Fidelity Bank, Ghana’s largest privately-owned bank has held its inaugural Stakeholder Workshop, as well as the Orange Summit, to address critical needs in sustainability and young entrepreneur development. These events are in line with the bank’s commitment to a brighter future for Ghana, through impactful initiatives on two key fronts – fostering sustainable development and […] The post Fidelity
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […] The post Niger
The European Union on Sunday announced an $8 billion aid package for cash-strapped Egypt as concerns mount that economic pressure and conflicts in neighbouring countries could drive more migrants to European shores. The deal is scheduled to be signed during a visit Sunday by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and leaders of Belgium, […] The post EU announces $8 billion
Team Ghana have progressed to the final of the men’s 4x100m medley relay at the ongoing 13th African Games. Team Ghana finished 4th with a time of 4:04.98 in men’s 4x100m medley relay and have made it to the finals.#CitiSports #Accra2023 pic.twitter.com/AfgnZhSEP1 — Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) March 13, 2024 The quartet of Niklas Yeboah, Harry […] The post #Accra2023:
Citi News’ Nana Tuffour Boateng has been named among 20 journalists selected for a 10-day multi-regional International Reporting Tour entitled “Democracy is More than Election Day” The tour which the Washington Foreign Press Centre organizes for journalists from all geographic regions will take place from March 12- 21, 2024. The tour aims to provide a […] The post Citi
Over 200 residents from border communities have sought refuge in various parts of the North East region following a suspected attack in Nagudi, Togo. Residents from Tantra 2, Tambeng, and Jangbande have reportedly evacuated their communities, seeking safety in nearby towns and villages, including Yunyoo, Bunkpurugu, and Wanchiki. A Togolese community was allegedly targeted by […] The post Over
Over 200 residents from border communities have sought refuge in various parts of the North East region following a suspected attack in Nagudi, Togo. Residents from Tantra 2, Tambeng, and Jangbande have reportedly evacuated their communities, seeking safety in nearby towns and villages, including Yunyoo, Bunkpurugu, and Wanchiki. A Togolese community was allegedly targeted by […] The post Over
Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to TV debates, as the rivals hurtle towards a White House rematch following their sweep of the Super Tuesday votes. The Republican said he would take part in a TV forum with the Democratic president “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” posting online in all capital letters. Mr Biden’s campaign said Mr […] The post Trump
At least 10 people have been killed and thousands displaced as a rebel group with alleged links to neighbouring Rwanda seized a town in Congo’s conflict-hit eastern region on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, according to reports. The seizure of Nyanzale by M23 rebels came after days of fighting with security forces, local civil society leader […] The post At
Nikki Haley is suspending her presidential campaign, making Donald Trump the last Republican left in the race. It comes after President Joe Biden and Trump swept the state primaries that were held on Super Tuesday, making a White House rematch between them even more likely. Biden won Democratic nominating contests in 14 states – plus […] The post Haley
The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to bar Donald Trump from running as a presidential candidate for November’s election. Justices unanimously overruled Colorado’s decision to disqualify Trump from the Republican primary ballot. Judges in the state had cited an anti-insurrection clause in the US Constitution to ban Trump; similar attempts […] The post US
U.S Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed worry over the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ bill by the Parliament of Ghana. In Read More... The post Anti-LGBTQ
By Stephen S. Roach FBI Director Christopher Wray recently upped the ante in America’s anti-China campaign. In congressional testimony on January 31, he sounded the alarm over intensified Chinese hacking activity and warned that US infrastructure – telecommunications, energy, transportation, and water – is acutely vulnerable to the Chinese state-sponsored hacker group Volt Typhoon. Front-page […] The post
Kwame Pianim, a leading member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and economist, has voiced his disappointment over the recent appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, as the Senior Presidential Adviser and Special Envoy for International Trade by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Fatimatu Abubakar, the Information Minister-designate, defended the reassignment of […] The post Ofori-Atta’s
Information Minister-designate Fatimatu Abubakar has defended the reassignment of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta to a new portfolio, emphasizing his unquestionable capacity to provide valuable advice in the financial sector. “His capacity to guide or to advise in the financial sector is not lost just because he is no longer Finance Minister. if his skills […] The post Fatimatu
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, has expressed his concerns regarding the timing of the shake-up within the Majority Leadership in Parliament. He believes the changes at this juncture could jeopardize the unity within the caucus in the house. MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has been designated as the new Majority […] The post Atta
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South has expressed surprise at the resignation of Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader. Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who holds the record for being Ghana’s longest-serving lawmaker, announced his resignation formally during an important meeting at the presidency in Accra on Wednesday. His resignation comes at a time when there […] The post Our
The US has proposed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council which calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza. It has also warned Israel against invading the overcrowded city of Rafah. The US has previously avoided the word “ceasefire” during UN votes on the war, but President Joe Biden has made similar comments. However, […] The post US calls for temporary Gaza ceasefire in UN text
Police personnel are currently stationed at the Osino Presby Senior High and Technical School following a physical confrontation between students and some community members from Nsuapemso in the Fanteakwa South District, which resulted in one death. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The personnel who have mounted surveillance are also patrolling the school’s […] The post One
On Tuesday, February 20, Ghanaian songstress Wendy Asiamah Addo better known as Wendy Shay celebrated her birthday with a heartwarming act of generosity. Through her Shay Foundation, she visited the Paediatric Theatre at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, her birthplace, to offer meaningful support. Beyond donations of essential items like baby cots and a digital […] The post Wendy
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