the recent AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum held in September 2022, The Elizabeth Sloane Institute of Technology (ESIT) and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) of the Republic of Ghana have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build the capacity of Ghanaian Cybersecurity Professionals under a grant programme through education. The partnership

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US Vice President visits Africa, speaks to youths

United States Vice President, Kamala Harris has urged African youths to dream with ambition and contribute to the development of the continent. Harris made this statement while addressing attendees at her public lecture in Black Star Square, Accra, Ghana on Tuesday. During her speech, Harris expressed optimism about the possibilities that awaited the world if

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ASUU Strike: 5,000 Nigerians Studying in Ghana — GEPA

The Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), under the auspices of the Ghana high commission in Nigeria, has urged Nigerian youths aspiring to obtain university degrees to take advantage of its forthcoming international students’ recruitment fair, with 5,000 Nigerians already schooling in Ghana. According to Yaw Dankwa, the recruitment officer of the University of Ghana, no

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Mother, Daughter graduate from medical school, Make History in Ghana

Dr. Cynthia Kudji and her daughter Jasmine have left an indelible memory in Ghana as both of them completed their medical studies same year. Cynthia studied Family Medicine at The University of Health and Sciences, St. Kitts and Nevis, in the Caribbean. Her daughter graduated at Louisiana State University’s (LSU) School of Medicine, in New

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Nigeria Ranks Best Destination for Medical Studies in West Africa

The Times Higher Education (THE) has described Nigeria as the best destination for medical studies in West Africa. According to the body, the University of Ibadan is the best destination for any student who wishes to study medicine in West Africa. According to the 2020 World University Rankings (WUR) the Nigeria-based University, Ibadan ranks between

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