Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has ordered troops into two rebel-held regions in eastern Ukraine, after recognising them as independent states. Russia said the troops have not yet been deployed but will be on”peacekeeping” in the regions, which it has backed since 2014. The US said calling them peacekeepers was “nonsense”, and accused Russia of creating … The post Russia
Search and clean-up efforts continue in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, five days after flash floods and mudslides that have killed at least 171 people. The victims include at least 27 children and teenagers, while more than 120 are still missing, officials say. Repeated downpours have hampered the work of emergency teams, with authorities saying … The post 120 people
Hong Kong’s government has ordered the compulsory testing of all of its 7.5 million citizens as the city battles surging coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said residents would have to undergo three rounds of tests starting in mid-March. Schools will break early for summer and strict social distancing measures and travel curbs remain … The post Mandatory
Sudan on Monday rejected what it described as “unilateral step” by Ethiopia the start of electricity production from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). “Ethiopia’s decision to unilaterally begin the operation of the GERD constitutes a violation to the Declaration of Principles signed by the three parties,” Sudan’s acting Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, … The post Sudan
Cyclone Emnati, barreling towards Madagascar, is expected to hit late on Tuesday with wind speeds of up to 170 kilometres per hour, the government’s meteorological department said, making it the fourth major storm to slam into the Indian Ocean island in a month. Madagascar’s National Office for Risk and Disaster Management said nearly 275,000 people … The post Madagascar’s
About 60 people have died after an explosion at a makeshift gold mine in a village in south-west Burkina Faso, local officials say. The blast happened in a market at the gold-mining site when dynamite stored there caught fire, witnesses said. “There were bodies strewn everywhere. It was an explosion that managed to uproot trees … The post Burkina Faso gold mine blast kills 60
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources resolves to collaborate with the Forestry Commission and the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to plant seedlings along the buffer zone of the Nsawam Water Treatment Plant area. According to the ministry, the seedlings when matured would serve as a shade for the water source or river … The post Nsawam
Six Technical Committees of the Engineering Council of Ghana has been inaugurated in Accra, to promote high professional standards in the practice of engineering for societal and national development. They include Finance and Administration; Licensing and Registration; Public and International Affairs; Standards and Professional Practice; Disciplinary, Legal and Ethics and Education and Training. Speaking at … The post 6
FIFA has revised the dates for next month’s World Cup – Qatar 2022 play-offs between Ghana’s Black Stars and the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 24 and Sunday, March 27, has been moved to Friday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A FIFA statement said the … The post New dates for Ghana, Nigeria World
The national male and female hockey teams, Black Sticks have qualified for the 2022 Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, United Kingdom (UK). The Black Sticks ladies would be having their second consecutive appearance at the Commonwealth Games after competing in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games held in Australia while the men would … The post Ghana’s
The Brong Ahafo Regional Football Association’s (RFA) Extraordinary Congress will be held at the Sunyani Technical University Auditorium tomorrow. A statement from the regional FA said the Congress will pave the way for the commencement of the region’s second division league two days after the congress. According to the statement, the Congress would discuss the … The post BA RFA Congress
There have been calls for Ghana to have a branded name for its biggest football derby between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. According to the experts, a football “derby” is a match between two nearby teams with a long-standing rivalry. Derby matches can also involve teams from the same town or city (Everton and … The post Hearts former CEO wants derby name for
Neymar says he wants to play in the MLS before he retires and has his sights set on breaking Pele’s scoring record for Brazil at this year’s World Cup. The 30-year-old is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, but said he’s more likely to finish his career in the United States than his native … The post Neymar keen on playing in MLS appeared first on
Dillian Whyte yesterday signed his contract to fight for Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight title, according to multiple reports. The massive all-British clash is expected to take place in front of a crowd of around 90,000 at Wembley Stadium on April 23. However, there is still one issue to be resolved. Whyte has been in pursuit … The post Whyte signs contract to fight Tyson Fury
Manchester United will make the trip to Wanda Metropolitano this evening looking to claim an advantage in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Luis Suarez – Atletico The Red Devils finished top of Group F to advance to the knockout round of the competition, while Atletico claimed second spot … The post Tough Atletico test for Manchester
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a stunning final day of the African School Champions Cup in Kinshasa, lauding “the beauty of football” and previewing a strong future for a tournament prioritising education and social development through football. Mr Infantino was joined at the Stade des Martyrs by several distinguished guests, including CAF President Dr Patrice … The post FIFA
Athletes will be free to protest on the podium and send respectful messages at this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) is set to reveal that competitors who receive their medals will be able to “advocate” without fear of being stopped or sanctioned. Sky Sports News can exclusively reveal that ‘Athlete … The post Commonwealth
Former Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said he could be a part of Argentina’s backroom staff at the World Cup in Qatar this year after meeting with Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia on Monday. Aguero, 33, announced his retirement from soccer in December because of a heart condition, bringing the curtain down on an … The post Aguero in
Banks are the engines of growth for many global economies, the Managing Director of Absa Bank Ghana, Abena Osei-Poku, has said. She said while the banking system meant many things to different people, the basic operation of receiving and lending and everything in between, are intrinsically crucial for the survival of the global eco-system. Mrs … The post ‘Banks
The German government has pledged its commitment to substantially support the country’s budget to boost domestic revenue. Together with the Finance Ministry and the Local Government Ministry, the German government has introduced a system for enhancing collection of property rate in about 120 Metropolitan and Municipal areas. Disclosing this at the 2022 Ghana Economic Outlook … The post Germany
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