Frank Aboagye Jackson, Author at APMediaGH

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Nearly 34,000 People Diagnosed with HIV in Ghana This Year, GHANET Reports

The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has reported that nearly 34,000 individuals have been diagnosed with HIV over the past nine months. Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, the President of GHANET, disclosed this information during an interview. He clarified that this figure

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

IGP Dampare Promises Neutrality and Professionalism from Police During December Elections

Inspector-General of Police Dr. George Akuffo Dampare has assured the public that the Ghana Police Service will maintain neutrality and professionalism during the upcoming December 7 elections. He emphasized that the police have no partisan interests in the election and will

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Tropical Storm Sara Floods Honduras, Isolating 1,700 Communities and Causing Widespread Damage

Tropical Storm Sara has brought devastating torrential rain to Honduras, isolating over 1,700 communities and causing widespread flooding throughout the country. While officials have confirmed one death, more than 110,000 individuals have been affected by the storm's impact. Meteorologists anticipate that

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Goldman Sachs Projects Strong Global Growth for 2025, Citing U.S. Outperformance Amid Tariff Risks

Goldman Sachs Research is projecting a robust year of global economic growth in 2025. Economists at the prominent U.S. firm expect the U.S. economy to exceed forecasts, while the euro area is anticipated to lag behind due to potential new tariffs

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Former President Kufuor Urges Respect for Supreme Court Decisions Amid Controversy Over Parliamentary Rulings

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has emphasized the importance of respecting the Supreme Court's decisions, noting that the Ghanaian Constitution grants the court interpretative authority. He urged citizens to accept the court's interpretations and to engage in constructive discourse rather than

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ghana Among Top Countries for Politician Education, Ranking Seventh Worldwide

Ghana has been ranked seventh in a recent analysis of countries with the most educated politicians, as reported by The Economist. This assessment examines the educational qualifications of elected officials based on studies from global universities, utilizing data from 2015, 2017,

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Former President Kufuor Backs Dr. Bawumia As Key To Ghana’s Economic Transformation

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed strong confidence in the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stating that he has the ability to transform Ghana’s economy if elected in the upcoming December polls. Mr. Kufuor praised Dr.

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

NCCE Chair Kathleen Addy Calls on Ghanaians to Hold Political Leaders Accountable After Elections

Ms. Kathleen Addy, Chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged Ghanaians to actively demand accountability from their political leaders following elections. “After elections, do not go to bed; hold the elected officials accountable,” she stated. Ms. Addy

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Ghana’s Electoral Commission Destroys Defective Ballot Papers Ahead of 2024 Elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana has announced the destruction of excess and defective electoral materials for the Ahafo and Volta Regions in preparation for the upcoming 2024 general elections. During a press briefing on November 15, the commission revealed that

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024

Cholera Outbreak: 17 Districts Affected in Ghana as Health Officials Urge Early Reporting and Hygiene Practices

Cholera cases have been reported in 17 districts across four regions in Ghana, with the Central Region accounting for the highest number. So far, 116 cholera cases have been confirmed from 1,600 suspected cases, with 85 individuals currently hospitalized and 16