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 publishes names and photos of 10 Nigerians set for deportation

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Canada cautions Ghanaians and other foreigners applying for visas

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Canada cautions international students about overstaying their authorised period

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UAE publishes 3 benefits available to foreigners with a residence visa

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Australia details eligibility conditions for foreign students seeking a visa

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UAE publishes minimum age required to apply for a residence visa

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Australia tells Partner visa holders 3 things to do if their relationship ends

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Australia's Home Affairs outlines guidance for partner visa holders on relationship breakdowns, digital safety measures, and permanent residency eligibility.

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The UAE warns foreigners of five common errors that delay urgent visa applications, highlighting document quality and submission timing as critical factors.

Australia publishes 3 things foreigners will get after Partner visa approval

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Australia's Department of Home Affairs outlines essential details for permanent Partner visa applicants, including communications on approvals and refusals.

WhatsApp to start per-message charges from Oct 1, Ghanaian businesses affected

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Meta's new charges for WhatsApp Business messages, effective October 1, 2026, impact Ghanaian businesses with costs for utility and marketing messages

Australia announces waiting period for permanent partner visa applicants in 2026

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Australia confirms a two-year waiting period for Partner visa subclass 801 applicants, with exemptions for long-term relationships and family violence.

UAE sets age requirement that foreigners must meet to get a work permit

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The UAE has set an age minimum of 18 for foreign work permits, with exceptions for juveniles and student trainees, outlining clear eligibility criteria.

US issues guidance on travellers denied boarding a flight over Ebola-related restrictions

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The U.S. Department of State updates guidance for Americans affected by Ebola flight restrictions from the DRC. Vital information for travellers denied boarding.

US sentences top businessman to 2 years for $110 million fraud scheme

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A Florida man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to orchestrating a telemedicine fraud scheme of $110 million in false claims

Apply now: US Department of State opens internship applications, announces deadline

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The US Department of State invites applications for its 2027 Spring and Summer Student Internship Programme, offering 10 weeks of hands-on diplomatic experience.

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