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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US Mission Accra opens seven Embassy jobs across political, consular and facilities roles, with salaries up to USD 87,709 and deadlines from 12 to 23 November 2026.

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Italy’s Law No. 63 creates a new naturalisation route for non-Italian relatives of road and highway collapse victims, subject to two residency conditions.

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Indonesia’s official visa on arrival list covers 97 countries, including 10 African nations. The B1 visa allows a 30-day stay, extension and conversion options.

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US Embassy in Accra opens applications for an Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator, offering $17,070-$26,454 a year. Deadline November 23, 2026. Full-time role.

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The US Embassy in Accra will close on November 11 for Veterans Day, suspending visa interviews, passport appointments and other public consular services.

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