Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan
Morocco has declared 31 October a national holiday to mark the day the UN Security Council voted in favour of a resolution backing its plan for the disputed Western Sahara region. Known as Unity Day, the holiday will celebrate Morocco’s “national unity and territorial integrity,” according to a statement from the royal palace. On Friday, […]
President Mahama swears in seven-member Right to Information Commission
By: Henrietta Afful President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn into office a seven-member Right to Information (RTI) Commission to oversee the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act. The Commission is chaired by Dr. James Asante, a seasoned communication consultant and lecturer, with Christina Edmund serving as Vice Chairperson. The other members of […]
At least seven people killed after UPS cargo plane crashes in Kentucky
At least seven people were killed when a UPS cargo plane crashed while taking off from an airport in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday evening, the state’s governor said. Andy Beshear said the plane’s three crew members were likely to be among the dead after the freight plane exploded as it departed Louisville Muhammad Ali International […]
German President visits Ghana to stregthen Economic and Educational partnership
By: Celestine Avi & Seth Eyiah The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s three-day visit to Ghana was aimed at deepening bilateral relations, expanding trade, and strengthening cooperation in education, renewable energy, and youth skills development. Speaking at the Presidency after bilateral talks with President John Dramani Mahama, President Steinmeier commended Ghana’s […]
