Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has cut the sod for the construction of a new kindergarten block in the Asikuma-Sokpokofe community to provide access to early childhood education. This marks the beginning of the establishment of a new public school in the area. Currently, children from Asikuma-Sokpokofe and nearby villages have […] The post Asuogyaman MP cuts
President Akufo-Addo has called on African coastal countries to foster great cooperation and collaboration among African Maritime forces and work together, share ideas, and coordinate efforts to effectively address maritime security threats and safeguard African maritime domain. Speaking at the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said the […]
President Akufo-Addo has called on African coastal countries to foster great cooperation and collaboration among African Maritime forces and work together, share ideas, and coordinate efforts to effectively address maritime security threats and safeguard African maritime domain. Speaking at the African Maritime Forces Summit and Naval Infantry Leaders Symposium in Accra, President Akufo-Addo said the […]
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The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says Africa is committed to working with international maritime forces to overcome the growing maritime security threats on the continent. Africa’s vast coastline and maritime resources held immense potential for economic development and growth, therefore, any threats to such prospects ought to be addressed head-on. “These threats not only […]
In a heartwarming display of faith and love, spouses gathered at this year’s Family Consecration Service hosted by Citi TV/Citi FM reaffirmed their commitment to each other in the divine presence. The service, led by Rev Stephen Yenusom Wengam, the General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana and Vice Chairman of Africa Assemblies of God […] The post Couples
The campaign team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has pledged to adopt a house-to-house campaign strategy ahead of the 2024 general elections. This commitment comes after Dr Bawumia visited the Dome-Kwabenya constituency, where he interacted with market women and residents. Dr Bawumia’s visit followed a two-day campaign tour of the […] The post Election
AstraZeneca has today launched the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Ministry of Health, The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), Axios, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), and other partners to improve cancer care in Kenya by equitably improving access and outcomes across the patient care pathway, […] The post AstraZeneca
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong called for responsible media practices to ensure peaceful elections in December. Addressing the Regional May Day Celebration held at Jubilee Park in Koforidua on May 1, 2024, Seth Acheampong emphasized the media’s role as “custodians of truth,” stating that they must combat misinformation and disinformation to maintain peace and […] The post Media
Tourists are being evacuated from Kenya’s popular Maasai Mara game reserve after floods left parts of it submerged. More than 10 lodges and camps have been flooded after the nearby Talek River burst its banks on Tuesday. There are also fears that some animals might have been swept away by the raging floods. The area’s […]
Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has criticised the current structure of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, arguing that it fails to uphold quality educational standards. According to Professor Gyampo, focusing the policy on academically talented yet financially disadvantaged students would alleviate the financial burden on the […] The post Structure
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […] The post GNAPS
The Ministry of Education has denied claims that the government has embarked on a process of rebranding basic-level schools with new uniforms and mass school repainting. The ministry, in a statement, clarified comments made by Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum regarding changes to some uniforms and infrastructure in public basic schools, explaining that […] The post Education
The Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has expressed confidence in the NPP candidate, Kwabena Boateng, securing victory in the Ejisu by-election. In a social media post on Tuesday, April 30, Ahiagbah encouraged the people of Ejisu to cast their votes overwhelmingly for Boateng. He emphasised that a win for […] The post Ejisu
Bountiful Technologies STEM Educational, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to making STEM, AI, robotics, and computer science education accessible to all students in Ghana, has announced that three of their teams, comprising elementary, middle school, and high school students, have qualified to compete in the 2024 VEX Robotics Worlds Championship in Dallas, Texas, USA. This prestigious […]
President Akufo-Addo has called upon African leaders to unite in the fight against illegal activities plaguing the continent’s coastlines. He underscored the pressing necessity for collaborative efforts and collective accountability in tackling maritime security issues across Africa. Speaking at the inauguration of the second annual African Maritime Forces Summit (AMFS) and the third Naval Infantry […] The post Akufo-Addo
Togolese authorities have reopened their borders after they were shut to allow for April 29 legislative elections to be held in the country. The borders were sealed from midnight of Monday to midnight of Tuesday as Togolese citizens went to the polls to elect 113 parliamentarians alongside 179 regional deputies and municipal councilors, with the […]
By Prince Dankwa They called it the city of the future. Akon City was envisioned as a pioneering model for how humans could live sustainably using solar and renewable energy. Founded in 2018 by renowned Senegalese-American singer Akon, it was slated to be built in Senegal and run entirely on a cryptocurrency he created called […]
State TV in Mali says a senior Islamic State commander who had a $5m (£4m) US bounty on his head has been killed by a force including troops from Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. Abu Huzeifa had been linked to several high-profile raids in the Sahel region. This included a 2017 attack which killed four […]
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