At least 33 people have been killed over three days of heavy rains and flash flooding in Afghanistan, according to the government’s disaster management department. “From Friday onwards, because of the rains there were flash floods which caused high human and financial losses,” department spokesman Janan Sayeq said on Sunday. “The primary information shows that, […] The post 33
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM An economist and advisor on South-South Cooperation and Development Finance at the South Centre, a Geneva-based intergovernmental organisation, Yuefen Li, has urged African countries to enforce regulations that require multinational corporations to contribute a greater share of taxes for their operations within these nations. She noted that implementing such measures would serve […] The post
Rescue efforts are taking place in Taiwan after a powerful earthquake struck off its east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far […] The post Taiwan hit by deadly earthquake –
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah, alongside a delegation of board members and management, has inspected the Corporation’s state-of-the-art Operational Head Office in Takoradi, Western Region. Reflecting on the visit, O-A Danquah expressed satisfaction with the current state of the nearly completed facility and emphasized its strategic […] The post GNPC
The German Development Cooperation in collaboration with private sector partners, Blue Skies and Kasapreko PLC has handed over newly installed mechanised boreholes to 24 districts in the Eastern and Bono regions. It is to commemorate World Water Day which focuses on the importance of freshwater. According to the United Nations (UN) 2.2 billion people living […] The post German
Ghana and Malawi have signed an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary, diplomatic and service passports. The agreement which took effect on February 7, 2024, is designed to enhance the bilateral ties and ongoing collaboration between the two nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in a statement dated […] The post Ghana signs visa waiver
Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. (JMTC) together with its sister company Lakeside Estate has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort Motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service The donation valued at GH¢ 728,000 according to the 2 companies is to facilitate the movement of security personnel and the law enforcement agencies in […] The post Japan
India will prosecute 35 Somali pirates arrested during an operation to free a hijacked vessel off Somalia on Saturday, a navy official said. The men are due to arrive in India on Saturday where they will be handed over to law enforcement. India was previously only concentrating on freeing hijacked vessels and abandoning the disarmed […] The post India to prosecute Somali
Japan Motors, together with its sister company Lakeside Estate, has donated two brand new powerful Yamaha FJR 1300AP Police Escort Motorcycles to the Ghana Police Service. The donation, valued at GH¢ 728,000 according to the two companies, is to facilitate the movement of security personnel and law enforcement agencies in the discharge of their duties, […] The post Japan
The Board Chairman of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Freddie Blay has clarified that allowance increases for GNPC management were reasonable and approved by the corporation. The former NPP National Chairman refuted the notion that the increases were exorbitant, emphasizing that they were implemented two years ago, not in 2024 as suggested by North […] The post Freddie
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 Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) staunchly rejects the unfounded allegations circulating in various media outlets, asserting internal dissent against its leadership. Contrary to rumors, GNPC notes that there is no dissent or demonstrations against the leadership. Both staff and management remain united, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and unwavering dedication to the […] The post
The management of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has dismissed allegations of dissent against the organization’s leadership describing them as unfounded. Reports had surfaced claiming a potential demonstration against management following alleged efforts by the Chief Executive Officer, A-O Danquah, to increase his salary. However, in a statement jointly issued on Tuesday, March 12, […] The post GNPC
Dr. Serebour Quaicoe The plan of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to deploy drones to monitor the December general elections has been shot down by the Electoral Commission (EC). Read More... The post Election 2024: EC ‘Shoots Down’ NDC Drone Operation
Japan signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday, March 10, 2024, to provide funds for critical medical aid to Egyptian hospitals that treat injured people from the Gaza Strip. Japanese Ambassador to Cairo Oka Hiroshi said that the support estimated at $8 million is to provide critical medical supplies. Egyptian Minister […] The post Japan
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Opoku Ahweneeh Danquah, has explained that the overarching measure of the Corporation’s success is the degree to which its activities accrue benefits to Ghanaians. Speaking at the graduation ceremony organized by the GNPC Foundation for 166 artisans trained and certified under its ‘Skilled […] The post GNPC
Shri Manish Gupt a with Miss Ghana, Miriam Xorlasi Tordzeagbo and Inna Patty during the visit India’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Manish Gupta, has extended his good wishes Read More... The post India Wishes Ghana Well At Miss World appeared first on
Police in northern India have fired tear gas to prevent thousands of protesting farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to keep protests at bay. The government fears a repeat of 2020 – dozens died in a year-long protest […] The post Farmers’
A Qatari court has released eight former Indian naval officers previously on death row for unspecified charges. Seven of the men have already returned to India, Delhi’s foreign ministry said on Monday. The authorities in January said their death penalty had been converted into prison sentences of “varying” lengths. Neither Qatar nor India revealed the […] The post Qatar
Three foreign-born residents in Japan have sued the country’s authorities over alleged racial profiling. The plaintiffs say they have suffered distress from repeated police questioning based on their appearances. “There’s a very strong image that ‘foreigner’ equals ‘criminal’,” Pakistan-born Syed Zain told reporters. The lawsuit filed on Monday aims to confirm that racial profiling is […] The post Foreign-born
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