Gambia’s new president has said that Yahya Jammeh, who ruled the country for 22 years and refused to step down after losing the recent election, has finally “agreed to leave”. Writing on Twitter on Friday, Adama Barrow said Jammeh would also leave the country. “I would like to inform you that Yahya Jammeh has agreed ... Gambia’s new president has said that Yahya Jammeh, who ruled the country for 22 years and refused to step down after losing the recent election,

The Government of South Africa says it no longer recognizes Yahya Jammeh as President of The Gambia. A statement issued by the government on Friday, January 20, congratulated Adama Barrow and said he was the legitimate leader of the West African country. The statement said, “South Africa recognizes President Adama Barrow as the legitimate President ... The Government of South Africa says it no longer recognizes Yahya Jammeh as President of The Gambia. A statement issued by the government on

Patients at the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, can now heave a sigh of a relief after a few days of water shortage at the hospital. The hospital experienced a 4-day water shortage from 13th January to 16th of January 2017, leaving patients to their fate in search for water for health care delivery. ... Patients at the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga, can now heave a sigh of a relief after a few days of water shortage at the hospital. The hospital experienced a 4-day water

Ghana’s Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, was a part of the clergy that officiated a church service ahead of the inauguration ceremony for the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. The Archbishop in a tweet said he was “honoured to have led the new US administration in a prayer session ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration.” I’m ... Ghana’s Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams, was a part of the clergy that officiated a church service ahead

Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States Friday during a time-honored inauguration ceremony that encapsulated the peaceful transfer of power that is a hallmark of American democracy. On a raised platform on the flag-draped West Front of the Capitol, Trump placed his left hand on one Bible that dates from his childhood ... Donald Trump became the 45th President of the United States Friday during a time-honored inauguration ceremony that encapsulated the peaceful transfer of

President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has said that he wish former leader Yahya Jammeh, will leave the country to enable him govern smoothly. According to him, Jammeh’s stay in the Gambia under his presidency, will make governance very difficult. Speaking to Aljazeera after his inauguration, Mr. Barrow said under the circumstances, Jammeh cannot be ... President of The Gambia, Adama Barrow, has said that he wish former leader Yahya Jammeh, will leave the country to enable him govern smoothly. According

The Secretary to former President John Mahama, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey, has asked ECOWAS leaders to convince former President Rawlings to interfere in the political crisis in The Gambia. Mr. Jammeh, who was defeated in the Dece,ber 206 election in that country, has refused to step down despite the swearing-in of opposition leader, Adama Barrow in ... The Secretary to former President John Mahama, Ambassador Kwesi Quartey, has asked ECOWAS leaders to convince former President Rawlings to interfere

The Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, may terminate last-minute employments and contracts undertaken by the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. The last minute contracts and appointments were a point of contention between both sides of the transition team, following the NPP’s election victory. The NPP side of the ... The Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has suggested that the New Patriotic Party

Former Finance Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has defended President Nana Addo’s creation of the Senior Minister portfolio, explaining at his vetting, that his  core duty will be to “coordinate the roles of the various economic ministries in the new government.” President Akufo- Addo’s nomination of Mr. Osado-Maafo as Senior Minister, has been met with condemnations, with ... Former Finance Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has defended President Nana Addo’s creation of the Senior

Gambia’s longtime leader Yahya Jammeh has asked the West African bloc ECOWAS for an extension of a midday deadline for him to leave power until 4 p.m. local time (1600 GMT), government sources said on Friday. Guinea’s President Alpha Conde and Mauritania’s President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz arrived in the Gambian capital Banjul on Friday ... Gambia’s longtime leader Yahya Jammeh has asked the West African bloc ECOWAS for an extension of a midday deadline for him to leave

Senior minister-nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has downplayed the relevance of a 40-year national development plan to guide Ghana’s development agenda. According to him, a long-term plan for national development must be limited to ten years due to world economic conditions and the advancement in technology. Speaking at his vetting in Parliament on Friday, Osafo Maafo said, ... Senior minister-nominee, Yaw Osafo-Maafo, has downplayed the relevance of a 40-year national development plan to guide Ghana’s

Senior Minister Designate Yaw Osafo-Maafo has stated that the new government will re-negotiate Ghana’s deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ”Now the IMF program will certainly be reviewed and there are two main reasons why the IMF program must be reviewed I have already hinted to one of the bosses of the IMF.” “Now ... Senior Minister Designate Yaw Osafo-Maafo has stated that the new government will re-negotiate Ghana’s deal with the International Monetary Fund

The vetting of Thirty-Six (36) ministerial nominees appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo to serve in his administration, commenced today, Friday, January 20, 2017. The Appointments Committee of Parliament begun with the vetting of Osafo Maafo, Senior Minister Nominee. He will be followed by Kan Dapaah, who will head the Security Ministry. Finance Minister-nominee, Ken Ofori-Atta, ... The vetting of Thirty-Six (36) ministerial nominees appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo to serve in his administration,

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have expressed confidence in the new administration to complete the payments of the BDC debt. According to them, adequate structures have been put in place, for the payment of the debt without any undue delays. The prompt payment of the debts is expected to among other things facilitate the purchase of ... Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have expressed confidence in the new administration to complete the payments of the BDC debt. According to them, adequate structures

Ghanaian owned oil Marketing Company, GOIL, has rejected assertions that its decision to maintain prices of petroleum products for the second pricing window in January is a deliberate attempt to distort pricing in the petroleum downstream sector. According to some industry observers, the move defeats the primary purpose of the downstream petroleum price deregulation regime. ... Ghanaian owned oil Marketing Company, GOIL, has rejected assertions that its decision to maintain prices of petroleum

The Citi Breakfast Show on Friday January, 20, 2017 still focused on the political crisis in The Gambia. The Citi Breakfast Show on Friday January, 20, 2017 still focused on the political crisis in The Gambia.

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored as Senegal beat Zimbabwe to become the first team to reach the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Mane tapped in the opener from close range in the ninth minute from Lazio forward Keita Balde Diao’s low cross. Henri Saivet, on loan at St Etienne from Newcastle, then struck home ... Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scored as Senegal beat Zimbabwe to become the first team to reach the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Mane tapped in the opener

Some business and financial analysts have begun expressing worry over the growing number of banks in the country. There are currently about 33 banks operating in the country with the number expected to increase as more financial institutions line up to receive licenses from the Bank of Ghana. Proponents for a cap on the number ... Some business and financial analysts have begun expressing worry over the growing number of banks in the country. There are currently about 33 banks operating in the

There is a new government, and there will be a new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The current IGP John Kudalor has already reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 and he is not in the good books of the current government to merit an extension of his stay in office. Intense lobbying has already ... There is a new government, and there will be a new Inspector General of Police (IGP). The current IGP John Kudalor has already reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 and he is not in the

Contrary to reports that gold output fell by 7 percent by the third quarter of  2016, the Minerals Commission has disclosed that gold output rather went up by over 2 percent in the same period. Earlier reports suggested that the production of gold went down by 7 percent to 1.9 million ounces by the third ... Contrary to reports that gold output fell by 7 percent by the third quarter of  2016, the Minerals Commission has disclosed that gold output rather went up by over 2 percent in the same