In the realm of US-Africa economic relations, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) stands as a pivotal legislation designed to foster trade and investment between the United States and eligible Sub-Saharan African countries. Since its inception in 2000, AGOA has sought to support economic growth and sustainable development by providing duty-free access to the […] The post Assessing
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has called on the government to improve the information and data contained on the newly launched Performance Tracker. The think tank said the tracker is a good policy that needs data and information to improve it. The performance tracker was launched by the Minister of Works and Housing, Kojo Oppong […] The post Performance tracker vague,
South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called for a total audit of the IT system at the Electoral Commission (EC). To him, the commission’s inability to account for lost BVDs & Laptops is Criminal. His comment comes after the National Chairman of his party Johnson Asioedu Nketiah also raised concerns about the EC’s […] The post We
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH China and Russia have renewed their anti-Western confrontation during high-level meeting in early April 2024 in Beijing. China demonstrates greater readiness to team up with Global South to “promote reforms in the global governance system” while Russia vehemently confronts “Western-led bloc” during talks in Beijing. But both further pledged to strengthen multilateral strategic […] The post
Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gambia, Senegal, Cameroon, Uganda, and Kenya are benefiting from a South Korean developmental initiative as a swift response to the danger over food security in Africa by helping these countries to increase rice production and reduce their reliance on imports. Known as the K-Ricebelt project, it is aimed at providing small farmers […] The post
Jean Adukwei Mensa The Electoral Commission (EC) will officially open nominations on April 9, 2024 for prospective candidates desirous to contest the Ejisu by-election. The seat of the constituency Read More... The post Ejisu By-Election… EC Opens Nominations appeared
By Samuel SAM In a bid to tackle climate change and its global impacts, the Centre for Culture and Environmental Conservation (CECECON), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has been officially inaugurated at the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region. The organization aims to sensitise and advocate climate change awareness, in […] The post
Bryan Acheampong, Minister for Food and Agriculture THE MINISTRY of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has said it has not approved the commercialization of the maize and soya products, which Read More... The post Govt Has Not Approved NBA Soya, Maize Seeds – MoFA
Former Arsenal striker Andy Cole has criticised manager Mikel Arteta for his handling of Aaron Ramsdale this season. Ramsdale was Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper last season however the arrival of David Raya on loan from Brentford saw the former shot-stopper frozen out by Arteta for almost all of the season and the former Newcastle United striker […] The post ‘It’s
Edem Agbana, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Ketu North, has criticised the ruling New Patriotic Party’s Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) programme, calling it a political slogan without practical solutions. The PFJ, a flagship programme of the NPP government, was designed for agricultural transformation and job creation. Initiated in 2017, the […] The post PFJ
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has during the State visit of the President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló, announced the giant strides being made by Ghanaian products under the Guide Trade Initiative of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Following the maiden roll out of the Guided Trade Initiative, President Akufo-Addo said, over […] The post Over
Founding President of IMANI Africa Franklin Cudjoe has said the failure of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuo-Addo to give a reason for removing some directors of state institutions including the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is disturbing. President Akufo-Addo has sacked the Director-General of SSNIT, Dr John Ofori-Tenkorang with effect from Monday, April […] The post Removal
The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande has made serious allegations concerning the disappearance of Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) in Ghana. According to Gbande, Information reaching him and the camp of the NDC reveals that the missing BVDs have been taken by both the Electoral Commission (EC) and the leadership […] The post Missing
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge in tuberculosis, malaria and HIV/AIDS cases. The supplies which include antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients and mosquito nets for pregnant women have […] The post Cases
The Supreme Court has postponed its judgement on the case against FDA’s directive which banned celebrities in alcoholic advertisements. The post FDA Alcohol Ad ban: Supreme Court postpones date for judgement to April 24 first appeared on 3News.
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital antiretroviral drugs for HIV/AIDS patients. The Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis (ACHPR&A) expressed grave concern over the government’s inaction in expediting the […] The post Health
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting financial clearance for their permanent job placements. The protesters, comprising graduates from the 2020, 2021, and 2022 batches, hail from various public universities and […] The post Kumasi:
Israel’s military said on Sunday that it was reducing its numbers of soldiers from southern Gaza, leaving just one brigade in the area. The military stressed a “significant force” would remain in Gaza. • Ruins of Gaza “This is another stage in the war effort”, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman, Lt Col Peter Lerner, told … The post Israel’s military confirms
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