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Burkina Faso rejects accusations that soldiers massacred 223 villagers
Burkina Faso has rejected “baseless accusations” that soldiers massacred 223 people in attacks in February. A Human Rights Watch report alleged the army killed 179 people in Soro village and 44 others in Nondin, at least 56 of who were children, on 25 February. The NGO said this was “among the worst army abuse” incidents […]
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ZEN Petroleum donates 25-seater bus to Future Leaders School
ZEN Petroleum Limited, a Ghanaian oil marketing firm, in collaboration with Akwaaba Volunteers, has donated a 25-seater bus to the Future Leaders School (FLS) located at Tse Addo in the La Kpeshie area of the Greater Accra Region. This initiative is designed to enhance educational activities and aid underprivileged children in the community. The bus, […]
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Ghana, Burkina Faso collaborate to resolve buffer zone encroachment
Officials from Ghana and Burkina Faso have embarked on a joint inspection of border pillars along their shared boundary in a move to tackle longstanding issues of encroachment and reinforce border delineation. The buffer zone, located in Paga in the Upper East Region of Ghana and Dakola in the Burkina Faso side designated to promote […]
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Kumasi: High Court orders failed Juaben MCE to open defence
The Kumasi High Court has directed Alexander Kwabena Sarfo-Kantanka, the unsuccessful nominee for the position of Juaben Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), to present his defence. Mr Sarfo-Kantanka is accused of 26 counts of corruption, allegedly for distributing bribes to local assembly members to secure their approval as MCE of Juaben, following his nomination by President […]
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Mine workers union to stage five-day protest over demand for mining lease revocation
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […]
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Amansie South commissions more projects
The Amansie South District in the Ashanti region continues to make strides in the area of infrastructure development as it seeks to improve the living conditions of the inhabitants. Made up of 86 communities, the district is making progress in areas such as transport,sanitation and education among others. At the commissioning of a two-unit kindergarten […]
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The public debt crisis (1): Lessons for the present and the future
By Dr. Richmond ATUAHENE Abstract The present paper examines the issue of the current Ghana’s public debt crisis, its underlying causes and lessons for the present and the future. After providing a historical discussion, we show that the austerity of the last four years has been unsuccessful in stabilizing the debt while, at the same […]
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Dispute over land ownership: Court restraints Akroponghene, agents
Nana Appiah Sarfo Kantanka, the Chief of Akropong in the Ashanti region, has been restrained from undertaking any form of activities or any development on a disputed land until the final determination of the case pending before it. The Mankranso District Magistrate Court, in granting an application by the plaintiffs, also restrained the defendants, their […]
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SEO & Data Analytics with Edward Worlanyo BANKAS: The future of SEO and data analytics
As the digital ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the fields of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and data analytics are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of businesses in Ghana and across the African continent. The internet has become an essential marketplace and those who fail to master its […]
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Blackouts hit Ukraine after wave of Russian strikes
Large areas of Ukraine are suffering blackouts after Russian missiles targeted energy infrastructure. Fifteen blasts were reported in the second-largest city, Kharkiv, said the mayor, while more than 53,000 households in Odesa were without power. Ukraine’s energy minister, German Galushchenko, accused Russia of trying to provoke “a large-scale failure of the country’s energy system”. A […]
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Effs collaborates with Medikal on remix of hit single “I Like That”
Effs, the rising star from the UK music scene, has unleashed a scintillating remix of his hit single “I Like That,” featuring the acclaimed Ghanaian rapper Medikal. This dynamic collaboration brings together Effs’ signature style with Medikal’s unique flair, promising listeners an electrifying musical experience. “I Like That (Remix)” combines Effs’ infectious melodies with Medikal’s […]
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Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso to form joint force to fight jihadists
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso say they will form a joint force to fight jihadist threats in their countries. Niger’s army chief Moussa Salaou Barmou announced it would be operational as soon as possible, without giving details of its size. He spoke in a televised speech on Wednesday following talks in the capital Niamey. Groups […]
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Five killed in a private plane crash in eastern Burkina Faso
A private aircraft with seven people aboard crashed into a tree Wednesday, March 6, 2024, after failing to take off successfully in Burkina Faso’s eastern region, killing five people and injuring two, authorities said. The plane was taking off from a local airport in the city of Diapaga en route to the city of Fada […]
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About 170 people killed in Burkina Faso attacks, regional official says
About 170 people were killed in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso a week ago, a regional prosecutor has said, as violence flares in the country. Aly Benjamin Coulibaly said in a statement on Sunday that he had received reports of the attacks on the villages of Komsilga, Nodin and Soroe in Yatenga […]
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3i Africa Summit to ignite Fintech revolution for Africa’s financial future
Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana has emphasized the pivotal role of digital technologies in shaping Africa’s future. Speaking passionately about the urgency of embracing digitization in trade and finance, Dr. Addison at the launch of the 3i Africa Summit highlighted Africa’s strengths, including a tech-savvy youth population, extensive mobile penetration, expanding […]
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The indispensable role of AI in shaping the future of education and research
By Prof. Samuel Lartey In the annals of human progress, each epoch witnesses the emergence of tools and technologies that redefine societal structures, from transportation and agriculture to administration and education. Today, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the forefront of this evolutionary march, particularly in the domains of education, research, and development. While some view […]
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Business
FGR Bogoso-Prestea Mine workers kick against recapitalisation proposals
Workers at the Future Global Resources Bogoso-Prestea Mines have rejected recapitalization and restructuring proposals by Blue Holdings in response to workers’ recent demonstrations urging the government to bring in new investors, following FGR’s failure to invest in the mines. FGR in a February 26 statement disclosed that it has In a statement released on February […]
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AngloGold Constructs GH¢2.I3m Police Headquarters for Obuasi
AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine has handed over a fully furnished GHC2.I3 million Obuasi District Police Headquarters block it has constructed to the Ghana Police Service. Speaking at the handing over ceremony, the Acting Managing Director of the company, Mr Awie Frey, noted that AngloGold’s decision to provide an infrastructure to house the Obuasi District Police […]
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Kunsuhene urges newly elected PM to promote unity towards development
Nana Agyemang Badu Duah I, chief of Kunsu, in the Ahafo Ano South West District of Ashanti region has urged Mr. Prince Oppong, the newly elected Presiding Member to ensure unity among the members of the Assembly, irrespective of their political affiliation, to accelerate the total development of the various electoral areas. Speaking to the media […]
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