Protesters have clashed with police in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi, after Parliament backed a controversial draft law which critics say limits press freedom and suppresses civil society. Riot police used water cannon and pepper spray to disperse the crowds outside the Parliament building. Some protesters were seen falling on the ground and coughing, while others waved … The post Thousands
Four Jihadist prisoners escaped the central prison in Mauritania’s capital, Nouakchott, on Sunday night after an exchange of gunfire there in which two national guards were killed, the interior ministry said. “The National Guard has tightened its control over the prison and immediately started tracking down the fugitives in order to arrest them as soon … The post 4 Jihadists
Cyclone Freddy is expected to make landfall again in Mozambique later this week after it struck Madagascar for a second time on Monday. Madagascar’s government says eight people were killed and more than 1,000 homes were destroyed. The storm first wreaked havoc in south-eastern Africa in late February, killing 21 people and displacing thousands in … The post Deadly
On page 38 of Daily Graphic of Thursday, February 16, 2023, the Anglican Church has indicated its commitment of 100 million GBP (Great Britain Pounds) funding to countries that suffered grave casualties, as its show of unconditional remorse for its historical input in the Transatlantic Chattel slavery. Indeed, it is so disheartening to recollect such … The post Aftermath
According to Bob Proctor there is a single mental move you can make that will solve enormous problems for you in a millisecond. “It has the potential to improve almost any personal or business situation you will ever encounter, and it could propel you down the path to incredible success. We have a name for … The post Decision appeared first on Ghanaian
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has absolved his government of any malfeasance in the expenditure of funds raised for the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. Commenting on the controversial matter for the first time when he delivered the state of the nation address in parliament, he said, the funds were not misapplied nor abused for … The post We’ve not misapplied COVID-19
Yesterday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, delivered an address on the State of the Nation in Parliament, Accra. This is an annual address given by the sitting President which covers especially the economic, financial and social situation of the country as enjoined by Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution and signifies some accountability to the … The post Support efforts
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis, has called on US President, Joe Biden, to allow Novak Djokovic to compete at this month’s Miami Open despite the world No 1 being unvaccinated for Covid-19. Djokovic, one of the most high-profile athletes unvaccinated against the virus, applied to the US government last month for special permission to play at … The post Florida Governor
With nightmares of their Anfield mauling still fresh in the memory, Manchester United return to Europa League action with the visit of Real Betis to Old Trafford for the first leg of their last-16 tie tonight. The Red Devils progressed past Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate in the knockout round playoffs, while Manuel Pellegrini’s crop beat … The post United seek redemption in
Equal opportunities and conducive environment should be created for women to rise to management level positions as well as lead corporate businesses, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana has said. “Women have always been the bedrock of any society, be it here in Africa or all across the world,” Prudential Life Insurance Ghana said in statement copied … The post Give
GCB Bank Plc, one of the largest banks in Ghana, says it has successfully completed the first Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) client transaction in Ghana. The transaction, it said, involves a Ghanaian incorporated entity initiating a supplier payment from GCB in Ghana Cedis to a beneficiary in Nigeria who receives the payment in … The post GCB
The government is making progress on the external debt negotiations for debt relief from the country’s international creditors as part of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has said. “I want to express our appreciation to the members of the Paris Club and to the Peoples’ Republic of China … The post We’re
The Automobile Assemblers Association of Ghana (AAAG) will host its maiden Automotive Summit on March 20, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) Grand Arena. The summit is being organised under the theme “Creating a new economic backbone for Ghana and the Sub-Region.” This was contained in a statement copied to the Ghanaian Times … The post AAAG
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Monday led his predecessors to mourn with Professor Mike Oquaye, the Speaker of the Seventh Parliament on the passing of his wife, Major (Rtd) Mrs Alberta Oquaye who died on Saturday. The former speakers that accompanied Mr Bagbin were Edward Doe Adjaho and Joyce Adeline Bamford-Addo, … The post Speaker, predecessors
The Functional Executive Committee (FEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has directed members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament to suspend their parliamentary primaries campaign activities from March 7 to March 31, 2023. The directive follows the declaration of“Operation Save Our Democracy” instituted by FEC to ensure they actively partake in all parliamentary proceedings. … The post FEC
Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has asked flagbearer contenders to devise better campaign pledges to win the votes of the electorates in Election 2024 instead of attacking the promises by the former president. He explained that all reforms started with promises without plans which the political elites should take a cue from to … The post Flagbearer
The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, has expressed confidence Ghana can be transformed into a paradise despite the current challenges confronting the nation. “It is true that Ghana is going through difficulties, with inflation high and the cedi losing more than 50 per cent of its value over the past year, frightening joblessness among … The post Our ability
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