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August 7, 2024August 7, 2024

UK Protests: Ghanaians Fear Attack As Violent Demonstrations Continue

Ghanaians in the United Kingdom are stranded and unable to leave their homes for fear of being attacked by anti-immigration protesters demonstrating across the country. Over the past week, these protests have become increasingly volatile, with some demonstrators resorting to violent

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Tricycle Rider Dies In Crash

A 60-year-old tricycle rider died instantly when he accidentally crashed his speeding tricycle into a stationary vehicle. The rider, who has since been identified by the police as Mohammed Ghali Nuhu Abass, sustained life-threatening injuries after the crash. He was said

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Gender Ministry Unveils 5-Year Strategic Plan

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) launched a five-year strategic plan to support street-connected children and young persons on August 2, 2024. The plan, developed in collaboration with the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and other stakeholders, aims to

August 6, 2024August 6, 2024

Three University Unions Threaten Strike

Three labour unions, namely the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Associations of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of the Trades Union Congress (TEWU-TUC), have issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Breaking News: Bangladesh Prime Minister Resigns, Flees Country

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled the country after anti-government protests in which hundreds of people have been killed Reports say she and her sister have been taken by army helicopter to safety. Hasina's whereabouts are unclear - she's

August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Nigeria’s President Calls For End To Protests Against Economic Hardship

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against a cost of living crisis, saying this would create an opportunity for dialogue, his first public comments since frustrated citizens took to the streets last week. Amnesty International

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Support Police To Combat Misinformation, Disinformation – Dampare

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare, has appealed to the public to support the Police when they take action against people peddling disinformation and misinformation. He said the fight against the modern-day canker requires the concerted effort of all

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

Plastic Waste Menace: Afenyo-Markin Proposes Action Plan For Solution

Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, said the state must significantly invest in innovative waste management strategies and turn the associated challenges into opportunities. The state, he said, must also enhance enforcement against illegal fishing practices

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

50,000 Flock To Angel Stadium For Life-Changing Harvest Crusade 2024

Thousands of people filled the seats at Angel Stadium Sunday to participate in the Harvest Crusade. There were so many people at the event, that the fire marshal forced the group to close the doors. "Despite this, people outside stayed and joined

August 1, 2024August 1, 2024

Devastating Fire Razes Kwadaso Market

A devastating fire has razed parts of the Kwadaso market in the Ashanti region, consuming over 40 shops with their contents. The fire began in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024. The traders at the M line of the