New Peace Corps volunteers with officials U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has joined government officials, returning volunteers, and supporters to officially swear-in 20 new Peace Corps volunteers, who Read More... The post U.S. Peace Corps Welcomes Largest Cohort
Ghanaian musician Michael Adangba has released a peace song dubbed ”We Want Peace” ahead of the 2024 general elections. The song calls for peace and unity among Ghanaians regardless of their political affiliation. Adangba, in an interview with GhanaWeekend, divulged that “the song reminds us that elections are conducted every four years and we have […] The post December
By Rashidatu IBRAHIM Parliament has held a workshop to familiarise members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) with the updated Standing Orders of the House. The two-day workshop, held over the weekend in Ada, aimed to acquaint the press with the new orders and equip them with the necessary knowledge to accurately convey information to […] The post Parliament
Zimbabwe, Africa’s largest tobacco producer, began its annual tobacco-selling season on Wednesday, with officials and farmers projecting a sharp decline in harvests and quality because of a drought blamed on climate change and worsened by the El Niño weather phenomenon. From a record harvest of 296 million kilograms (326,000 tons) last year, the country is […] The post Zimbabwe
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is proud of his achievements over the last seven years as leader of Ghana. Nana Akufo-Addo says he has performed well as President from 2017 to date. Addressing a gathering of the Diplomatic Corps in Peduase, Akufo-Addo highlighted his government’s achievements across various sectors. “Whether it is in […] The post I’ve
The National Peace Council has urged the youth in the Upper West region to avoid violent extremism and actions that could disrupt the peace in the area, especially as the 2024 general elections approach. Emmanuel Danyomah, the Executive Secretary of the Upper West Regional Peace Council, made this appeal while addressing a youth group in […] The post Desist
Trainees of the now-defunct Nation Builders Corps (NABCO) have expressed readiness to thwart any attempt by the government to exploit the NABCO programme for political gains, especially ahead of the 2024 general elections. Despite their efforts, the trainees claim that all attempts to prompt the government to fulfill its payment obligations of the nine-month arrears […] The post We’ll
Military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced their withdrawal from the ECOWAS bloc. A joint statement from the military rulers issued on Sunday, January 28 said, “after 49 years of existence, the valiant people of Burkina, Mali and Niger note with much regret, bitterness and great disappointment that their Organization has moved […] The post Military
In an inspiring addition to his New Year Series, Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei delivered a powerful sermon at Pleasant Place Church, Christ Square on Spintex Road, on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Titled “From Dreamers to Dream Makers,” the sermon called on the congregation to transform from passive dreaming into active, creative participation in shaping their […] The post Dreamers
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has urged the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare to implement robust measures to ensure that the upcoming 2024 general elections are peaceful. According to the Asantehene, Ghana has come of age and as such, proper measures have to be instituted to prevent disturbances that take place during […] The post Ensure 2024 elections
The military junta in Burkina Faso, a West African nation struggling to defeat extremist groups, has been forcibly conscripting critics, say human rights organizations.
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