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Islamic Development Bank allocates $10 million to WHO to implement Health Impact Investment Platform

  • November 12, 2024
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The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has announced a major $10 million grant to the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP). This funding, finalized today at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, underscores IsDB’s commitment to enhancing primary health care systems and strengthening climate and health resilience in […]

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Supreme Court rights Oquaye’s unconstitutional ruling that ‘favoured’ NPP, calls NDC’s Bagbin to order in vacant seat case

  • November 12, 2024
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The Supreme Court has issued a ruling that deems a 2020 parliamentary decision by then-Speaker Prof. Aaron Mike Oquaye, which declared the Fomena MP’s seat vacant unconstitutional, and calls to order a recent ruling by the current Speaker, Alban Bagbin, for his similar actions. The court has now deemed both decisions unconstitutional, marking a significant […]

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Shocking video emerges showing maltreatment of Kwahu Abetifihene, attack against suspects

  • November 10, 2024
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A disturbing video has surfaced on social media, revealing the ill-treatment of Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, the Kwahu Abetifihene, along with violent clashes that erupted as local youth confronted the group responsible for mistreating the chief. The conflict took place on Thursday, November 7, when a faction led by Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa attempted to destool […]

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Govt removes tax collectors harassing businesses from post to have French partners stay

  • November 9, 2024
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The government has removed Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) officials accused of harassing businesses in a bid to encourage French companies to continue their operations in Ghana. Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam made the announcement at the Annual Cocktail event with the French business community, held at the French Ambassador’s residence in Accra. Dr. Amin […]

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NPP’s Gabby Otchere-Darko shares 1955 document on illegal mining

  • November 9, 2024
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NPP member Gabby Otchere-Darko has shared a 1955 document to highlight Ghana’s longstanding struggle with illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, as part of his defense of the ruling government’s actions against the issue. In his post on X, dated November 8, Otchere-Darko attached the historical Legislative Assembly debate with the caption, “Galamsey in 1955. […]

Sports

Everyone at Madrid is feeling down – Ancelotti reveals

  • November 9, 2024
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Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that “everyone at Madrid is feeling down,” including Kylian Mbappe, but the Real Madrid manager remains confident that his players will overcome their current difficulties. Mbappe, who made a high-profile move to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain in July, has struggled to find his best form at the Bernabeu. Although the […]

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Equatorial Guinea’s ANIF gets a new boss, Baltasar Engoga kicked out amid sex scandal

  • November 8, 2024
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Equatorial Guinea’s President, Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has appointed Zenón Obiang Obiang Avomo as the new Director General of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), after dismissing Baltasar Ebang Engonga amid a scandal involving alleged misconduct and inappropriate behavior. Engonga’s removal was prompted by accusations of “irregularities committed in the exercise of his functions” as […]

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UK’s Conservative Party leader accuses slavery-impacted countries of exploitation over reparation demand

  • November 7, 2024
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UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has accused countries impacted by slavery of exploiting colonial guilt through demands for reparations, arguing that calls for financial redress from Britain are an attempt to manipulate historical grievances. While acknowledging the British Empire’s flaws, Badenoch emphasized that its positive contributions, including its role in ending the Atlantic slave […]

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Ugandan legislators trade blows in Parliament, one hospitalised; Speaker suspends 12

  • November 7, 2024
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Ugandan legislators clashed in Parliament on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with one MP hospitalized and 12 others suspended by Speaker Anita Among following a heated altercation. The confrontation erupted when Francis Zaake (Mityana Municipality, NUP) aggressively confronted Anthony Akol (Kilak North, FDC), shoving him from his seat near the Speaker. Akol retaliated by striking Zaake […]