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Ghana and UAE sign MOU to deepen bilateral ties
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana and the United Arab Emirates have signed five (5) Co-operation Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding, in different sectors of their respective economies. The agreement, signed on Monday, [18th November, 2019] is aimed at deepening the ties of co-operation and the
President Akufo-Addo to meet UAE crown prince today
on: by Radia Sambare
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Sunday, 17 November 2019, for a visit to the United Arab Emirates, Germany and the United Kingdom. At the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and
Erdoğan returns rude letter written by Trump
on: by Fernil News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he returned a letter by his U.S. counterpart that threatened Ankara over its anti-terror operation in northeastern Syria and slammed Washington’s treatment of the terrorist PKK-linked group’s leader. “I presented the letter to Mr. President
Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves LA Galaxy after two seasons
on: by Fernil News
Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmed his departure from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, but gave no clue over his future plans or possible retirement. “I came, I saw, I conquered,” Ibrahimovic wrote on Twitter. “Thank you LAGalaxy for making me
Ghana’s debt level ‘scary’ – IFS
on: by Fernil News
A senior researcher at the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) Dr. Saeed Boakye says Ghana’s current debt level is “scary” According to him, the situation is worsened by the amount of money government spends on compensation for public sector workers. “It
Ghana commits to universal access to sexual health
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana has committed to implement universal access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services, as affirmed by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the government commits to reduce the maternal mortality rate of 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030 and reduce maternal morbidities. It will
Ghana secures $130 million from China for TVET Upgrade
on: by Fernil News
The government of Ghana has secured a whooping $130 million for the upgrade of five polytechnics and technical universities as well as 10 technical institutes in terms of training facilities, the Vice President of the Republic, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has announced.
Hollywood star Leonardo Kicks against mining in Ghana’s Atewa forest
on: by Radia Sambare
Movie icon Leonardo DiCaprio, who is also an environmentalist dedicated to the protection and wellbeing of all earth’s inhabitants, has kicked against plans by President Akufo-Addo and his government to mine bauxite in the Atewa forest reserve in the Eastern Region