Three United Nations observers and a translator have been wounded by shelling in Rmeish, southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission said. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that an Israeli drone strike was behind the explosion, but the Israeli military denied it was responsible. The UN mission, Unifil, said those hurt were receiving treatment and that […] The post UN
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has been charged with historical sexual offences and has resigned as Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader. A 57-year-old woman has also been charged with aiding and abetting in connection with the alleged offences. They were both arrested on Thursday morning by PSNI detectives and were questioned before being charged on Thursday night. […] The post Northern
A young Ghanaian lady based in the US has taken a swipe at the Ghana Embassy in New York City for unprofessionalism in the discharge of their duty. In a thread posted on her X profile with the username Yaa Tabby, she narrated her ordeal at the Ghana embassy when she went to the embassy […] The post Ghana Embassy in New York faces backlash for unprofessionalism first appeared on
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his warmest congratulations to the President-Elect of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on his victory in the presidential election held on Sunday, March 24, 2024. Mr. Faye, at the age of 44, has become the youngest president in Senegal with 54.28% of the votes. Mr Faye’s victory comes just […] The post Akufo-Addo
By Joshua Worlasi AMLANU In a comprehensive update on Ghana’s debt restructuring programme, Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to restore fiscal sustainability and foster economic recovery. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister emphasised the significance of upcoming discussions with bondholder representatives to advance restructuring engagements. “In the […] The post
Hamas deputy military commander Marwan Issa was killed in an Israeli strike earlier this month, Israel’s military spokesman has said. There was no immediate comment from Hamas, the Palestinian group that governs the Gaza Strip. “We have checked all the intelligence,” Israel’s Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said in a televised statement on Tuesday. “Marwan Issa […] The post Israel
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that a Preliminary assessment undertaken by the Ministry and the central bank shows that they are on course to meet most of the targets under the Programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said that the Finance Ministry is working with the Bank of […] The post 2nd review: We’re on course
The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the Finance Ministry is working with the Bank of Ghana (BoG) as part of preparations ahead of the second review of the programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said that the Preliminary assessment undertaken by the Ministry and the central bank shows […] The post Finance Ministry working with
A former president of the Chinese Football Association (CFA), Chen Xuyuan, has been sentenced to life in prison for bribery, according to the country’s state media. In January, he pleaded guilty to taking bribes worth a total of 81 million yuan ($11.2m; £8.9m). An anti-corruption crackdown led by President Xi Jinping has cut through sports, […] The post China
Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution on Monday, March 25, 2024, moving the country from a presidential to a parliamentary system and giving parliament the power to elect the president of the small West African country. The president will be chosen “without debate” by lawmakers “for a single six-year term”, and not by the public, […] The post Togo
Ghanaian songstress Jackline Acheampong popularly known as Gyakie has shared a nostalgic photo from her primary school days at Mizpah International School on Instagram. The picture was taken when she was in Class 3 at Mizpah. In her Instagram Story, Gyakie reminisced about the day the photo was taken, recalling her excitement at receiving an […] The post Gyakie shares
Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has said that the government recognizes that significant steps must be taken to improve the business environment in Ghana. He noted that Ghana is still one of the best destinations on the continent for the private sector to thrive. Dr Amin Adam said this while inaugurating the Ghana Mutaul […] The post Ghana is still one
Millions of Americans’ online accounts have been caught up in a “sinister” Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years. The US […] The post Millions
A member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Bongo constituency, Edward Abambire Bawa, has expressed disappointment over the comments made by Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Premspeh. The Energy Minister, whilst responding to reporters on the current state of power supply in the country and the calls for a load-shedding […] The post Load-shedding timetable:
An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in north-eastern Kenya killed four people on Monday (Mar. 25). The blast took place in the town of Mandera, which is on the border with Somalia. The town’s police chief Samwel Mutunga said that two of those wounded were in critical condition and would be […] The post Kenya: Four people killed in blast near police
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam has announced plans to streamline port charges following a visit to the Tema port and discussions with Customs officials and agents. The decision seeks to tackle the multitude of charges at the country’s sea ports, curb duty evasion and address challenges in handling transit […] The post Port
Donald Trump was handed a last-minute reprieve in court on Monday, when a New York court allowed him to post a reduced bond of $175m to delay enforcement of a $464m fraud penalty. The former president’s lawyers had argued it would be “impossible” to secure a bond for the full amount. The appeals court gave […] The post Trump wins last-minute
Violence and insecurity could worsen in South Sudan after one of its key oil pipelines to international markets, which passes through neighbouring Sudan, was damaged last month, according to experts. The incident occurred in early February in Sudan’s White Nile state, prompting the Dar Petroleum Oil Company to suspend loadings. The rupture happened in an […] The post South
Member of Parliament for Agona East Queenstar Mame Pokuah Sawyer has met with Okada riders within her constituency to address pertinent issues worrying their operations. The Member of Parliament, through a community dialogue series engaged Okada riders, mostly from Agona Kwanyako, Duakwa, Asafo and surrounding communities to find ways to address pertinent issues such as […] The post Okada
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