Officials in the Central African Republic say government troops have killed 44 rebel fighters who had surrounded the capital, Bangui, in an attempt to overthrow the new administration. A government spokesman told the French news agency that the soldiers had captured the village of Boda with the help of Russian paramilitaries. There’s no independent confirmation […] The post Central
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President Akufo-Addo, the Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Heads-of-State are expected to pay their last respects to the late former president Jerry John Rawlings today, January 26, 2021. Today’s file past will also see heads of constitutional bodies, the Speaker of Parliament and former Speakers pay their respects to the late first President of the […] The post Akufo-Addo,
The COVID-19 National Trust Fund is appealing for funds to purchase Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for frontline workers leading the fight against COVID-19 in Ghana. Speaking to Citi News, the Communications Officer for the Fund, Kwame Owusu Bempeh said any donations in this regard would be critical. “It is important that at this critical moment […] The post COVID-19
Collapsed buildings are worryingly common in several large African cities. One study counted 54 building collapse deaths and 122 injuries in Kampala, Uganda between 2004 and 2008. Another identified 112 cases in Lagos, Nigeria from December 1978 to April 2008. Cities in Ghana and Kenya, too, have recorded similar fatal incidents. This isn’t a uniquely […] The post Ghana’s
Dr. Christine Amoako Nuamah, a National Democratic Congress stalwart who is also a former Minister and Presidential Advisor has eulogized late former President Jerry John Rawlings describing him as someone who respected his seniors and age. According to her, Mr. Rawling showed respect to even the common man. Speaking on The Point of View on […] The post Rawlings
A former Minister of Education, in charge of tertiary education, Prof. Kwesi Yankah has reacted to a request by the Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga asking Parliament to approve a motion for the absorption of 2021 fees in public tertiary institutions. Prof. Ayariga in the motion argued that this move is necessary […] The post Prof.
Pressure group OccupyGhana is asking the government to immediately place a ban on social gatherings in the country due to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. It wants the ban to be in place “till a marked drop in new cases is seen.” “This will include funerals, parties, church services, nightclubs etc. In short, any […] The post COVID-19: OccupyGhana
The Supreme Court will this morning resume sitting on the election petition matters. At the last adjourned date, the court had said it would today begin hearing the substantive matters on the petition. However, the petitioner has since filed two applications; one for a review of the court’s decision on its interrogatories, and the other […] The post Supreme Court resumes
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is eulogizing the memory of its founder, Jerry John Rawlings, urging its supporters to emulate his passion and commitment towards accountability in governance. A number of party stalwarts including Chairman Ofosu Ampofo; Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin; Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu and NDC General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah all took […] The post Bagbin,
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