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August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Police Clash With Protesters Over Indonesia Law Change

Police have clashed with protesters in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta as tens of thousands of people gathered in protest of the government's attempt to reverse a constitutional court ruling. Scenes of chaos have unfolded outside parliament as a handful of

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024

Sudan Reopens Key Border Crossing for Humanitarian Aid

Sudan's government has announced the reopening of a key border crossing with Chad, allowing for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn country. The Adre crossing, closed in February by the Sudanese Armed Forces, will be open for three months.

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

We’re Not Prepared To Work Beyond Our Legally Mandated Hours – CETAG

The leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed its willingness to discuss how to recover lost instructional hours following their two-month-long strike, which lasted from June 14 to August 20, 2024. The strike was initiated

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

20 Passengers Killed And Hundreds Missing In Congo Boat Accident

A boat accident on the Lukeni river in western Congo over the weekend left at least 20 people dead and hundreds missing, a local official said Tuesday. It was the latest deadly boat accident in the central African country, where overloading

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

No Foreign Holidays For Gabon Government Officials

Gabon's interim president who seized power in a coup a year ago has barred members of his transitional government from holidaying abroad. Gen Oligui Nguema has also limited government officials to a maximum of one week of holiday leave. These new

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

Korle Bu Renal Dialysis Unit Reports No Fatalities During Shortages

The management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has denied recording any death at the Renal Dialysis Unit during the period of shortage of dialysis consumables. This follows reports alleging the deaths of 20 renal patients at the facility. A

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

Mpox Not New Covid And Can Be Stopped, Expert Says

Mpox is "not the new Covid", because authorities clearly know how to control its spread, a leading World Health Organization expert has said. Despite real concern about a new variant of the virus, and a global alert, Europe regional director Dr

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

SSNIT Recording Significant Gains – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo Addo says the strong financial performance posted by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) in its 2023 financial report should put to rest agitations over the Trust's decision to sell off some non-performing assets. This comes after

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024

KATH Renal Unit Overwhelmed With Patients Following Rollout Of Free Dialysis Programme

The demand for renal services at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has more than tripled following the rollout of the free dialysis program under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Authorities at the Renal Unit say the six machines at

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

One Dead, Others Injured In Violent Clash At Nkonsia

A violent clash between youth from Wenchi Zongo and Nkonsia in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region has resulted in the death of one person and the destruction of five motorbikes. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of