Stop rehabilitating Boko Haram terrorists, they will never repent – Senator tells Nigerian govt
The chairman of the Senate committee on Army, Senator Ali Ndume has told the Federal Government to stop rehabilitating Boko Haram terrorists. 601 repententant Boko Haram terrorists were rehabilitated into…
Killing of 90-year-old should end attacks on women – Gender Minister
The killing of a 90-year-old woman at Kafaba in the East Gonja Municipality should be the end to barbaric and horrific attacks on women in the country - Madam Cynthia…
22 million Ghanaians suffered reduced income over coronavirus restrictions – Report
Approximately 77.4% of households in Ghana experienced a decrease in income since March 16 this year when COVID-19 restrictions were introduced, the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed. The numbers meant that approximately…
Mali crisis mediation falters amid opposition defiance
Mali's opposition on Wednesday reiterated calls for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign, again spurning a compromise floated by West African leaders seeking to resolve a weeks-old political crisis. Using…
Refugees suffer extreme rights abuses journeying to Africa’s Mediterranean Coast
Thousands of refugees and migrants are dying, while many are suffering extreme human rights abuses on irregular journeys between West and East Africa and Africa's Mediterranean Coast. A new report…
NYA to engage youth for solutions to aid Ghana’s post coronavirus recovery
National Youth Authority, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is set to engage Ghanaian youth as part of the International Youth Day Celebration scheduled on 12th…
Shut down ‘witch’ camps – GPCC as it condemns ‘barbaric’ lynching of 90-year-old
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) has said it is time for the government to consider closing down the various “witch” camps in the country. The Council also called…
Lockdown: GHC12m was spent on hot meals not GHC54m – Ofori-Atta
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta has clarified that only GHC12 million out of the GHC54 million captured in his mid-year review presentation was used for the provision of hot meals during the COVID-19 lockdown. Many…
Trade pact could boost Africa’s income by $450 Billion, Study finds
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) represents a major opportunity for countries to boost growth, reduce poverty, and broaden economic inclusion, a new World Bank report has found. If…
AfDB Group supports Ghana’s COVID-19 response plan with $69 million grant
The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) on Friday approved a $69 million grant to support Ghana’s efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its socio-economic…
