Ghana’s Semenyo signs $87m deal to join Manchester City from Bournemouth
The sought-after striker becomes the Premier League club’s first signing of the January transfer window.
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John Mahama sworn in as Ghana’s president, promises to ‘reset’ the country
With around 20 African leaders in attendance, the 66-year-old is sworn in as Ghana’s president for third time.
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Ghana’s former President John Mahama wins election
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Polls close in Ghana elections dominated by economic woes
Ghanaians vote in presidential, legislative elections dominated by concerns over economic crisis in West African nation.
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Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?
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