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EU silent over growing calls from migrant rescue vessels
on: by Fernil News
EU countries have silently continued to watch the ongoing migrant tragedy at their shores a migrant rescue ship that rescued 176 migrants in the Mediterranean over the weekend, appealed for help to disembark them at any EU port. However, the crew
KIA terminal 3 sees increment in passenger numbers – Aviation Authority reveals
on: by Radia Sambare
The Kotoka International Airport has seen an increase in passenger numbers after the construction of the terminal 3 at the airport. This was disclosed by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority as the Kotoka International Airport has become the prefered airport in the
15-year-old Ghanaian player Baptista Adjei gruesomely murdered in UK
on: by Fernil News
A 15-year-old teenager has been arrested and detained in connection with the gruesome murder of a young Ghanaian footballer named as Baptista Adjei in the UK. The suspect was arrested after he handed himself at the East London police station, officials
Zimbabwe electricity price shoots up by 320%
on: by Fernil News
Zimbabwe’s power regulator has increased the average electricity price by 320%. The decision was taken to allow it to ramp up production and improve supplies amid daily power cuts. Essentially, the electricity company needs more money to pay for things like
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed Ali
on: by Fernil News
The 2018 Nobel Peace has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ahmed was cited for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea. Berit
Ghana-Canada trade up by 15%
on: by Radia Sambare
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Canada has recorded a significant increase in the past three years, Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has revealed. This increase has also witnessed Canadian investments in Ghana exceeding US$2 billion. This was revealed by
Nigeria –Benin trade border closure – GEPA to seek presidential intervention
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Export Promotion Authority ((GEPA) will in the coming days be raising concerns over recent trade policy by Nigeria with President Akufo-Addo. Nigeria has closed down its trade borders to Benin and other neighbouring countries. The move, according to Nigerian
President Vladimir Putin Message to Participants, First Russia–Africa Economic Forum
on: by Fernil News
Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message to participants attending the first Russia–Africa Economic Forum, which will be held in Sochi on 23–24 October 2019 on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit. The events will be the largest of their