A military officer in his late 30s was shot dead in Millennium City during a land dispute, while two other officers narrowly escaped death. The incident occurred near the Millennium City District Police Command at Kasoa in the Central region of Ghana. According to reports, the brother of one of the military officers had purchased […] The post Military officer
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
Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed an appeal to reverse the decision of the High Court to dismiss his request to compel President Akufo-Addo and Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to act on the bill within seven days. The appeal processes filed on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, states among other things […] The post LGBTQ+
More than 40 people have been killed in Kenya after a dam burst, pushing the death toll from devastating floods to more than 120. The deaths were reported on Monday in the Mai Mahiu area, where the burst dam added to casualties from flash floods. “We have so far recovered 42 bodies, which include 17 […] The post Burst dam in Kenya pushes flood death toll past 120 appeared
Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavoka, has called for deeper collaboration among African countries to revive Ghana’s national carrier and create a more business-friendly aviation sector. With over 40 years of experience in the aviation industry, Kilavoka believes that consolidating efforts and learning from successful examples, such as the former Afrique and […] The post Kenya
Five people have been killed in a bomb attack in northern Kenya, the interior ministry said Monday. The bomb, which exploded in El Wak town in Mandera County, near the border with Somalia, wounded five other people. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Somalia-based al-Shabab militants affiliated with al-Qaida have carried out other […] The post Bomb
The Minority in Parliament has entreated Ministers-designate by President Akufo-Addo to desist from presenting themselves as representatives of the President. This comes on the back of Minister of Health designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye embarking on inspections at health facilities in his capacity as the President’s representative. In a statement signed by the ranking member of […] The post Ministers-designate
President Akufo-Addo has called out the Allan Kyeremanten-led Movement for Change and the opposition National Democratic Congress insisting he is aware the two are behind Kwadwo Owusu Aduomi’s independent candidature in Tuesday’s Ejisu by elections. Making his last remarks as the NPP wraps up its campaigns in Ejisu, the president asserted, “I know that the […] The post No
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama says President Akufo-Addo cannot determine who becomes his successor in the 2024 election. This follows President Akufo-Addo’s statement that former President John Mahama cannot be his successor. “Before the election is held, I am going to come here and pay my proper goodbye to you […] The post 2024
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the US is the only country that can stop Israel from attacking Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million people are taking refuge. Mr Abbas, who runs parts of the occupied West Bank, said any attack could see Palestinians flee Gaza. On Saturday Israel’s foreign minister said […] The post Palestinian leader appeals to US
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor’s request for a Mandamus seeking to compel the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to act on the LGBTQ+ bill within 7 days has been dismissed. The High Court in Accra presided over by Justice Ellen Lordina Serwah Mireku said, though the court has jurisdiction to hear the […] The post LGBTQ+
The country has been pummeled by heavy rains that have caused widespread flooding, part of a broader deluge that has devastated segments of East Africa.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the President Akufo-Addo and Dr. Bawumia government to take immediate steps to retrieve all monies paid to SML Ghana Limited for no work done. At a press conference addressed by its National Communication Officer in Accra today, the party demanded the immediate publication of the full KPMG […] The post NDC demands retrieval of monies paid to SML
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government of attempted cover-up of corruption and criminality in the raging SML matter. The Presidency last week released a report detailing the President’s directives on recommendations of a yet to be published KPMG investigation. Whereas the report identified breaches of several laws involving contracts between the […] The post NDC
The World Bank has recently released its April 2024 Commodity Outlook Report, which predicts a substantial drop in global food prices in 2024, with a projected 6 per cent decrease, followed by an additional 4 per cent decline in 2025. This decrease is mainly attributed to lower prices for grains, oils, and meals, while other […] The post World Bank predicts
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
A group calling itself United Voices for Change (UVC) has called on President Akufo-Addo to dismiss the Chief Executive Officers of the Ghana Cocoa Board, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Water Company, and the Ghana Airport Company for running the companies at a loss. Addressing a press conference last Tuesday, the Convener of the […] The post Sack State-Owned Enterprise CEOs – Group
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the publication of the KPMG audit report on Strategic Mobilization Ghana Ltd (SML) and Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) contract. President Akufo-Addo has stated that the SML Downstream petroleum service is needed however the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) will have to renegotiate the fee […] The post Minority
The Ashanti regional minister Simon Osei Mensah has threatened to sue the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG) management in the Ashanti region over what he described as false publication against him. He also accused the Ashanti regional branch of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) of acting without wisdom by threatening to withdraw their […] The post Ashanti
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