Mother of Ghanaian Boy Shot in Bronx Requests US Visa for Funeral
· World · BBC News
The mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, fatally shot in the Bronx on Thursday morning while heading to school, has traveled from Ghana to the United States after securing an emergency visa granted by President Donald Trump, as confirmed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani,
Why it matters
Ghana's government has condemned the killing and pledged legal and consular support to ensure justice, while the case highlights concerns about the safety of Ghanaian students studying in the US
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