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The Latest Breaking News from Ghana

At least 17 dead after huge road explosion in western Ghana

The blast damaged around 500 surrounding houses and rescue efforts are underway

The Independent UK

'Whole community is gone' after deadly explosion in western Ghana

At least 17 people have died and 59 injured in a devastating explosion in small town in western Ghana, after a truck carrying explosives intended for a mine collided with a motorcycle, the government said.

Radio France Internationale

At least 17 dead after explosion in Ghana mining region

At least 17 people were killed and scores injured when a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine in western Ghana collided with a motorcycle, setting off an explosion that flattened a rural community, the government said on Friday.

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17 killed, 59 injured by mine-truck explosion in Ghana

ACCRA: At least 17 people were killed and 59 injured Thursday in a devastating explosion in a western Ghana town after a truck carrying explosives intended for a mine collided with a motorcycle, the government said.

Bangkok Post

Huge explosion hits Ghana mining region after truck crash

In tonight's edition: An unknown number of people are killed in Ghana in a huge explosion that razed hundreds of buildings to the ground. The blast was caused by a truck carrying explosives which collided with a motorcycle. Also, at least 29 people in Liberia, including 11 children and a…

France 24

Ghana: Many feared dead after lorry carrying mining explosives blows up

Police in western Ghana say several people are feared dead after a lorry carrying mining explosives blew up.

The Independent UK

Arteta reveals the extraordinary measure Partey took to be available for Arsenal vs Liverpool

The Ghanaian midfielder was named in the bench for the Gunners in their Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been full of praise

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Huge explosion in Ghana mining region kills residents, fells buildings

An explosion in Ghana's rural Western Region on Thursday razed hundreds of buildings and killed an unknown number of residents when a truck carrying explosives to a gold mine collided with a motorcycle.

Reuters

Patrick Vieira makes generous Jordan Ayew Liverpool gesture following Ghana's AFCON exit

The Eagles winger failed to help his country progress into the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations this month

Football London

The Fiver: Comoros and an Africa Cup of Nations upset for the ages

In today’s Fiver: Our new favourite football team, Mikel Arteta bites back and a new role for Boris Johnson?

The Guardian - UK

Ghana faces scourge of textile pollution

In Ghana, second-hand clothes once worn by Westerners are polluting ecosystems and causing significant public health problems. Every day, 160 tonnes of clothes arrive in the country: garments that were donated to charities in Europe or the US and are sent to Africa by recycling companies. An entire economy is…

France 24

Thomas Partey back with Arsenal ‘as soon as possible’ after Ghana’s early AFCON exit, says Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta wants Thomas Partey involved back at Arsenal “as soon as possible” after Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

Thomas Partey Arsenal return sees Edu shift his stance on negotiations for superstar midfielder

Thomas Partey will be welcomed back to Arsenal thankfully with their midfield crisis lessening with Ghana's early elimination but the search to strengthen the position must not end or the club risk Champions League qualification.

Football London

Patrick Vieira handed Liverpool selection boost as key man looks set to return ahead of schedule

The winger failed to help his country progress into the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations as Ghana suffered a shock exit

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AFCON: Ghana crash out after shock loss to Comoros

Tournament debutants Comoros cause upset after beating Ghana in a pulsating group match.

Daily Mirror

Arsenal receive AFCON boost but Liverpool not so lucky thanks to Ghana and Senegal results

Liverpool and Arsenal are missing players due to AFCON but the Gunners will welcome Thomas Partey back early whilst Mo Salah and Sadio Mane remain on international duty

Radio France Internationale

Africa Cup of Nations: Five things we learned on Day 10

An all-female team officiated at the match between Guinea and Zimbabwe in Yaoundé. The Confederation of African Football was proud of the first. Zimbabwe also had something to cheer. Likewise Comoros.

Radio France Internationale

Comoros edge five-goal thriller to eliminate Ghana from Cup of Nations

Comoros maintained their hopes of reaching the last-16 at the Cup of Nations after beating 10-man Ghana 3-2 in a pulsating match at the Roumdé Adija Stadium in Garoua.

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Daily Mirror

Comoros' dressing room party scenes after dumping out Ghana and making AFCON history

Comoros scored their first ever goal and recorded their maiden win at this year's Africa Cup of Nations tournament in dramatic fashion by beating four-time champions Ghana 3-2

France 24

Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal finish top of group B, Ghana crash out

In tonight's edition: We bring you the latest from the Africa Cup of Nations, where Senegal have finished top of their group, while four-time champions Ghana have crashed out of the tournament. But first, Mozambique's Defence and Security forces (FDS) say they have captured one of the leaders of the…

France 24

Minnows Comoros send Ghana crashing out as Morocco draw to top group

Four-time champions Ghana were eliminated from the Africa Cup of Nations after crashing 3-2 to minnows Comoros in Group C on Tuesday in Garoua. This came as Morocco twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde on Tuesday and finish top of the group.

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Pico Lopes' Cabo Verde on brink of AFCON last 16 after Comoros upset Ghana

The Black Stars were on the wrong end of one of the biggest upsets in their history as the small island nation, ranked 131 in the world, ran out 3-2 winners on the final day of Group C

The Independent UK

Ghana crash out of Africa Cup of Nations with shock defeat to Comoros

Ghana 2-3 Comoros: The Black Stars were eliminated from the group stage as they suffered a humiliating defeat to the side ranked 132 in the world

Evening Standard

Ghana 2-3 Comoros: Ahmed Mogni sends Black Stars crashing out of AFCON after huge shock

Ghana finished bottom of Group C as they crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations with a shock 3-2 defeat to Comoros despite threatening a thrilling comeback.

Football London

Mikel Arteta receives major Arsenal selection boost as Thomas Partey returns from AFCON early

Ghana have been knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations, meaning Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey will be returning to the Emirates Stadium in the coming days

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