COCOBOD debunks Nepotism accusation in the Agri-Plus deal
The Head of Public Affairs of COCOBOD, Mr. Fiifi Boafo, has debunked the accusation of engaging in nepotism in the Agri-Plus deal in a press release on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. According to Mr. Boafo, a document is circulating on several online and social media platforms purported to emanate from the Financial Intelligence Centre, Ghana, […]
Guinea arrests opposition leaders after disputed election
Vice president of Guinea’s leading opposition party, the UFDG, and others held as President Alpha Conde wins a controversial third term. Guinean police have launched a sweeping operation against opposition politicians and activists following deadly post-election violence in the West African country. Officers on Wednesday arrested the vice president of Guinea’s leading opposition party, the […]
Rawlings’ family request privacy following his death
The family of former President Jerry John Rawlings has requested the public to give them some privacy even as the nation mourns his death. A statement issued Thursday and signed by the daughter and Member of Parliament for the Korle Klottey Constituency, Zenator Agyemang-Rawlings, announced the passing of Ghana’s first president for the fourth republic. […]
Gov’t, Vice-Chancellors to release COVID-19 report for policy making
The Ministry of Health and Vice Chancellors of Public Universities in Ghana, will soon disseminate findings from research conducted on the COVID-19 pandemic to contribute to decision making in fighting the respiratory disease. Mr. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Minister of Health, who engaged the Vice Chancellors at a meeting he dubbed: “Bringing the Academic Gowns to […]
Black Stars receive support ahead of Sudan match
The senior national team, the Black Stars, has received support of 400 packs of X Natural Mineral Water from JRV Manufacturing Company Limited ahead of their match against Sudan on Thursday, November 12. The donation forms part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Mr. Stephen Appiah, Manager of the Company, said water was important […]
Police commander calls for healthy police-media relationship
The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Asumadu Okyere-Darko, the Acting Bono East Regional Police Commander has called for a healthy police-media relationship towards national development. “The Police and the Media personnel must be seen working as family members providing care, love, and security for one another. By doing so, we will be able to promote […]
Ivory Coast Constitutional Council confirms Ouattara re-election
Despite opposition objections, President Alassane Ouattara’s win of a third term after disputed October 31 polls officially validated. Ivory Coast’s Constitutional Council has formally ratified President Alassane Ouattara’s re-election to a third term after a tense election that was marred by clashes and an opposition boycott. “Alassane Ouattara is proclaimed elected in the first round,” […]
Covid vaccine: First ‘milestone’ vaccine offers 90% protection
The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers – Pfizer and BioNTech – described it as a “great day for science and humanity”. Their vaccine has been tested on 43,500 people in six countries and no safety concerns have been raised. The […]
US Election 2020: Tighter than expected vote may take days to resolve
The outcome of the US presidential election is on a knife-edge, with Donald Trump and his rival Joe Biden neck and neck in key swing states. Mr. Trump, a Republican, claimed to have won and vowed to launch a Supreme Court challenge, baselessly alleging fraud. Earlier Mr. Biden, a Democrat, said he was “on track” […]
Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia resume Nile mega-dam talks
Ministers from the three African nations engaged in week-long talks brokered by the African Union, the European Union and the World Bank. Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia have resumed their talks over Addis Ababa’s controversial dam on the Blue Nile river, just over a week after US President Donald Trump warned that Cairo may “blow it […]
