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South Korea gives $4.5 million to Ghana’s forts

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South Korea gives $4.5 million to Ghana’s forts

South Korea will grant Ghana $4.5 million over five years to restore its historic forts and castles, which are threatened by coastal erosion and climate change. The support, announced by Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie, will involve UNESCO and South Korea’s National Commission for UNESCO, according to the minister.

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