ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 19, (Xinhua/GNA) - The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, has welcomed the recent decision by the South Sudan's government to reduce states to ten as South Sudan President Salva Kiir stood down from his stance on 32 states, paving the way for the creation of a transitional government of national unity.
Accra, Feb 19, GNA – The Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has condemned the demolition of Raymond Archer’s printing press on Monday at the Trade Fair, La describing the exercise as “an act of economic brutality targeted at a hardworking young businessman.The Leadership said they condemned in no uncertain terms, th
By Mohammed Balu, GNAGwollu, (UWR), Feb. 19, GNA - Mr John Bosco Tiah, the Upper West Regional Youth Organiser of the NPP has filed nomination forms to contest the Party's Parliamentary primary in the Sisaala West Constituency.Mr Tiah, 3
LUANDA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) - Angolan former president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, has confirmed that he ordered the ex-governor of the country's central bank (BNA) to transfer US$500 million abroad, ensuring that everything was done in the public interest.The confirmation of the former president was given in a letter through which
By Hannah Awadzi/Josephine Dodoo, GNAAccra, Feb. 19, GNA – The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) on Wednesday fixed March 3 to embark on a nationwide strike to demand 15 per cent of interim premium from government.
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNAKumasi, Feb 19, GNA - The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged Muslims to be key actors in Ghana’s quest to achieve another milestone in conducting a peaceful election this year.
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua/GNA) - China's measures to prevent and control the COVID-19 epidemic are achieving visible progress as the battle has reached a crucial time, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday.In the phone call, Xi expressed his gratitude to Qu
PHNOM PENH, Feb. 19 (Xinhua/GNA) - Cambodia on Wednesday allowed the remaining 233 passengers on board the Westerdam cruise ship to disembark after test results showed that none of them was positive for the COVID-19.Cambodian Minister of Public Works and Transport Sun Chanthol and Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America L
Accra, Feb. 19, GNA - Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday had discussion with Executives of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) on the outbreak of the COVID-19 in China.The minister also updated the students’ body on the safety of Ghanaian students, resident in Wuhan, the epicenter of the out
By Eunice Tekie Tei, GNADonkorkrom (E/R), Feb.19, GNA - Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, the Paramount Chief and President of Kwahu Traditional Area, has advised the youth, in the area to desist from any political violence as the country prepares for this year’s elections.
Mildred Siabi-Mensah/ Evans Quayson, GNASekondi, Feb. 19, GNA – The District Census Implementation Committee (DCIC) for the 2020 population and housing census has been inaugurated with a call on members to give of their best to ensure a successful Programme.
By Rashid Mbugri, GNA, Tamale, Feb 19, GNA - The Total Life Enhancement Centre, Ghana, (TOLEC GH), a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged students to be advocates against substance abuse to help curb mental health disorders in the country.
By Simon Asare, GNAAccra, Feb. 19, GNA – Olympafrica International Foundation has re-admitted Ghana onto their various programmes and will re-open funding opportunities for the Centre for Juvenile Sports Excellence Project in Amasaman, Accra.Ol
By Victoria Agyemang, GNAAnomabo (C/R), Feb 19, GNA - MrJames Korsah-Brown, an aspiring parliamentary candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP)in the Mfantseman constituency has pledged his unwavering determination to make the area an industrial hub of Ghana.
By Mohammed Balu, GNATumu,(UW/R), Feb. 19, GNA - Mr Ridwan Abass Dawuda, the incumbent Member of Parliament for the Sissala East Constituency has appealed to delegates in the impending Parliamentary primary to exercise their franchise wisely to elect someone to carry their de
Accra, Feb. 19, GNA - Female boxer Fairuza Osmanu is confident of making an entry into the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, having been selected by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) for the qualifiers.She would be the first Ghanaian boxer to participate in the Olympic Games, if she qualifies at the ongoing qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal.
Accra, Feb 19, GNA - The Member of Parliament for Tema West in the Greater Accra Region, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, has predicted a massive victory for President Nana Akufo-Addo in the December Presidential election.“If you look at the huge things that this President has achieved in just one term and the grand way
By Maxwell Awumah, GNAAdaklu-Waya (V/R), Feb. 19, GNA - President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the distribution of cashew and palm seedlings under the Planting for Food and Jobs programme was to diversify the economy from its known cash crops for major dividend.
By Dominic Antwi Agyei, GNAKumasi, Feb. 19, GNA – The Calvary Temple Assemblies of God Church (CTAG) at Bantama in the Kumasi Metropolis, has launched its 40th Anniversary celebrations at a ceremony in Kumasi.
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNAKumasi, Feb. 19, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has designated the Kumasi South Regional Hospital as Centre for the management of the dreaded coronavirus in the event of an outbreak in the Region.
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