Excessive partisanship and political mistrust by the two dominant political parties - the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) is the reason for the high cost of Ghana's general election.
Dr Eric Asare Bossma…
A consortium of local banks has raised 51 million dollars towards the completion of the 200,000 Social Housing Units in Koforidua, Tamale and Ho, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced Thursday, in his third State of the Nation Ad…
Companies operating within the Spintex light industrial area should not to pay rates and bills to the Krowor Municipal Assembly since they are within the jurisdiction of the Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA).
Mr Joseph Buaben Twumasi,…
Ghana remains an active player in international affairs, especially in the West African region and on the continent of Africa, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has stated.
"Ghana’s voice is loud and clear on issues at internationa…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says he is committed to running a responsible administration.
According to him, his goal is to leave a legacy for the next generation and not concentrating on just winning the next election.
Pres…
In the upcoming presidential election of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) scheduled for Saturday, the Second Deputy Speaker and a presidential hopeful of the party, Mr Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin, has enjoined delegates of the part…
Former President Jerry John Rawlings says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's 2019 State of the Nation's address was "disarming."
In a tweet reacting to the address, Mr Rawlings expressed the hope that the opposition National Demo…
The Minority Spokesperson on Finance, James Klutse Avedzi has questioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s failure to speak on the falling cedi in his 2019 State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday.
In a reaction after…
Parliament Thursday morning hosted the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who was in the Chamber to discharge an important constitutional assignment to update Ghanaians on the state of affairs in the country.
Dubbed the State of th…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the leadership of the two main leading political parties, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to help find a lasting solution the menace of political vigi…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned last Monday’s shooting incident at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) office at Amakom, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, which left one person dead and another seriously injured.
At a press c…
Parliament will today host the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who will be in the Chamber to discharge an important constitutional assignment to update Ghanaians on the state of affairs in the country.
Dubbed the State of the …
International tensions have been rising in the Mediterranean with the Italian government's zero tolerance response to refugee arrivals just off the country's coasts. Many Italians are also appalled by their government's attitude to this is…
We’ve just confirmed that following mass raids in Russia last Friday, at least 7 Jehovah’s Witnesses were later interrogated and subjected to torture—stripped, suffocated, doused with water, shocked with stun guns in the anus area (strengt…
Growing number of unaccompanied migrant children are exploited in transit and country of destination, IFRC report says.
Unaccompanied child migrants face dangerous journeys during transit, including abuse and detention, rights organisat…
US Senator Bernie Sanders says he will run again for president in 2020, making a second attempt to win the Democratic Party's nomination.
The 77-year-old Vermont senator became a progressive political star in 2016 although he lost his c…
The John Mahama campaign has been hit with another lawsuit four days to the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) presidential primary on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
According to a report by Citinewsroom.com, a former NDC constituency…
A Tanzanian court has sentenced Yang Fenglan, a prominent Chinese businesswoman dubbed the "Ivory Queen", to 15 years in jail.
She was accused of leading one of Africa's biggest ivory smuggling rings, illegally exporting more than $2.5m…
The Rwandan government wants the parliament to pass a bill banning single use plastics in the country to protect environment.
The draft bill suggests a two year moratorium for companies to stop manufacturing single use plastics.
Plas…
Former deputy Ashanti Regional Minister, Joseph Yammin and former Ejisu Municipal Chief Executive, Afrifa Yamoah Ponko have become persons of interest in last Monday’s shooting incident at the regional office of the National Democratic Con…
Ugandans have abandoned the internet in the millions after the government imposed a social media tax last year, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has said.
President Yoweri Museveni had pushed for the taxes to boost government …
Mr Robert Kutin Jnr, Central Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on prospective parliamentary aspirants to desist from campaigning before the approved period.
He said nominations for parliamentary prima…
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the time frame of the Commission of Enquiry to enable them have adequate time to conduct a thorough investigation into the Ayawaso violence.
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Hajia Alima Mahama, the Minister of Local Government and Rural Development on Tuesday inaugurated Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly. The Assembly was created in accordance with the 1992 constitution and Local Governance Act, 2016, (Act93…
Mr Yaw Osafo Marfo, the Senior Minister, on Tuesday inaugurated the Korley Klottey Municipal Assembly with Osu as its capital.
He said the inauguration was line with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo’s vision and initiative towards…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday received a strategic document and Charter that outlines the roadmap for Ghana's attainment of her goal of self-reliance and the vision of a country beyond aid.
The document, which was put…
The detainees include members of opposition political parties, human rights defenders, journalists, teachers and doctors
The African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies (ACJPS) and FIDH are deeply concerned about the safety of 30 women…
The Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) is considering the option of fencing rail lines in parts of the country as a permanent solution to encroachment along the rail corridor.
Currently, the company is holding consultations with sta…
Nigeria is to hold a delayed presidential election this Saturday after the initial vote was rescheduled in a dramatic overnight press conference, five hours before polls were due to have opened.
The last-minute cancellation surprised th…
The US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear power technology to Saudi Arabia, according to a new congressional report.
A Democratic-led House panel has launched an inquiry over concerns about the White House plan to build nuclear re…
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms Fatou Bensouda, has dismissed the widely held perception in Africa that the Court is selective, targeting mainly African nations.
She expressed regret that the work of…
The issues of political vigilantism and kidnapping of children in the country are dominating the expectations many public servants have of the President’s State of the Nations Address (SONA) on Thursday.
These two nagging concerns, th…
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Egypt signed a financing agreement today to reduce poverty and enhance food and nutrition security by sustainably improving incomes and resilient livelihoods for 450,000 rural …
In a campaign video featuring images of fireballs and flashing lights, Senegalese President Macky Sall is depicted in front of an express train, a motorway, a glass high-rise and then a sports arena.
The video montage, describing Sall a…
China wants to deepen “strategic trust” with Iran, the Chinese government’s top diplomat told Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday, days before Saudi Arabia’s crown prince visits Beijing, underscoring China’s difficult Middle East balancing …
Rod Rosenstein, the US deputy attorney general who oversaw the inquiry into alleged Russian meddling, is to step down by mid-March, US media say.
Reports emerged last month that Mr Rosenstein planned to quit once incoming Attorney Gener…
A British man and a French man have gone missing while backpacking in Australia, sparking a police search.
The alarm was raised when passersby found items belonging to Hugo Palmer and Erwan Ferrieux, both 20, on a beach north of Sydney …
The two main parties contesting Nigeria's controversy-hit presidential and parliament election say they will resume campaigning, despite the election commission saying this is not allowed ahead of the rescheduled vote on Saturday.
Presi…
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has promoted his son to the rank of lieutenant general - the second highest position in the army.
Lt Gen Kainerugaba Muhoozi is considered a likely successor to 74-year-old President Museveni, but denie…
As the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to deliver his third State of the Nation Address on February 21, Ghanaians have expressed varied concerns and expectations to enhance their livelihoods.
The State of the Nations …
Mr Kojo-Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Information, said the government will formerly inform the diplomatic community about the falsehood in the videos that the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama showed to them at a recent interac…
Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari says he has ordered the police and military to be "ruthless" with vote-riggers, following the last-minute postponement of the general election.
Critics said his comments condoned "jungle justice".
…
Pakistan has warned it will retaliate if India takes military action against it after a militant attack on Indian forces in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Prime Minister Imran Khan went on television to call on India to provide evidence t…
Key industry leaders are demanding answers from President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on concrete steps that the government will take to forestall peace and ensure a secure working environment for businesses to thrive.
Ahead of this yea…
Zimbabwe’s former finance minister and senior opposition politician Tendai Biti was on Monday convicted and fined $200 for unlawfully and falsely announcing the results of last year’s presidential election that was won by Emmerson Mnangagw…
Berlin and Paris are in talks on common defense exports licensing procedures, a German government spokesman said on Monday.
German magazine Der Spiegel on Friday reported that Germany and France had signed a defense agreement in January…
Poland pulled out of a planned summit in Israel on Monday, its prime minister said, after Israel’s acting foreign minister said “many Poles” had collaborated with the Nazis in World War Two and shared responsibility for the Holocaust.
P…
Somalia has rejected an accusation by Kenya that it has auctioned off oil and gas blocks in a disputed maritime area claimed by Kenya.
It described the claim as non-factual, adding that the oil fields were in their own waters and none h…
An official with Nigeria's election commission has ruled out a further delay in presidential and parliamentary elections, saying voting will go ahead on Saturday.
Some foreign observers, including Botswana's ex-President Festus Mogae, h…
Choose competence, commitment over money, material gains – Alhaji Nurideen Iddrisu tells NDC delegates
A presidential hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Nurideen Iddrisu, has bemoaned the monetisation of politics …
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