Three members of a drug cartel involved in a series of gangland killings have been jailed for life in the biggest criminal trial in Dutch history. The gang’s “undisputed” ringleader, Ridouan Taghi, was for years one of the Netherlands’ most-wanted fugitives. Taghi was jailed for murder, firearms offences and aggravated robbery. Two other men, Said … The post Dutch
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
For months, families affected by a deadly rubbish dump collapse in Mozambique have not received the financial support promised to them by the government. The dump, which was known to be home to some of the capital city’s poorest residents, collapsed six years ago. At least 17 people were killed and many more who built … The post Minister admits difficulties in paying landslide
Mr Orban is a nationalist politician with close ties to Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin. He has often blocked EU efforts to send military aid to Ukraine. Sweden is one of the EU countries which have accused Hungary of backsliding on the EU’s democratic principles. In turn, Mr Orban’s spokesman, Zoltan Kovacs, accused officials in Sweden … The post Hungary vote
The Majority Leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his apprehensions about Members of Parliament assuming ministerial positions. Criticism has been directed at MPs who also serve as Ministers, with stakeholders accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary oversight responsibilities to the disadvantage of their constituents once they become ministers. Afenyo-Markin recognized the significant […] The post I
South Korea has established diplomatic relations with Cuba, one of North Korea’s Cold War-era allies, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. With their United Nations representatives exchanging letters in New York, the two countries have agreed to open diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, the ministry said in a statement. Cuba continues to … The post South
The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. A no-fly zone and border closures were among the sanctions being lifted “with immediate effect”, the president of the … The post ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
Women at the food market The latest Food Security Update by the World Bank has revealed that about 1.96 million Ghanaians are facing acute food and nutrition insecurity. This Read More... The post 1.96m Ghanaians Face Food, Nutrition Insecurity
The Chief Executive Officer [CEO] of entertainment company Hustle Hard, Mr Kweku Bawuah Bonsafo popularly known as Bouticrow is ready to shake up the Ghanaian entertainment industry with a significant investment of over $10 million. Bonsafo, a US-based entrepreneur with years of experience in the music industry, aims to provide “end-to-end solutions” and elevate Ghana’s […] The post I’m
African leaders have made a decision that will create a robust future market for medical products for African manufacturers. Spearheaded by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, a pooled procurement mechanism was agreed upon and signed off late last night at the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa. This decision is significant because […] The post Africa CDC spearheads
A Haitian judge investigating the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise has charged his widow, the former prime minister and an ex-chief of police with complicity in the killing. The 122-page leaked document, published by local media outlet AyiboPost on Monday, detailed how the president’s widow, Martine Moise, allegedly conspired with former Prime Minister Claude Joseph to kill the […] The post Assassinated
Russian President Vladimir Putin has given North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a luxury Russian-made car. Pyongyang’s state media said the limousine was delivered to Mr Kim’s top aides on Sunday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov later confirmed the gift, saying it was an Aurus, a full-sized luxury sedan of the type used by Mr Putin […] The post Putin gifts luxury Aurus car to North Korea’s
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
The body of a man who was shot dead in Spain is believed to be that of a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine last year. In August, Maxim Kuzminov flew a helicopter into Ukrainian territory, where he handed himself in. Spanish police have not publicly confirmed the identity of the man, who was […] The post Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine ‘shot dead’ in Spain
The Group Managing Director (GMD) of UBA Group, Mr. Oliver Alawuba, recently paid a working visit to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Mr. Ernest Addison, in a meeting that underscored UBA’s commitment to regulatory compliance and strategic expansion in Ghana and beyond. Mr. Alawuba assured Governor Addison that UBA would continue to adhere […] The post Governor
The Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG) has raised some GHS150 million loan from Ghana’s stock market for Kasapreko Company Limited – an indigenous beverage manufacturer. The amount, the first tranche of GHS600m facility, would be used to support the Company’s working capital, finance capital expenditure, including expansion of operations, and refinance short-term debts. The debt instrument […] The post CBG
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
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) outgoing Chief Executive, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, on February 15, 2024 unveiled the Customer Service Point, also known as the Pulpit Initiative at Damongo, during the inaugural ceremony of the Savannah Regional NHIA office complex. By the pulpit initiative, some NHIS staff will be present at credentialed healthcare facilities and […] The post NHIA unveils
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