Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. Dr. Mohammed Amin, has stated that whilst Ghana remains committed to the global conversation on energy transition, she must be able to do so at a pace favourable to her particular circumstances. Dr. Amin made this statement when he addressed the first regional town hall forum on the Ghana Energy … The post Ghana
Russian forces have launched a major assault on Ukraine, firing missiles on cities and military targets. The invasion by land, air and sea began after a pre-dawn TV address where Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded that Ukraine’s military lay down its arms. Initial reports of casualties included Ukrainian civilians and soldiers, and Russian troops. Ukraine’s … The post Russia
Major Western nations have reacted with outrage at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, accusing it of bringing war back to Europe. US President Joe Biden feared a “catastrophic loss of life” and said allies would impose severe sanctions. In Eastern Europe, the fears extended to coping with a wave of refugees. Other nations, including China, which … The post …World leaders react
Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in eastern Ukraine, the US accused Moscow and Beijing of combining to create a “profoundly illiberal” world order. Yet State Department spokesman, Ned Price, also said that this was an opportunity for China to use its leverage with Russia to pull back Vladimir Putin, given … The post Xi
Burkina Faso is considering a 30-month transitional period to elections following a military coup in January, a source at the presidency said on Wednesday after a commission tasked with making proposals handed its report to the ruling junta. Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, who ousted President Roch Marc Kabore on January 24, appointed the commission two weeks … The post Burkina
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) on Wednesday said the ongoing drought was compounding impacts of multiple shocks in the Horn of Africa. Noting that an estimated 13 million people are faced with acute food insecurity and severe water shortages due to drought across the eastern Horn of Africa, the WFP said. The ongoing … The post ‘Ongoing
Sudan has released 115 of some 135 anti-coup protesters who had been held for weeks, a United Nations (UN) official said on Thursday, following pressure from lawyers, families and the international community. The detainees are part of a protest movement against an October 25 coup that has persisted despite security crackdowns killing 82 and wounding … The post Sudanese
For some women, the journey to motherhood begins unexpectedly through unplanned pregnancies while for others it starts effortlessly when they are ready to take up that lifelong responsibility. And then there is another category of women whose pursuit of a bundle of joy takes them on a bumpy ride on a road paved with physical, … The post Abusive journey to motherhood appeared first on
The governments of Japan and Ghana yesterday signed three grant agreements covering $ 269,141 for health and education projects in some parts of the country. The projects, under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGHSP), would benefit about 17,000 people in the Bono, Ahafo and Central regions. The first agreement, worth $90,340 would … The post Ghana,
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ga East, Mrs Elizabeth Kaakie, Mann yesterday inaugurated the Chrispod Health and Diagnostic Centre at Dome in Accra to provide quality healthcare to the people. The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic machines and has several departments and units, such as consultancy rooms, laboratories, radiological investigations, ultra-scan machines, … The post Chrispod
A Senior Manager of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) – Nsawam branch, Mrs. Salome Dear Addo, has pressed the need for clubs to pay the contributions of their footballers. She made the call after leading a delegation to the offices of the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) at the Accra Sports … The post SSNIT Manager
Hans DeBeer won the 32nd Seniors Open golf championship which took place over the weekend at the Coconut Groove Golf Course at Elmina. He was followed by Stephen Acquah of Obuasi and Prosper Osei in the Men’s event whiles Rosemond Coggin won the ladies support event. In all, a total of 48 golfers took part in … The post Golf: Hans DeBeer wins 32nd GGA Seniors Open
A member of the Club Licensing Board, Mr. Mike Bonsu has advised Premier League side, Legon Cities to go by the lay down rules set for them regarding the use of the El-Wak Stadium. Legon Cities will play host to defending league champions, Hearts of Oak tomorrow at the venue in their week 18 fixture … The post ‘El-wak safe for GPL games’ appeared first on Ghanaian
The terrible and dangerous escalation of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine is experiencing another decisive phase in these hours, creating a humanitarian crisis. A scenario that involves Ukrainian sports as well: after the introduction of martial law overnight by Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy all sports activities have been suspended. The current situation involves the … The post Ukrainian
Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Walter Nyamilandu is brimming with confidence that the Malawi National Football Team has developed strong foundations to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals slated for Cote d’Ivoire. Nyamilandu was reacting to the Flames’ performance at the AFCON Finals held in Yaoundé, Cameroon where the senior side … The post Malawi Flames
Ukraine footballer Oleksandr Zinchenko claims Instagram have deleted his story post saying he hopes Vladimir Putin suffers the ‘most painful suffering death’ after the Russia president launched a full-scale invasion on Ukraine. Yet, that story post has since been taken down and Zinchenko claims that Instagram have deleted his post in seemingly a move of … The post Instagram
Prolific Hearts of Oak striker, Kofi Kordzi, says rival side Asante Kotoko have not won the 2021/2022 Ghana Premier League (GPL) yet as being speculated in some football circles. “We still have a long way to go. Talks that they (Kotoko) have won the league in advance should be treated with contempt. “We have 17 … The post Kotoko not yet winners
One of the country’s finest football academies – Faith Soccer Academy, is ‘desperately’ seeking for sponsorship to build its own standard Astro turf field and gym facility. The high-rising Prampram-based outfit has nurtured scores of talents since its establishment nearly eight years ago. General Manager and Chief Administrator of the Faith Soccer Academy, Mr Charway … The post Faith
Global stocks plunged after President Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine, drawing condemnation from the West and making punishing sanctions all but certain. European stocks tumbled on Thursday. The FTSE 100 fell 3.3 per cent in London, while France’s CAC 40 dropped 4.1 per cent and Germany’s DAX 30 shed 4.5 per cent. Russian … The post Global stocks plunge
Oil prices jumped on Thursday, with Brent rising above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014, after Russia attacked Ukraine exacerbating concerns about disruptions to global energy supply. Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since World War … The post Oil tops $105 after Russia attacks
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