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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