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US President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate a visa for the Ghanaian mother of Javits Frimpong, a teenager killed while walking to school in New York. New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the Bronx.
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  • ✦The mayor said Trump agreed during their telephone conversation to grant a visa immediately to the teenager’s mother, Doris Gyamfi, who lives in Kumasi, Ghana.
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Saturday:New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the Bronx.Saturday:However, the White House had not independently confirmed the arrangement, and it remained unclear whether the visa had been issued by Saturday evening.2025:The teenager had moved from Ghana in October 2025 to reunite with his father, Thomas Frimpong, hoping to pursue his education and build a promising future.
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  • ✦US President Donald Trump has agreed to facilitate a visa for the Ghanaian mother of Javits Frimpong, a teenager killed while walking to school in New York.
  • ✦New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the Bronx.
  • ✦The mayor said Trump agreed during their telephone conversation to grant a visa immediately to the teenager’s mother, Doris Gyamfi, who lives in Kumasi, Ghana.
Key Facts:Saturday: New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, announced Trump’s intervention on Saturday, as Ghana demanded justice for 15-year-old Frimpong, whose killing has shaken the Bronx.Saturday: However, the White House had not independently confirmed the arrangement, and it remained unclear whether the visa had been issued by Saturday evening.2025: The teenager had moved from Ghana in October 2025 to reunite with his father, Thomas Frimpong, hoping to pursue his education and build a promising future.Saturday: Bronx Congressman Ritchie Torres also expressed grief, saying: “Our entire borough is mourning a young man who should have had his whole future ahead of him.” The New York City Department of Education offered counselling and cooperation with investigators, stating: “Our hearts are with this young person’s family and school community during this unimaginably difficult time.” Meanwhile, vigils brought together Ghanaian residents, religious leaders and neighbours demanding justice on Saturday as police continued investigating the killing without announcing arrests or establishing a motive. (NAN) UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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