Latest news, reporting and stories from West Africa.
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6 stories from across the region
<p>The graduate held up his BSc certificate and NYSC document before destroying them, citing unemployment and a lack of support</p>
Authorities arrested his 35-year-old wife, Betty Akamani, in connection with the incident and charged her over her alleged involvement
He revealed private rituals, shared jokes and memories that paint a picture of a friendship forged over decades in the Nigerian film industry
His wife, celebrated actress Joke Silva, confirmed the news and appealed for the family's privacy to be respected as they grieve the loss.
Africa accounts for roughly 80% of the world's 8 million sickle cell cases, yet affordable, accessible treatment has remained largely out of reach for most patients.
The enstoolment has not been without controversy. While a section of Ghanaians has welcomed the gesture, viewing it as a fitting tribute to a businessman whose projects have delivered tangible benefits, others have raised pointed questions about the appropriateness of conferring such a culturally significant title on a foreign national.