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

4402 articles published since 01 Nov 2022

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France sets out visa waiting period for foreigners, including Ghanaians

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Young man honoured as outstanding refugee in US charged in fraud scheme

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Finland sets minimum bank balance foreign students need for a residence permit

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US orders nationals of 1 African nation with terminated TPS to leave the country

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US releases photos of foreigners being deported and issues new caution

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Denmark bans 2 African preachers from entry, publishes names and photos

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Denmark publishes names of 17 preachers banned from entering, releases photos

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Denmark has barred 17 foreign religious preachers from entry on public order grounds, with bans lasting two years, affecting nationals from 10 countries.

UK revokes university’s licence to sponsor international students, gives reason

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The UK revokes the Bloomsbury Institute's student sponsor licence, impacting international students amid compliance failures and stricter assessment standards.

Spain announces amount foreigners need for retirement residence permit

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Spain sets a €33,600 financial threshold for non-lucrative residency visas, with specific conditions for retirees and applicants holding US loans or mortgages.

Portugal names 5 groups exempt from paying visa application fees

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29 days ago

Portugal's immigration portal rev visa fee waivers for select foreign nationals, including children under six and scholarship holders, amid standard 110 euro costs.

UAE announces monthly income needed for remote-work residence permit

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29 days ago

The UAE has set a $3,500 monthly income requirement for its virtual working residence permit, allowing foreigners to work remotely without a local sponsor.

US revokes 750 visas of people who travelled to engage in birth tourism fraud

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30 days ago

US State Department revokes over 750 visas linked to birth tourism fraud, establishing a Task Force to dismantle for-profit networks exploiting immigration laws.

US names 12 countries whose nationals face deportation as TPS ends

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30 days ago

The US DHS confirms TPS terminations for nationals from 12 countries, including Haiti, Venezuela, and Afghanistan, urging immediate departure to avoid deportation.

Trump administration gets court approval to terminate Temporary Protected Status for African country

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30 days ago

A federal judge lifted a stay blocking the DHS from ending Somalia's Temporary Protected Status, citing a Supreme Court ruling, impacting 2,471 Somali nationals.

UAE publishes 6 reasons foreigners can be sent back at border on arrival in the country

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30 days ago

The UAE government has outlined six grounds for denying entry to foreign nationals at entry points, including issues with travel documents and unapproved entries.

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