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Jerry Rawlings: Ghana's ex-president dies aged 73
Source: BBC
Ghana's former President Jerry John Rawlings has died at the age of 73.
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo, who is from a rival political party, announced seven days of national mourning.
While Liberian President George Weah said "Ghana, Liberia and Africa will miss a great leader".
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Liberia, and in my own name, I wish to convey deepest and profound sympathy to the government and people of Ghana, the Rawlings family and the entire Africa for the death of a great statesman, Former President.... pic
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-54916096
