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Ghana To Return To 5.0% GDP Growth – WB
The World Bank (WB) is expecting an upward progression of Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to hit 5.0% by 2026. This follows a projected 2.9% marginal GDP growth for
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38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti
At least 38 migrants and refugees, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations migration agency has said, after their bodies were recovered. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a post on X on Tuesday that at least six others are missing and presumed dead, […]
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David Cameron meets Donald Trump in Florida ahead of Blinken talks
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron has met former President Donald Trump in Florida, before heading onto Washington DC for talks. The former PM is in the US for talks with senior government officials about the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. It is not unusual for foreign secretaries to meet opposition candidates during visits abroad. Lord Cameron has […]
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Mexican police officer killed while intervening in lynching
A policeman has died in the Mexican city of Zacatelco after being beaten by residents enraged over the murder of a taxi driver. The officer reportedly intervened when locals set upon two men suspected of killing the taxi driver. Several other policemen were also injured by the mob of angry neighbours. Residents of Zacatelco have […]
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Russia, China to deepen security cooperation in Asia, Europe
Russia and China have agreed to discuss ways to deepen their security cooperation in Asia and Europe to counter attempts by the United States to impose its will on the region, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. “For a long time, there was a Euro-Atlantic security structure in the form of NATO … as well […]
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King Promise supports fans with fees, medical bills and more
Afrobeat artiste King Promise has shown immense generosity by supporting his fans with various expenses, including school fees, medical bills, and educational resources. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), on Saturday, King Promise initiated a giveaway spree, inviting fans to share their pressing concerns so he could offer assistance. He humorously referenced his song lyrics, stating, […]
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Panama Papers money-laundering trial begins
The trial of 27 people charged in connection with the Panama Papers money laundering scandal has started in a Panamanian criminal court. The leak of secret financial documents in 2016 revealed how some of the world’s wealthiest people stashed their assets in offshore companies. The defendants include Jurgen Mossack and Ramon Fonseca Mora who founded […]
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Britain and France mark 120yrs of peace and cooperation
French and British troops on Monday swapped roles and took part in an unprecedented changing of the guards ceremonies outside the palaces of each other’s head of state to celebrate 120 years since the Entente Cordiale. The Entente Cordiale was a diplomatic agreement signed between the United Kingdom and France in 1904. It marked the end […]
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Structural inequalities cause of low growth in Africa – World Bank
The World Bank has identified deep-rooted inequalities as a major obstacle to Africa’s economic progress, according to its chief economist for the region. Andrew Dabalen in an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View, pointed to a lack of essential infrastructure and limited intra-African trade as key factors limiting growth. “The speed at which […]
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Africa’s growth rebound in 2024 a positive sign – World Bank
Andrew Dabalen, the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank, has expressed optimism regarding the forecasted 3.8% growth in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2025. The World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report for April 2024 anticipates growth in Africa in the coming years. The report also suggests that domestic resource mobilization and international support […]
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African economies projected to grow by 3.4% in 2024
but faster and more equitable growth needed to reduce poverty Increased private consumption and declining inflation are supporting an economic rebound in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the recovery remains fragile due to uncertain global economic conditions, growing debt service obligations, frequent natural disasters and escalating conflict and violence, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse […]
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Ghanaian cocoa farmers receive $47 more than farmers in Ivory Coast – COCOBOD
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has lauded the achievements of the Akufo-Addo government in the cocoa sector amidst criticism from the minority in Parliament. During an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, Fiifi Boafo defended the government against accusations of shortchanging cocoa farmers despite a […]
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Reflections on 2024 World Water Day Celebration
By Ama Kudom-Agyemang Obviously, the realisation of about three-quarters of the world’s population having access to safe water sources, is a major attainment by the international community. However, this achievement cannot be overly celebrated. This is because, as the world celebrated this year’s World Water Day (WWD) on Friday, 22nd March, a whooping 2.2 billion […]
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Nigerian Authorities recoup $24m from Poverty Alleviation Minister in ongoing probe
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered 30 billion naira ($24 million; £19 million) as part of an ongoing corruption probe into a suspended minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The EFCC revealed that the funds were traced to more than 50 bank accounts. Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Minister […]
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Fenerbahce players walk off pitch in Turkish Super Cup protest
The U-19 side of Fenerbahce made a bold statement during the Turkish Super Cup final against arch-rivals Galatasaray, walking off the pitch just one minute into the game in protest against alleged unfair treatment by football authorities. The match, which took place amidst Fenerbahce’s preparations for a crucial Europa Conference League quarter-final clash against Olympiakos, […]
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Dreams FC in line for $2 million jackpot in CAF Confederation Cup
Dreams FC are two steps away from earning a whopping $2 million in the CAF Confederation Cup. The Still Believe boys beat Stade Malien 3-2 on aggregate on Sunday at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi to book their first-ever semi-final appearance in the competition. For this achievement, the Ghanaian side is guaranteed an […]
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Dreams FC vs Zamalek: Can underdogs continue fairy tale run in semifinals?”
Dreams FC are into the semifinals of the CAF Confederation Cup and have a clash against Egyptian giants Zamalek. In this match, they will surely be the underdogs, but they are one of those underdogs who make this game more beautiful. If we talk about the journey of Dreams then that is nothing but a […]
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No VAR: Confederation Cup quarter-final without technology after delay in release
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed earlier on Sunday that the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, a tool that has been a mainstay in CAF Competitions, is not being used for the ongoing quarter-final second leg of the game between USM Alger and Rivers United in the CAF Confederation Cup The African football governing […]
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