Ghana is set to launch Forest Law Enforcement, Governance, and Trade (FLEGT) licenses on June 30, 2025, becoming the first African country to regulate timber resource management under this scheme. This landmark agreement with the European Union was formalized at the 12th session of the Ghana-EU Joint Monitoring Review Mechanism of the Voluntary Partnership Agreement […]
A legal debate looms as Donald Trump prepares to enter the White House with multiple criminal cases pending against him, sparking questions about whether a sitting U.S. president can face prosecution. Despite dozens of charges spanning four major cases, Trump’s new role could shield him from legal action while he holds office, say experts. If […]
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has directed the Clerk of Parliament to send the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, to President Akufo-Addo for his assent. Addressing a media briefing ahead of Parliament’s November 7 session, Bagbin confirmed, “I have earlier instructed the Clerk of Parliament to […]
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Judiciary to “repent and seek forgiveness” for what he describes as unconstitutional interference in the passage of Ghana’s Anti-LGBTQ+ bill. Speaking at a media briefing ahead of Parliament’s scheduled session on November 7, Bagbin argued that both the Executive and Judiciary have […]
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin is set to hold a media briefing today in preparation for Parliament’s upcoming session on Thursday, November 7. According to a press release from Parliament’s Public Affairs Directorate, Bagbin’s address will cover critical issues impacting both the legislature and the nation. This media engagement follows a recent decision by the […]
Ugandan Members of Parliament are pushing for the establishment of fire brigade units at regional police stations across the country, aiming to prevent property destruction and loss of life in fire incidents. This call to action follows a tragic accident on October 22, 2024, in Kigogwa town along the Kampala-Gulu highway, where a fuel tanker […]
As Ukraine’s war against Russian invasion extends into its third year, the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency raises serious questions about the future of American support for Kyiv. Trump’s criticism of the Biden administration’s aid to Ukraine and his openness to “deal-making” with Russia suggest a dramatic shift from current U.S. […]
Donald Trump has declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, marking a return to the White House after narrowly defeating Kamala Harris. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd at his Florida headquarters, Trump celebrated what he called “a new golden age for America,” as projections show him on the brink of securing the 270 electoral college […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all minors charged in recent cost-of-living protests, ending weeks of public outrage over their detention. Announced by the Minister of Information, the order affects young protesters aged 14 to 17 who were facing charges including treason, property destruction, public disturbance, and mutiny. On Friday, some of […]
Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has revealed that the second ethanol processing factory in Kpenu under the Dorfor Traditional Area is set to be commissioned next month. According to the legislator, the ethanol processing factory which is now 95% complete will create over 800 direct jobs when it begins operation. “We […]
