Azad, Donya and Bahareh don’t know each other. But the three women – whose names we’ve changed for their own safety – share a fierce determination to resist Iran’s theocratic government, and the dress codes it has imposed on women and girls for 45 years. So, every day, they head out of their homes in … The post Iranian women ‘ready to
Alexei Navalny will be buried in Moscow on Friday, a spokesperson has confirmed. The service will be held at Borisovskoye Cemetery, after a farewell service at a Moscow church. In a speech on Wednesday, the opposition leader’s widow, Yulia, said she didn’t know if the funeral would be peaceful or if police would arrest those … The post Alexei Navalny’s funeral to
In a collaborative effort, a joint task force involving the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security successfully seized over 1,000 units of 25 litres of vegetable oil suspected to be smuggled. The operation took place at a warehouse located […] The post Joint
By Abdallah ABDUL-MUMUNI (Dr) Ghana’s economic landscape has changed dramatically since the early 2010s, when oil reserves were discovered off its coast. However, the journey towards harnessing this newfound economic resource has been confronted with challenges, key among them being the volatile nature of international crude oil prices. In this article, we delve into the […] The post
The Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Winnie Byanyima, has expressed grave concerns over the passage of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill in Ghana, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. The legislation, which criminalizes and prohibits LGBT activities, was approved on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, sparking criticism […] The post Passage
Two youths were shot dead on Monday in Conakry as Guinea’s capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike against the military government that seized power in 2021, which stands accused of stifling dissent. A confederation of the main unions has urged public and private sectors to strike for the release … The post Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody
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
A taskforce comprising the Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security, on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, embarked on an exercise to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil on the Ghanaian market. During a swoop, eight shops were ordered to cease […] The post Taskforce
By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo and Nyasha Mpani 2024 isn’t just another year on the calendar for Africa – there’s a democratic whirlwind sweeping across the continent, with 17 nations poised to make history, one ballot at a time. Africa isn’t just counting votes – it’s counting on democracy. With almost a third of the countries on […] The post Ghana’s
Huawei has successfully hosted the Huawei Industrial Digital and Intelligent Transformation Summit under the theme of “Leading Digital and Intelligent Infrastructure, Accelerating Industrial Intelligence” during the MWC Barcelona 2024. Huawei invited global customers, partners, and industry leaders to explore and share their innovations and practices in digital and intelligent transformation for industries and small- and […] The post
Prince Harry has lost a High Court challenge against the government over the level of his security protection when he is in the UK. The Duke of Sussex had been trying to overturn a ruling which saw his security status downgraded after he stopped being a “working royal”. His lawyers argued there was unfairness in […] The post Prince Harry loses
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
The Association of Ghana Industries is in support of efforts by the Tree Crop Development Authority and others to crack down on smuggled vegetable oil in the Ghanaian market. The Tree Crop Development Authority, the Oil Palm Development Association of Ghana, the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, and National Security on Tuesday closed […] The post Action
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
Opportunity International Savings and Loans Limited (OISL) has launched its 20th anniversary celebration on the theme ‘20 Years of Transforming Lives’, in Kumasi. Licensed by the Bank of Ghana in June 2004, OISL operates in 10 out of the 16 regions in Ghana, providing innovative financial products and services to bring clients at the base […] The post OISL
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has indicated that the government’s gold-for-oil policy has significantly reduced pressure on forex. He said the policy has achieved the needed results and has led to a reduction in the prices of fuel at the pump. In his penultimate State of the Nation Address on Tuesday, February 27, the president […] The post Gold-for-oil
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
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