The Office of the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has stated that the country will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, 2024. Ramaphosa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) party is expected to face a tough challenge to retain its parliamentary majority in the country’s seventh democratic election since the end of the […] The post South Africa
President Akufo-Addo President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Africa Union (AU) members to back the implementation of a mobile phone interoperability system that spans across the continent. He argued that the Read More... The post AU Summit… Nana Calls For
By Isaac K. FRIMPONG Retirement age, a pivotal stage marking the withdrawal of statutory workers from active work, holds a unique significance in Ghana, much like in many countries globally. This is where retirees are expected to start enjoying pensions and other retirement benefits. In Ghana, the retirement age is 60 years (both male and […] The post Navigating
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has once again absolved itself of blame for the Akosombo dam spillage disaster. Over 30,000 people were displaced after the Volta River Authority (VRA) spilled excess water from the Akosombo and Kpong dams in September 2023. Stakeholders questioned the data-sharing system between the GMA and VRA; however, the Director-General of […] The post We
Ghana’s 67th Independence Day Celebration has been launched in the Eastern Regional Capital, Koforidua. This year’s celebration, which will be held at the newly commissioned Koforidua Youth Resource Center, is under the theme “Our Democracy, Our Pride.” The President of Ivory Coast, Alassane Dramane Ouattara, will be the special guest of honour for the anniversary […] The post Ghana’s
Israel has launched an “extensive wave of attacks” on Lebanon after a woman was killed and others injured in a rocket attack on northern Israel. Lebanese media reported that villages had been hit and buildings were on fire. Hezbollah, which is thought to have carried out the attack on Israel, has not claimed responsibility. The […] The post Israel launches ‘extensive’ strikes
Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the war in Gaza will top the agenda during a summit with his Egyptian counterpart, President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. “We will discuss various issues including economy, trade, tourism, energy and defence with Mr Sisi,” Erdogan said during a televised address ahead of the pair’s meeting in Egypt […] The post Turkey, Egypt aiming
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading “deliberately false information” about the military. The law, which was signed on Wednesday, targets individuals convicted of a range of offences which include “discrediting” the government and spreading “deliberately false information” about the army, threatening them […] The post Putin
Indian police have used tear gas and water cannon for a second day to stop farmers demanding minimum crop prices from marching on the capital Delhi. The capital is ringed by razor wire, cement blocks and fencing on three sides to block their entry. Mostly from Punjab state, the farmers are still 200km (125 miles) […] The post Indian police use drones to tear gas protesting farmers appeared
The House of Representatives has narrowly voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, making him the first cabinet member to face impeachment in nearly 150 years. Many Republicans blame Mr Mayorkas for an unprecedented influx of migrants at the US-Mexico border. The Republican-led chamber voted 214 to 213 for the measure, after the first […] The post US House votes to
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has reiterated the government’s commitment to providing funding for farmers affected by the Akosombo Dam spillage in October 2023. The government pledged a $40 million relief package for the affected farmers on October 28, 2023, to help restore livelihoods in the areas affected by the floods. The […] The post Akosombo
Some football lovers in Accra went on a street demonstration yesterday, against the Ghana Football Association (GFA), over the fallen standard of the game in the country. Dubbed ‘Save Ghana Football,’ the protesters demanded change at the GFA, citing the consistent and fast nose-diving of all football activities in the country. The demonstration was led […] The post Soccer lovers spew out venom on GFA
By Philip Gebu The 2024 edition of National Chocolate Day was scheduled from 9 to 14 February. It is on the theme: “Eat Chocolate, stay healthy, grow Ghana” and sub-themed: “Explore Ghana, eat chocolate. Some activities scheduled for the celebration include a visitation to the Chief Imam, the Central and Cantonments Mosques, as well as […] The post
Liberia’s new defence minister on Monday resigned from his post just 10 days after being appointed, following a protest by soldiers’ wives, the presidency said. The resignation marks the first political crisis facing Liberia’s new president Joseph Boakai since his inauguration at the end of January. Boakai “has received and accepted a letter of resignation […] The post Liberia
Russia declared Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas as “wanted” on criminal charges Tuesday in an unprecedented step against its Baltic neighbours. It was not immediately clear why Kallas, who has led Estonia since 2021, was listed as “wanted”. Relations between Moscow and EU member Estonia, which is home to a sizeable Russian minority, have remained […] The post Russia declares Estonian
Indian security forces have fired tear gas in a bid to stop thousands of farmers marching on New Delhi after talks with the government failed. Local broadcasters showed thick clouds of tear gas on Tuesday, as police sought to disperse protesters near Ambala, some 200km (125 miles) north of the capital. The farmers are demanding […] The post Police fire tear gas as protesting farmers march
The United States has seized a Boeing 747 cargo plane that Iran sold to a Venezuelan state airline, drawing condemnation from Tehran. The US Department of Justice announced late on Monday that it had taken custody of the aircraft after Argentina grounded it 18 months ago. Washington says that the sale of the plane to […] The post US seizes plane that Iran sold to Venezuela appeared first on The
By Evelyn ARTHUR, Tema Managing Director of Cocoa Processing Company Ltd, PLC, Kojo Ofori-Safo, has indicated that the company has produced more than enough chocolate and cocoa based products for the Ghanaian market and beyond. According to him, the company aims to produce about 3,000 metric tonnes of chocolate this year translating into over 40 […] The post CPC
Nigeria’s president and head of Ecowas, Bola Tinubu, was due to meet Sall today, Monday. No new date for the visit has been set at this stage, according to sources talking to RFI. During the meeting, the Nigerian leader was expected to call on Sall to respect the constitution of his country and to avoid […] The post Ecowas president postpones Senegal visit as political
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Dan Kwaku Botwe, has urged local assemblies not to solely rely on the District Assembly Common Fund for their development. Mr. Botwe admonished that district assemblies should consider improving their internally generated revenues to complement the District Assembly Common Fund Speaking at the inauguration of the Kumasi […] The post Assemblies
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