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December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

Emmanuel Macron Pledges To Appoint New Prime Minister Soon

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will appoint a new prime minister "in the coming days" following the resignation of Michel Barnier after a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a 10-minute address to the nation on Thursday, Macron rejected

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Journalist Abducted In Guinea Amid Ongoing Media Crackdown

An investigative journalist was forcibly abducted in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Tuesday evening, according to his wife and lawyer. The abduction of Habib Marouane Kamara, editor-in-chief of the online investigative outlet lerevelateur224.com, comes amid a continuing crackdown on independent media by

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024

“We Stand For Peace”: Techiman Chiefs Address Otumfuo Convoy Incident

The Techiman Traditional Council has issued a statement addressing the recent allegations surrounding an incident involving the convoy of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, during his visit to the Bono East Region. In a statement released on December 3, 2024,

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Police Probe Attack on Asantehene’s Convoy in Techiman

Ghanaian police have initiated an investigation into an incident involving the convoy of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in Techiman. The incident, which occurred on Monday, December 2, 2024, saw a group of youth allegedly throwing stones at buses within

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Deadly Sea Turtle Stew Kills Dozens In The Philippines

A tragic incident in the Philippines has claimed three lives and sickened dozens after a community consumed a poisonous sea turtle stew. The indigenous Teduray people in Maguindanao del Norte Province ingested the contaminated meat, leading to severe food poisoning. Despite

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024

Akufo-Addo Inaugurates Phase II of Tema Motorway Interchange

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his government’s commitment to promoting balanced development across Ghana, with infrastructure playing a pivotal role in advancing national progress. At the inauguration of Phase II of the Tema Motorway Interchange on Monday, December 2,

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Parents Urged to Train Their Children in God’s Way – Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim

Prominent religious leader Dr. Kuuku Dadzie Ephraim has called on parents and guardians to prioritize training their children in the ways of God. Speaking on AP Radio 105.7's "Ability To See" series, broadcast from Kaase in Kumasi, Dr. Ephraim highlighted the

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Ghana Introduces Chip-Embedded Passports – Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has announced the rollout of new chip-embedded passports, marking a significant upgrade from the current biometric passports. According to the sector minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the transition to these advanced passports demonstrates Ghana’s

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

Election 2024: Asantehene Urges Ghanaians to Ignore False Prophecies Threatening Peace

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged Ghanaians to disregard false prophecies that could jeopardize the country’s peace and stability as the December elections draw near. Speaking on behalf of the Asantehene at the annual prayer gathering on November 29,

December 1, 2024December 1, 2024

Prof. Frimpong-Boateng Warns of Imminent Hunger Crisis in Ghana Due to Galamsey

Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, former Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology, has sounded the alarm about the devastating effects of illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey, on Ghana's agriculture. He warned that the ongoing destruction of arable land caused by these mining