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Deadly Insurgent Attack on Ghanaian Traders in Burkina Faso: A Tragic Blow to Cross-Border Trade

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  L In a deeply shocking incident that has resonated across Ghana and the wider West African region,  seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed  in a militant attack in  Titao, northern Burkina Faso , on  Saturday, February 14, 2026 . The tragedy has raised serious concerns about regional security, the vulnerability of cross-border traders, and the expanding reach of armed insurgent groups in the Sahel.  According to Ghana’s Interior Minister,  Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak , the group of traders was among  18 individuals  — including ten men and eight women — traveling to Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when armed insurgents ambushed them. Eyewitness accounts and official statements indicate that the attackers  forced the women off the truck and then opened fire indiscriminately , targeting the men and setting the vehicle ablaze.  By the time rescue efforts could be organized,  seven male traders had been killed , with their bodies su...
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Deadly Insurgent Attack on Ghanaian Traders in Burkina Faso: A Tragic Blow to Cross-Border Trade

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  L In a deeply shocking incident that has resonated across Ghana and the wider West African region,  seven Ghanaian tomato traders were killed  in a militant attack in  Titao, northern Burkina Faso , on  Saturday, February 14, 2026 . The tragedy has raised serious concerns about regional security, the vulnerability of cross-border traders, and the expanding reach of armed insurgent groups in the Sahel.  According to Ghana’s Interior Minister,  Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak , the group of traders was among  18 individuals  — including ten men and eight women — traveling to Burkina Faso to buy tomatoes when armed insurgents ambushed them. Eyewitness accounts and official statements indicate that the attackers  forced the women off the truck and then opened fire indiscriminately , targeting the men and setting the vehicle ablaze.  By the time rescue efforts could be organized,  seven male traders had been killed , with their bodies su...
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WAEC Releases Provisional BECE 2025 Results The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results for candidates who took the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) for School Candidates. The results are now available for all candidates to check online. 🥳

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This release marks a critical milestone for the over 600,000 students who sat for the examination in June. The provisional results allow candidates to review their performance and begin the process of school selection and placement into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes. How to Check Your Results Candidates can access their results online using a results checker card. This can be purchased from various vendors, including online platforms and physical WAEC offices. The process to check your results is straightforward: Step 1: Purchase a Results Checker.  through various online platforms. The card contains a unique Serial Number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) . Step 2: Visit the WAEC website. Go to the official WAEC Ghana results checking portal: eresults.waecgh.org . Step 3: Enter Your Details. Carefully input your Index Number , select the Examination Type (BECE School), choose the Examination Year (2025), and enter the Serial Number and PIN from your ...
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Check new portal Ghana Education Service (GES) Opens 2025 Promotion Applications

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  The Ghana Education Service (GES) is now accepting applications for its 2025 promotion exercise. This opportunity is open to eligible officers and teachers seeking to advance to the ranks of  Deputy Director ,  Assistant Director I ,  Assistant Director II , or  Principal Superintendent . Eligibility and Requirements To be considered for promotion, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Years in Rank:  You must have been appointed, promoted, or upgraded to your current rank on or before  2020 . Academic Qualification:  You can also qualify if you obtained an approved  Master’s or PhD  degree on or before  2022 . Application Process and Required Documents Applicants are required to submit their applications along with the following documents. Please note the specific file formats for each. Recent Passport-Sized Photo:  A clear photo in  JPEG or PNG  format. Last Promotion/Upgrading/Appointment Letter: ...
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A Shadow Falls on KNUST: Student Death Prompts Deep Investigation

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Kumasi, Ghana – February 27, 2025 – The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) community is in deep mourning following the tragic death of a student on campus. In a somber announcement, the University Management confirmed the passing of Miss Joana Deladem Yabani, a fourth-year Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences student. At approximately 5:00 a.m. today, KNUST Security Services discovered her lifeless body near the KNUST Disability and Rehabilitation Centre. She was immediately transported to the University Health Services, where her death was confirmed. The University has extended its deepest condolences to Miss Yabani's family, whom they have officially informed of the devastating news. A Comprehensive Investigation Launched To determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, KNUST has launched a thorough investigation in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), KNUST Internal Security, and the University Health Ser...
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