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Parents of Michigan school gunman sentenced to at least 10 years
The parents of a Michigan teenager who shot dead four students have each been sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. A seven-year sentence was recommended, but prosecutors asked for more. James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents of a US school shooter to be convicted, appeared together for the first time in months […]
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By remembering the genocide against the Tutsi…we uphold our collective human dignity
By Rosemary MBABAZI Sunday April 7, 2024, marked the beginning of the 30th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi. It is a period to remember the lives of more than one million people who were brutally killed during a 100-day period from April to mid-July 1994. This period of remembrance called “Kwibuka”, meaning […]
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South Sudan on the brink after oil exports derailed by Sudan’s civil war
Violence and insecurity could worsen in South Sudan after one of its key oil pipelines to international markets, which passes through neighbouring Sudan, was damaged last month, according to experts. The incident occurred in early February in Sudan’s White Nile state, prompting the Dar Petroleum Oil Company to suspend loadings. The rupture happened in an […]
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Famine looms in Sudan as civil war survivors tell of killings and rapes
Civilians caught up in Sudan’s civil war have given graphic accounts to the BBC of rape, ethnic violence and street executions. Our journalists have managed to make it to the front line of the fighting close to the capital, Khartoum. Top UN officials have said the conflict has plunged the country into “one of the […]
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John Kumah’s family officially informs Speaker of his demise
The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his demise. The Family was received by the First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu and the leadership of the House. This was during a courtesy call to Parliament on Tuesday, March 19. The […]
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Passage of anti-gay bill will worsen brain drain – Gender activist
A gender activist and research fellow with the Centre for Gender Research, Advocacy, and Documentation (CEGRAD), Dr. Amanda Odoi, has warned that the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, commonly known as the anti-gay bill, will worsen brain drain in the country. The bill, which prohibits LGBTQ activities and their promotion, […]
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Politics
C’ttee Meetings Open To Public – Speaker
Speaker Alban Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stated that, the January 2024 Standing Orders of Parliament makes the various Committee meetings of Parliament open
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Reject anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Prof Gadzekpo tells Akufo-Addo
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […]
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Eastern
Koforidua to host Ghana Indece Day
Euphoria and excitement are gradually gaining momentum among the residents of the Eastern region, particularly those in the regional capital, as they gear up for the 67th National Independence Day Celebration The Celebration, which will be marked at the newly built Youth Resource Centre in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 […]
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Parliament resumes work after Christmas break
The first meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament of the Republic of Ghana commenced yesterday, Tuesday, February 6, 2024. During this session, the House has 82 indicative bills on the agenda of parliament. Already, there are 16 bills before the House under consideration: eight private and eight public, including affirmative action and […]
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GJA blacklists Aliu Mahama
The Ghana Journalist Association (GJA) has called for media blackout on the Member of Parliament (MP) for Yendi Constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama. The President of the GJA, Albert Kwabena Dwumfour, made this call during a news conference to address the media on attacks of journalists in Accra, yesterday. The media blackout on Farouk Mahama is […]
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It’s time to consider comprehensive strategy for Ghana football – Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on stakeholders to adopt a comprehensive strategy to address the issues with the state of football in the country. He made this statement during the first meeting of the fourth session of Parliament following Ghana’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. “The Black […]
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Education
Evacuated students from Sudan demand integration into Ghanaian universities
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […]
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Ghana’s political system must include chiefs – Bagbin
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has questioned the exemption of chiefs from politics stating that Ghana’s governance must change to enable traditional leaders hold positions in the legislature. He said, “Our current Constitution is wrong to say that chiefs should not participate in active politics. Chiefs lead communities to develop and politics is […]
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Role of traditional and religious leaders crucial in governance – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has emphasized the crucial need for the involvement of traditional and religious leaders in the governance structure, criticizing the constitutional restriction on their participation in partisan politics. During a courtesy call on the Regent of Bimbilla in the Nanumba North municipality, the Speaker reiterated the need for a […]
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Nigeria
‘Stop attacking teachers with dangerous weapons’ –Niger Govt warns students
The Niger State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education has warned students to desist from attacking their teachers with dangerous weapons. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr Hadiza Asabe Mohammad issued the warning in a statement signed by the Information Officer, Jibrin Usman Kodo. Frowning at attacks on teachers by students, the commissioner […]
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Be transparent in delivering information to your employees – SHRM President
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Forum, a branch of International Human Resources in Ghana, has organized a forum to educate and assist Human Resource Managers in Ghana in making early and strategic preparations for the upcoming new year. SHRM Forum is an umbrella organization of an international Human Resource Professional body based in […]
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