Venezuela’s government and the opposition have signed a preliminary agreement to find a way out of the country’s political crisis. During talks in Mexico, the two issued a joint statement requesting that billions of dollars frozen abroad be released to help fund social projects. It comes after years of failed attempts to solve a political … The post Venezuela
Pakistan’s ousted Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has spoken to a huge crowd of supporters in his first public appearance since being shot at and injured three weeks ago. Crowds gathered for a rally in the city of Rawalpindi, taking flags and signs. The former cricket star urged them to live without fear of death. One … The post Huge crowds for Khan at first rally since
Protests in China against government’s strict Covid measures have intensified, with some people publicly venting their anger at the Communist Party leaders. Thousands of protesters have turned out in Shanghai, where the BBC has seen people bundled into police cars. Students have also demonstrated at universities in Beijing and Nanjing. The latest unrest follows a … The post Protesters
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (SRC) has said it will hold presidential and parliamentary elections on December 20, 2023, kicking off a year of complex preparations in the vast Central African country, large parts of which have been overrun by armed groups. Announcing the date at a ceremony in Kinshasa on Saturday, the Independent … The post DRC schedules
The world’s longest-serving president has won re-election in Equatorial Guinea to continue presiding over his authoritarian regime. PresidentTeodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, 80, secured almost 95 per cent of votes, officials announced six days after the vote. “The results prove us right again,” Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the president’s son, said. “We continue to … The post World’s
Ivory Coast politician, Charles Blé Goudé, once seen as a divisive figure, has flown home after being acquitted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). His charisma and fiery rhetoric led to his nickname “street general”. But as a key ally of former President, Laurent Gbagbo, he was accused of being behind some of the post-election … The post Freed ex-‘street
The Chairman of the Ghana League Clubs Association (GHALCA), Mr Kudjoe Fianoo, has called on the Black Stars to carry their own ‘referee’ into today’s World Cup Group H game against South Korea. Ghana oblige the Koreans to a potentially blistering afternoon of football at the Education City Stadium, hoping to pinch victory to put … The post Fianoo
Ghana will have everything to play for today at the 40,000-capacity Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, when they take on South Korea’s Taeguk Warriors in a scorching Group H encounter that will define the future of the team at the ongoing World Cup in Qatar. Kick-off is 4pm local time (1.pm GMT). Moment of reflection … The post Determined Stars to make amends
Lionel Messi produced a moment of trademark magic to help keep Argentina’s World Cup hopes alive with victory in a tense encounter against Mexico on Saturday. In a cauldron of noise at Lusail Stadium, Messi and Argentina knew defeat would end their hopes of reaching the last 16 after only two games following the stunning … The post Messi magic revives Argentina’s World
An emotional Robert Lewandowski says he knew time was running out to fulfil his dream of scoring at a World Cup finals, after netting in Poland’s 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The Barcelona striker, 34, ended a run of four World Cup games without making the score sheet by scoring Poland’s decisive second … The post Emotional Lewandowski fulfils World Cup dream
English referee Anthony Taylor has been appointed as Centre Referee for Ghana’s second Group H game against South Korea today. The 44-year-old who has been officiating FIFA matches since 2013, will be assisted by Beswick Gary (Assistant I), Nunn Adam (Assistant II), Ortega Kevin (Fourth referee) while Sanchez Cabera Jesus Martin from Peru serves as … The post Anthony
FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Serbia’s Football Association after its team hung a controversial flag depicting Kosovo in their dressing room prior to their World Cup defeat by Brazil. The flag showed an outline of Kosovo filled with the Serbia flag, with the words ‘no surrender’. Tensions are running high between ethnic Serbs and … The post Kosovo ask
The Ghana International Women’s Club (GIWC ), an NGO, has donated assorted food items and clothing valued at GH?? 20,000 to over 100 members of Help Age Ghana in Accra. The items included bags of rice, cooking oil, mackerel, clothes, biscuits and assorted drinks. The Vice President of GIWC, Ms Nermine Kattah, making the presentation … The post Ghana International
The Chancellor of the Wisconsin International University College, Ghana, Dr Paul Kofi Fynn has urged university graduates from Ghana and other African countries to change the perception about the continent through the knowledge and skills acquired. According to him, the negative perceptions individuals, especially, foreigners had about the continent was as a result of mismanagement, … The post Change
The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has responded positively to the government’s decision to boost rice production in the country by signing Memorandum of Understandings(MoUs) with major rice players in Thailand. Presenting the 2023 Budget in Parliament last week, the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, said that as part of efforts to promote exports, the … The post Jospong
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed hope that the roll out of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project will address key socio-economic hurdles facing people in the northern part of Ghana. He said it was an undeniable fact that many parts of the north have, over the years, been … The post Veep
Ghana Coach Otto Addo says he feels no pressure heading into the must-win game against the Taeguk Warriors of South Korea, today. The Stars take on the Asian giants at the Education City Stadium in the second game of Group H, hunting for nothing but win to put themselves in contention – after crashing to … The post My players and I feel no pressure – Otto Addo appeared
Despite the opening defeat to Portugal, Ghanaians remain confident of a Black Stars victory over South Korea in their second group match of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Qatar today. The team head into the game on the back of a 3-2 defeat to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in their opening … The post Fans confident ahead of today’s
Over 50 small scale business owners in the Upper West Region were on Friday, given hands on training on creating and effectively using social media and other digital platforms for business activities. The business owners who were mostly women and traded in local commodities such as smock, dawadawa and shea products, among others, were assisted … The post UWR:
Ghana Export and Import Bank (EXIMBANK) on Wednesday donated LS plus 80 tractor (80HP 4WD) and its accessories worth GH?562,842.98 to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA). The donation was aimed at supporting the National Farmers’ day scheduled for Friday December 2, 2022 at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. It will be held under … The post Eximbank donates
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