A prosecutor investigating an on-air attack on a public television station last week has been shot dead in Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city. Prosecutor Cesar Suarez, who earlier investigated some other high-profile cases, was shot on Wednesday while driving, according to Attorney General Diana Salazar. “Organised crime groups, criminals, terrorists will not stop our commitment to […] The post Ecuador
Pakistan has hit Iran with what it described as “highly coordinated” military strikes, a little more than 24 hours after Iranian air raids in Balochistan, further raising tensions between the neighbours and sparking fears of a broader conflict. On Thursday morning, according to a statement from its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan conducted what it called an […] The post Pakistan
Donald Trump’s lawyers accused E Jean Carroll of courting publicity on Wednesday, as she said her reputation was left “shattered” after accusing him of sexual assault in the 1990s. The second day of the civil defamation trial featured several fiery exchanges. At one point, the judge threatened to kick Mr Trump out of court after […] The post Judge threatens to remove Trump from court
Police in France are holding a “Black Thursday” of work stoppages and demonstrations to demand better pay and conditions during this summer’s Olympic Games. Several police unions, led by the two largest, Alliance and Unsa Police, said there should be bonuses of up to €2,000 (£1,720) as well as guarantees of holiday leave and childcare support […] The post French Police protest
Kenya is grappling with a host of economic challenges including a vast debt mountain, cost of living crisis and tumbling currency. The IMF said in a statement published on Wednesday that its executive board had approved the $941.2 million loan, with an immediate disbursement of $624.5 million. Total payments under various credit facilities amount to […] The post IMF approves new $941m loan for
This is the full speech delivered by Former Attorney General and Minister for Justice Marietta Brew, on the Constitution Day Public Lecture hosted by the UPSA Law School in conjunction with One Ghana Movement. The event was hosted on the theme, ‘Reflections on our democracy: The Constitution, Elections and the Judiciary. I stand on all existing protocols […] The post
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), in collaboration with Forte Medical Ltd, has conducted the first-ever “Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography Scan,” marking a significant milestone in Sub-Saharan Africa. This cutting-edge service not only represents a technological leap but also offers a more cost-effective alternative for patients with lower radiation levels compared to conventional CT […] The post UGMC
The World Bank Group has welcomed the agreement in principle on the key parameters of the proposed debt restructuring for Ghana reached by the Official Creditors’ Committee under the G20 Common Framework. This agreement, which is consistent with the Joint WB-IMF Debt Sustainability Framework, represents a critical milestone toward restoring debt sustainability in this country. […] The post World
The concept of who a customer is has more to do with life than the common reference within a business context. Simply put a customer is someone with whom we exchange value. Therefore, in a business sense, we will exchange money for a product or service. A retail store will sell products to its customers […] The post Customer
A new year is a fresh chapter to rewrite the course of our lives. It gives us an orientation to correct mistakes, set new goals, create new habits and generally seek to phase-up our lives. Having entered a new year, this is a perfect time to reflect on our lives and set intentions for self-improvement. […] The post Personal improvement themes for the new year appeared
In civil proceedings before the court, there may be the need in some instances to preserve the status quo to allow the court the time and opportunity to determine the respective rights of the parties. Injunction is one of the mechanisms that help the court to achieve this purpose. In recent times, the issue of […] The post Legal
In a spectacular display of resilience, determination, and an unwavering spirit, 12-year-old prodigy N’Adom Darko-Asare, the 2022 and 2023 National Champion of The Spelling Bee, is set to grace the stage once again for the fifth time at the 2024 finals come Saturday, February 3. This remarkable feat makes her the first speller to achieve […] The post N’Adom
China has summoned the Philippine ambassador after Manila congratulated the winner of Taiwan’s presidential election. China lashed out on Tuesday, a day after Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos sent Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te a note on his victory in the recent vote. The highly undiplomatic comments from Beijing, which warned Manila “not to play with fire,” will […] The post China
Hamas has issued a new video purporting to show the bodies of two Israeli hostages, with the militants claiming that they died in air strikes on Gaza. It comes a day after Hamas released another video of the hostages when they were alive, but warning they could die if Israel continued its bombardment. Israel denied […] The post Hamas video claims to show dead Israeli hostages appeared first
The US has condemned Iran over ballistic missile attacks near Iraq’s northern city of Irbil, calling them “a reckless and imprecise set of strikes”. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they struck what they claimed were Israeli “spy headquarters” in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region. Four people were killed and six wounded in Monday’s attack, according to the […] The post US
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday vowed to remove a massive monument to the possible reunification of the Korean Peninsula that his father constructed in Pyongyang, calling it an “eyesore.” Kim’s call during a speech at a Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) meeting in Pyongyang was the latest in a string of recent bellicose statements […] The post North Korea declares South Korea
Former United States President Donald Trump has decisively won the Iowa caucuses, cementing his Republican frontrunner status as he bids to retake the White House in 2024. Trump handily beat former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a widely-expected result on Monday, taking him a step closer […] The post Trump wins Iowa caucuses,
… A blueprint for capacity building, research, awareness, and knowledge sharing Ghana’s maritime domain is a vital contributor to the nation’s economic fabric. As a key player in West Africa, Ghana’s ports, shipping lines, and maritime activities are not just commercial enterprises but also gateways to international trade and development. In the face of global […] The post
Africa’s biggest football festival – the men’s Africa Cup of Nations 2023 – is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire in west Africa and will culminate in its final match on 11 February 2024. More than ever before, the world will be watching the action at the 34th edition of the cup, given that some of football’s greatest […] The post Afcon:
Namibia has condemned former colonial ruler, Germany, for rejecting a case at the UN’s top court accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Germany has offered to intervene on Israel’s behalf in the case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to “reconsider …
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