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Ghana Halts Passport Applications Amid Revamp, Health Concerns Rise

2/4/2026

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Ghana has paused passport applications for the African diaspora as the government revamps the process.
The pause marks a shift from Ghana's previously welcoming stance toward potential citizens from Africa.
Cancer remains a major health issue in Africa, with rising rates expected.
In Tunisia, a town faces ongoing landslide risks after heavy rains destabilized the ground and damaged homes.

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Ghana has paused passport applications for the African diaspora as the government revamps the process.
The pause marks a shift from Ghana's previously welcoming stance toward potential citizens from Africa.
Cancer remains a major health issue in Africa, with rising rates expected.
In Tunisia, a town faces ongoing landslide risks after heavy rains destabilized the ground and damaged homes.