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World – Trump blames Charlottesville violence on both sides
on: by Fernil News
US President Donald Trump has again blamed both sides for the violent unrest in Charlottesville, Virginia, which left one protester dead and others injured. In a statement on Monday, he had condemned white supremacists. But in New York on Tuesday he
MFWA Schools 50 Local Assembly Officials in Ghana
on: by Fernil News
Fifty officials from four Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghana are currently receiving training on how to improve information disclosure and citizens’ access to information. The officials comprise chief executives, public relations/information officers, budget officers, planning officers and environmental
World – China imposes import bans on North Korean iron, coal and seafood
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China is to stop importing coal, iron, iron ore and seafood from North Korea. The move is an implementation of UN sanctions, which were imposed in response to North Korea’s two missile tests last month. China accounts for more than 90%
Inside Africa – Sierra Leone floods kill hundreds as mudslides bury houses
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More than 300 people have been killed in mudslides and flooding near Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown. A hillside in the Regent area collapsed early on Monday following heavy rains, leaving many houses covered in mud. A BBC reporter at the scene
Ghana – Don’t panic over takeover – UT, Capital banks’ customers urged
on: by Fernil News
A former Managing Director of Amal Bank (now Bank of Africa) Menson Torkonu has urged customers of UT and Capital banks not to panic in the wake of news that the Bank of Ghana has approved the takeover of the two
Ghana – Four people killed by the anti – galamsey task force
on: by Fernil News
Four people have been reportedly killed by the anti – galamsey task force in Atiwa, a suburb of the Eastern region. Unconfirmed Reports suggests the deseased were people involved in illegal mining in the area. Details of the incident preceeding their death
World – MS-13 gang member on FBI ten most wanted list arrested
on: by Fernil News
An MS-13 gang member on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list has been captured in Virginia after a four-year manhunt, authorities announced Saturday. Walter Yovany Gomez, an illegal immigrant from Honduras, was arrested without incident Friday in Woodbridge, 20 miles south
Ghana – Accept postings to villages – Akufo-Addo to doctors
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President Akufo-Addo has charged doctors in the country to exhibit a higher sense of commitment even as they undertake their duties. He explained that the move will help Ghanaians have confidence in the country’s health delivery system leading to high patronage