
Ghana Will Cover Mother of Slain Teenager’s Travel to New York
The government has pledged to pay all travel costs for Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi to attend her son Javits Frimpong’s funeral in New York, following intervention by U.S. leaders.
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The government has pledged to pay all travel costs for Madam Doris Adu Gyamfi to attend her son Javits Frimpong’s funeral in New York, following intervention by U.S. leaders.

Javits Frimpong, 15, died after a shooting near Crotona Place and East 171st Street on Oct. 29, police say.

The former One Direction star performed an unreleased track, "What Is Enough," at Madison Square Garden on the second anniversary of Payne's death.

An ICE officer discharged his weapon in the Bronx, shooting a man from the Dominican Republic who was being targeted for arrest.

New York’s landmark high‑rise will see its Art Deco crown and façade refurbished as part of a multi‑million‑dollar deal with developer Tishman Speyer.

On 26 October 2026, the Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum will host a gathering of investors, banks and cocoa leaders in New York to link Africa’s cocoa sector with global capital.

A powerful storm has triggered coastal flooding, power outages and cancelled events across the northeastern United States, prompting emergency declarations in New York and New Jersey.

The Ghanaian non‑profit will hold a UN‑side event on 24 September and a black‑tie fundraiser on 23 October 2026 to advance breast‑cancer advocacy and women’s health.

Ghanaian broadcaster and DJ Andy Dosty has achieved a major international milestone after becoming the first Ghanaian DJ to headline New York's Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage Festival.

Former Wa West youth organiser Basiera Saankara has submitted his nomination to become the National Democratic Congress’ Youth Organiser, unveiling plans for a self‑sustaining wing and a new leadership fellowship.

An unapproved route at Mountain Back Two in Hamile, Upper West Region, erupted in an explosion that killed two civilians and an immigration officer, leaving nine injured civilians treated and discharged while two require further care at the regional hospital.

The Minority Leader appealed for a presidential pardon for 43‑year‑old Camila Alhassan, who is serving a one‑year sentence for offensive conduct after posting videos that criticised the President.

Felix Kwake Ofosu called on media houses to improve working conditions and protect reporters during the 30th Ghana Journalists Association awards in Accra.

The Member of Parliament for Nsawam‑Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip pledged a cheque to restore a grounded ambulance vital for inmate and staff medical emergencies.

The Minority in Parliament alleges a clandestine passport‑for‑sale scheme that enabled hundreds of citizens to travel abroad using forged diplomatic and service documents.
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