Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie is the Head of the Diaspora Affairs Desk at YEN.com.gh, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of journalism experience and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast. Philip previously served as Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh and has also worked as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and a content writer for Scooper News. He also holds certificates in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh

4018 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

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US outlines requirements for nationals eligible for visa-free entry

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Qatar releases list of countries eligible for visa-free travel

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Japan releases list of 74 countries whose citizens qualify for visa-free travel

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UK lists 5 key documents required for Skilled Worker visa applicants

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Canada releases guidelines for foreigners to stay legally in the country

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China publishes 7 banned items Ghanaians, others cannot bring into the country

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China publishes list of countries eligible for visa-free entry

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China has released a list of 50 countries eligible for unilateral visa-free entry. Eligible passport holders can stay for up to 30 days for tourism and business.

UK announces Skilled Worker visa fees, details costs by visa duration

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The UK government has outlined the Skilled Worker visa application fees varying by location and duration, with costs ranging from £819 to £1,865.

UK High Commission in Ghana seeks suppliers for event management services

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The British High Commission in Ghana seeks suppliers for event management services in a Preliminary Market Engagement. Registration by 15 July 2026 is required.

Saudi Arabia releases entry rules, bans foreigners from bringing 17 specific items including nutmeg

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Saudi Arabia has issued an updated list of 17 banned items for 2026, including guru fruits. Travellers are urged to review the list before entry.

Saudi Arabia publishes list of countries eligible for eVisa in 2026

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Saudi Arabia's updated eVisa system for 66 countries permits multiple entries, allowing 90-day stays for leisure, family visits, and Umrah among others

Canada releases updated list of countries requiring visas for 2026 entry.

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Canada updates its 2026 visa requirements for travellers from over 150 countries, including African nations, mandating visitor visas and biometrics for entry.

Canada publishes list of countries whose citizens qualify for visa-free travel and eTA entry

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Canada has released its updated 2026 entry requirements, publishing a breakdown of which nationalities can travel to the country without a standard visitor visa

Canada cautions Ghanaians, others on document fraud, lists 6 consequences

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Canada warns applicants about severe legal repercussions for submitting false documents to IRCC, including five-year bans and permanent fraud records

US to implement new signature rule, informs immigrants of start date

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The US will enforce a stricter signature policy on July 10, 2026. This change allows the agency to deny applications even after they have been accepted.

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