The Volta Regional Police Command intercepts bags of Indian hemp
The Volta Regional Police Command has intercepted bags and drums containing dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp at Kayira in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region. The Command has also arrested four suspects in connection with the drugs which is estimated to have a street value of about 300 thousand Ghana Cedis. […]
Political Parties need funding to operate
Political parties and Civil Society Organizations have called for effective regulation of how political parties are funded. At a roundtable in Accra, organized by the Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), the discussants said political parties need resources to recruit high caliber of officers to run their activities as well as prepare and implement their manifestos. […]
An EU court reject former Egypt president Mubarak assets lift ban
An EU court has rejected a bid by Egypt’s former president Hosni Mubarak to lift a freeze on his assets in Europe which followed his ousting in the 2011 revolution. EU member countries imposed the sanctions on Mubarak and his family in March 2011 based on lawsuits filed against them in Egypt for alleged embezzlement […]
Parliament and relevant stakeholders asked to revisit aspects of RTI Bill
Former President John Agyekum Kuffour has called on Parliament and relevant stakeholders to revisit aspects of the Right To Information, RTI Bill that borders on the security and stability of the country before it is passed. He said the real challenge with the Bill is not the inability of successive governments to pass the Bill […]
Somali's government grants 31 fishing licenses to China
Somali’s government has granted 31 fishing licenses to China. This is the first time that President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo’s government has given fishing rights to foreigners since taking office last year. The China Overseas Fisheries Association, which represents 150 companies, will be allowed to fish for tuna in Somali waters. The move has raised concern […]
Kenya's ex-ruler Moi, 94, admitted to hospital
Kenya’s former President Daniel Arap Moi aged 94, has been admitted to a private hospital in the capital, Nairobi, for a routine medical check-up. A statement from his office says Mr Moi was one of the “big men” of African politics, having ruled Kenya from 1978 until his retirement in 2002. In March, he had […]
Parliament approves FLY ZIPLINE
Parliament has approved to the controversial agreement between Fly Zipline and the Ghana Health Service for emergency health supplies by drones. The House had to resort to a head count after an intense debate. First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu and Chairman of the Health Committee, Dr. Twum Nuamah, prior to the approval, made […]
Donald Trump threatens government shutdown over border security
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened a shutdown over funding for his proposed border wall in a budget row with top Democrats. During a heated exchange with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and Senator Chuck Schumer, Mr Trump said he would be proud’ to shut down government over border security. Lawmakers are seeking to reach a […]
Strasbourg: 3 people killed, 12 others wounded in a shooting incident
Three people have been killed and 12 others wounded in a shooting incident in the eastern French city of Strasbourg. The gunman, known to the security services, is on the run and is being hunted by the police. The Interior Minister Christophe Castaner, said the gunman fought twice with security forces. The shooting took place […]
WHO: 2000 frontline workers in South Sudan to be given Ebola vaccines
WHO says about two thousand healthcare and frontline workers in South Sudan are to be offered Ebola vaccines to stop any importation of the viral disease from an epidemic in Congo. South Sudan Uganda and Rwanda are said to be at high risk of having Ebola imported from an outbreak in eastern Congo. The outbreak, […]
All set for performance of late Mahamadu Abdulai's funeral
All is set for the performance of the funeral of the late Yaa Naa Mahamadu Abdulai. Construction work at the old Gbewaa Palace is on going ahead of the beginning of the funeral scheduled for Friday December 14 to 28. Security has been tightened in the Yendi municipality. Northern Regional Minister Salifu Saaed said REGSEC […]
China to cut US tariffs by 15%
China has proposed cutting tariffs on US-made cars to 15 per cent, the same tax levied on car imports from other countries. Bloomberg reported that China’s cabinet will review the plans, which will undo the 40 per cent import duty China imposed on US cars this summer. The proposal, the timing of which remains uncertain, […]
Nigeria's political leaders sign peaceful elections deal minus main challenger
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and a number of opposition leaders have signed a deal for peaceful elections ahead of the February 16 polls, but the main challenger for the country’s top deal was not present. The 75-year-old former military ruler was joined by representatives of other parties to commit to what he said should be […]
Kenya unveils new currency that replaces images of Presidents with animals
Kenya has unveiled new currency coins that replaces the images of Presidents with animals. While presiding over the roll out in the capital Nairobi, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the features on the new 1, 5,10 and 20 shillings coins embrace Kenya’s historical and cultural heritage. According to Central Bank officials, the new-look coins, which show […]
