Climate change displaces 43 million children in 6 years, UNICEF says
A new UNICEF report released Friday highlights the impacts of climate change on children, saying that 20,000 children were displaced every day between 2016 and 2021. A total of about…
Russia lifts diesel-export ban for its oil producers
Russia allowed a return to seaborne exports of diesel just weeks after imposing a ban that roiled global markets, taking other steps instead to keep sufficient fuel supplies at home.…
How Ghana’s central bank lost $5bn in one year – BBC
Ghana – once touted as a trailblazing African economic success story – is facing an unprecedented financial crisis. This week, hundreds of protestors took to the streets in the capital…
WAEC awaits release of funds for marking of WASSCE, BECE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) says it is expecting the Government to release some funds for the marking and release of results for this year’s West African Senior School…
Teachers are backbone of our education system; let’s support them – Mahama
Former President John Dramani Mahama has assured teachers across the nation of a brighter future under his next administration. In a statement released on Thursday to commemorate this year’s World…
Idris Elba Reveals Gold’s Untold Stories
Today the World Gold Council announces the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. Immersed in adventure, Idris Elba (Luther,…
Mahama calls on govt to remove taxes on dialysis consumables
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to promptly scrap import charges and taxes on medication and kits for dialysis treatment in the country. This is in…
Nature crimes account for 38% of global criminal proceeds; cost West Africa over $26bn annually
Thirty-eight percent (38%) of global criminal proceeds are derived from nature crimes according to data provided by Interpol. Across West Africa, recent data further indicates that illicit trade in marine…
Akufo-Addo urges ECOWAS Parliament to propose measures on curbing coups, instability
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament to come up with concrete proposals to help governments across West Africa deal with…
Let’s give women a chance in upcoming District Level Elections-ABANTU urges Ghanaians
Women’s rights advocacy Organization, ABANTU for Development has intensified its clarion call for Ghanaian Electorate to vote for women candidates in the upcoming District Level Elections which is scheduled for…
