Namibian MPs slam government over genocide deal
Opposition MPs in Namibia have attacked the government for its recent settlement with the former colonial power, Germany. The deal saw Berlin acknowledge that it committed genocide against the Herero and Nama ethnic groups and pledge 1.1bn euros ($1.3bn; £940m) for their welfare today. In a rowdy parliamentary session on Tuesday one opposition legislator said […]
Disregard any call to “Fix-The-Country” demonstration- Police to the public
The Public Affairs Unit of the Ghana Police Service, advises the public to disregard any call to demonstrate by the conveners of the “fix-the-country” after the supreme court ruling on Tuesday, 8 June 2021. In the release, the Police indicate, “The Supreme Court quashed Order granted ex parte by the High court on May 6, […]
Ghana Cares Programme to expand Youth Entrepreneurship – Finance Minister
Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, says the government is undertaking deliberate interventions such as the launch of the Capital Market Master Plan, to ensure the availability of long-term investment capital for entrepreneurial ventures and productivity-enhancing investments by young people. He was speaking in Tamale as the Special Guest Mentor at the maiden edition of the Springboard […]
UN fears repeat of 1984 Ethiopian famine
The United Nations is warning of a repeat of Ethiopia’s devastating 1984 famine and is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the northern region of Tigray. Mark Lowcock, the world body’s humanitarian chief, told the BBC that hundreds of thousands of people were already experiencing famine conditions in Tigray after months of conflict. Mr Lowcock […]
