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August 24, 2024August 24, 2024

USDA Warns of Dire Climate Change Impacts on Ghana’s Agriculture

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a stark warning about the severe consequences of climate change on Ghana's agriculture sector. The Department forecasts that the country will need to invest at least US$160 million annually to mitigate these

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Two Dead, Several Others Injured In A Road Crash At Nangode

Two people have reportedly died with several others sustaining injuries of varying degrees after the bus they were travelling in crashed and overturned at Nangode in the Nabdam district of the Upper East region. Reports indicate that the driver allegedly handed

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

Taiwan Jails Spies ‘Seduced By Money’ To Work For China

A court in Taipei has jailed eight Taiwanese soldiers for spying on behalf of China in exchange for money. Retired military officers bribed active duty soldiers with as much as 700,000 Taiwan dollars ($21,900; £16,700) to join a spy network, the

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

WAEC Won’t Have A Future In Ghana If Funding Challenges Continue – Nortsu Kotoe

WAEC won’t have a future in Ghana if funding challenges continue – Nortsu Kotoe Ranking Member of Parliament's Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, has expressed concern about the fact that the committee is forced to annually intervene before the West Africa Examination

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