France to rename streets after African WW2 heroes
France’s armed forces ministry has provided local authorities with a guide to 100 Africans who fought for France in World War Two, so that streets and squares may be named after them. France’s reappraisal of its colonial past is fuelled by the global anti-racism protests and Black Lives Matter. There are many Senegalese and North […]
Coronavirus cases surge to 18,630 in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a further 496 new coronavirus infections in the country as the pandemic sweeps across the globe. “This brings the total number of covid-19 positive cases in Ghana to 18,630 with total recoveries of 14,046 since the last update. The number of reported deaths is 117 accounting for 0.63 […]
Call for fund to cushion technology entrepreneurs
Technology entrepreneurs have called on government to consider instituting a Technology Fund or give some waivers in the eligibility criteria for Coronavirus Alleviation Programme Business Support Scheme for startups Business. Educational technology entrepreneurs including technology and digital solution developers produce online learning software in line with the government directive to educational institutions to roll out […]
US passes Hong Kong sanctions as nations condemn new law
The US House of Representatives has approved new Hong Kong-related sanctions, after Beijing imposed a security law that was condemned by countries around the world. The measure, which was passed unanimously, penalises banks that do business with Chinese officials. It will have to be approved by the Senate before going to President Trump. Critics say […]
