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Leaving no one behind: Complementary Basic Education (CBE) For Every Child
.In line with Confucius’ wisdom, “if your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for 10 years, plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years, educate children”, Ghana’s commitment to education since independence has been remarkable. However, there are children between the ages of 8 to 14 years, who remain […]
Over 30 businesses and organizations honoured at Northern Ghana Business Merit Awards
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Over thirty businesses and organizations were honored at the 2nd Edition of the Northern Ghana Business Merit Awards and Conference held in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital. The prestigious event celebrated individuals and institutions that have made remarkable contributions to the socio-economic growth and transformation of Northern Ghana. The awards aimed […]
Public barred as Tanzanian president sworn in
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been sworn in for a second term amid tight security, following an election marred by violent protests and rejected by the opposition as a sham. The inauguration ceremony was held at a military parade ground in the capital, Dodoma, instead of a stadium as in previous years. It was […]
Guinea’s coup leader enters presidential race
The military commander who has ruled Guinea since a coup four years ago has entered the presidential race ahead of next month’s election, breaking an earlier promise to hand power to a civilian government. Col Mamadi Doumbouya submitted his candidacy at the Supreme Court on Monday, flanked by soldiers and wearing black sunglasses. He did […]
Worker dies after partial collapse of medieval tower in Rome
A worker who was trapped after part of a medieval tower collapsed in the heart of Rome, has died, according to hospital officials. Octay Stroici, 66, was pulled free at 23:00 local time (22:00 GMT), nearly twelve hours after a section of the Torre dei Conti, on the edge of the famous Roman Forum and […]
President Mahama arrives in Cairo ahead of Grand Egyptian Museum opening
By: Celestine Ave President John Mahama has arrived in Cairo ahead of the grand opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), scheduled for tomorrow, November 1. The ceremony will be held under the patronage of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and will gather world leaders, kings, and dignitaries from across the globe. Overlooking the Giza […]
Ghana’s Hair Policy Debate Rekindles Questions of Identity and Colonial Influence
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana Education Service (GES) requirement that Senior High School (SHS) students, particularly girls, maintain extremely short hair upon admission has ignited a nationwide debate on personal liberty, cultural identity, and the persistent colonial legacy within the education system. The policy’s human cost was recently made visceral by […]
Ghana tops AGRA’s gender mainstreaming in Agriculture scorecard
By; Gloria Andérson Ghana has ranked highest among Kenya and Malawi in a research study assessing how African governments are mainstreaming gender in the agricultural sector. The study, conducted by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) as part of its Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture Scorecard (GMAS), placed Ghana at the top for […]
Protests spread across Tanzania after elections marred by unrest
Protests have escalated in major cities across Tanzania as opposition supporters denounce Wednesday’s presidential and parliamentary elections as a sham. Hundreds of demonstrators also crossed into Kenyan territory, barricading roads, lighting bonfires and tearing down posters of President Samia Suluhu Hassan along the way. Kenyan police said two people died after fleeing running battles with […]
Down Syndrome Association of Ghana promotes awareness and support for families
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah As part of global efforts to raise awareness, October is recognized as Down Syndrome Awareness Month. To mark the occasion, the Down Syndrome Association of Ghana (DSAG) organized a health screening and family fun day for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. The event provided a welcoming platform for families […]
DVLA expands nationwide reach with new ultra modern centre at Dansoman
By: Angela Adu-Asomaning Chief Executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Julius Neequaye Kotey, has reaffirmed the Authority’s commitment to bringing its services closer to the public. He revealed that since the government assumed office, the DVLA has established seven new offices nationwide as part of a deliberate effort to enhance accessibility and […]
Curfew in Tanzania’s main city after protests mar election
Tanzania’s authorities have imposed a curfew in Dar es Salaam, the nation’s biggest city, following violent clashes between the police and protesters on election day. Sources at the city’s Muhimbili Hospital told the BBC they had seen an influx of wounded patients, as Tanzanians voted in presidential and parliamentary elections. The poll is expected to […]
GECA endorses PAC’s call for prosecution of ECG officials over gross mismanagement
By: Dominic Hlordzi The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) has thrown its full support behind the Public Accounts Committee’s (PAC) demand for the Attorney General to prosecute officials responsible for the mismanagement and the grave infractions at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). The Association, which represents electrical contractors nationwide, issued a press release expressing […]
