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Cancel Africa’s debts; restructure global financial architecture – Akufo-Addo
on: by Radia Sambare
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is calling for the restructuring of the global financial architecture, so it can respond better to the needs of Africa. He has also asked for the cancellation of debts owed by African countries, in the
Providing security for elections not part of our mandate – EC
on: by Radia Sambare
Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, Mrs Jean Adukwei Mensa has said it is not the duty of the elections management body to provide security for elections in Ghana. She said the work of the EC as indicated in the
University Administrators threaten strike on June 4
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), has served notice it will embark on strike beginning June 4, 2021. The industrial action according to the group, will be in force if the Finance Ministry halts the payment of allowances to some
We’ve not tampered with prepaid meters – ECG assures Ghanaians
on: by Radia Sambare
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured its customers that prepaid meters have not been re-calibrated to charge customers more. Director of Communications for the ECG, William Boateng indicated that the newly introduced meters are rather effective and leave no
Lead crusade to sensitise citizens on 1992 Constitution – NCCE
on: by Radia Sambare
Mr. Daniel Agbesi-Latsu, the Kadjebi District Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has appealed to organised groups to help educate Ghanaians on the values, principles and objectives of the 1992 Constitution. He said understanding the 1992 Constitution empowered
Let’s keep our piety, sacrifice and generosity beyond Ramadan – Veep
on: by Radia Sambare
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has urged his fellow Muslims to uphold the sense of piety, sacrifice and generosity beyond the Holy Month of Ramadan. In a video posted on his social media platforms, Dr Bawumia prayed that Allah would accept
Restrictions on filming must be grounded in law – Samson Anyenini
on: by Radia Sambare
Private legal practitioner Samson Lardy Anyenini has stated that Ghana’s courts have recently ruled that journalists should use straightforward means to obtain information to feed the public. However, he said, where journalists are being frustrated, they are allowed to use other
Somalia rejects John Mahama as AU envoy over links with Kenya
on: by Radia Sambare
Somalia has rejected the appointment of former President John Mahama as the AU’s special envoy to help mediate its political deadlock. Somalia argues that Mr Mahama has “extensive links” with Kenya, whose leaders Somalia blames for masterminding some of the tensions