President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on leaders of the global commu­nity to put into full effect the provisions of Chap­ters Seven and Eight of the UN Charter and provide proportionate support to Africa’s fight against terrorism and violent extremism. According to him despite the considerable economic difficulties confronting ECOWAS Member States, 11 members … The post Support

The year 2023 marks 10 years since Chinese Pres­ident Xi Jinping unveiled the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, collectively known as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Over the past decade, the BRI has gained worldwide traction and garnered overwhelming support from the international community. Though the China-led effort … The post Ten

This year’s World Food Day shines a spotlight on one of the world’s most precious, and threatened, resources: water. Water is life. Water is food. It is the cornerstone of rural livelihoods. Yet too often it is taken for granted. Each year, World Food Day is observed on October 16. It marks the founding of … The post Water: The lifeline of food security appeared first on

In response to the dev­astation caused by the recent spillage of water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams, a 13-mem­ber inter-ministerial com­mittee has been established to co­ordinate the government’s efforts in assisting victims and managing the aftermath of the disaster. GAF, NADMA and other rescuers evacuating some victims from the flooded area The flooding resulting … The post Akosombo,

 Violent extremism is defined as the beliefs and actions of people who support or use violence to achieve ideological, religious or political goals. This includes ter­rorism and other forms of polit­ically motivated and communal violence intentionally perpetrat­ed on civilian non-combatants with the goal of furthering some ideological, religious or political beliefs. Currently, there are many … The post Africa

The Accra Circuit Court Nine has sentenced a couple to a fine of 500 penalty units each, equivalent to GH¢6,000, for conspir­ing to dupe one Mr Godwin Kwame Avadu Donkor of GH¢1,663,200. Vera Nartey, also known as Akosua Kyerewaah and her husband, Nosah Ekhator, were also ordered by the court pre­sided over by Mr Samuel … The post Couple in court over GH¢1.6m fraud appeared

 Two traders who are accused of manufacturing, labelling, packaging and selling of fake GIHOC Distilleries products have been granted a GH¢50,000 bail with two sureties each. Regina Onai, 45, and Justin Onai Avadu, 50, have denied conspiring and forging trademark and sale of fake and unwholesome food products to the public. The case is adjourned … The post Manufacturing

An Accra High Court has com­menced trial of Joseph Kwasi Ef­fah, a 63-year-old tailor and farmer, who allegedly shot a man whom he has mistaken for an animal. The police later identified the deceased as Prince Kwabena Kumi aged 36. Charged with manslaughter, Effah, a Neighborhood Watch Committee member, pleaded not guilty before a seven-member … The post Tailor in court over alleged