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

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Germany has amended its Citizenship Act, establishing a 5-year residency requirement and mandating language skills and financial self-sufficiency for naturalisation.

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Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlines four family visa categories for citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealanders to sponsor relatives

Taiwan pauses visa applications from major African nation, explains reason

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Sweden changes citizenship rules, introduces 4 requirements for foreign applicants

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Sweden announces stricter citizenship rules from June 6, 2026, extending residency to eight years, with new language and financial requirements for applicants.

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UAE outlines seven reasons for Dubai visa application rejections, highlighting document errors and nationality restrictions, and offers five steps to address it.

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IRCC tightens citizenship rules, requiring stricter document submissions. Processing times rise to 19 months, affecting foreigners tracing Canadian ancestry.

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