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November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Over 30 Babies Are At Risk Of Dying At Al-Shifa, Surgeon

Dr. Marwan Abusada, a surgeon at al-Shifa Hospital, told NBC News on Sunday that a critical lack of resources means that three babies have died and a further 36 are at immediate risk. The Gaza Health Ministry, which is affiliated with Hamas, said

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

World Health Organization Demands Cease-Fire As Hospital Fatalities Escalate

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, said that the situation at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City has grown increasingly dire and that a cease-fire is necessary to preserve civilian lives. “The hospital is not functioning as

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

CSO Coalition Kicks Against Mining In Forest Reserves

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) on environmental terrain has made an urgent call for government to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I. 2462) – a law that they say allows unrestricted mining in the country’s forest reserves. While describing the L.I.

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Macron Calls On Israel To Stop Killing Gaza’s Women And Babies

Israel must stop killing babies and women in Gaza, French President Emmanuel Macron has told the BBC. In an exclusive interview at the Élysée Palace, he said there was "no justification" for the bombing, saying a ceasefire would benefit Israel. While

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Govt Assures To Honour Pledge To Offer Exemptions For Importation Of Vehicles For Doctors

Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare has indicated that the government intends to re-engage doctors towards the implementation of exemptions in the importation of vehicles for doctors. She explained the inability of the government to honour that pledge earlier. Speaking at the 65th annual conference of

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

‘Journalists’ Safety Non-Negotiable’

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has called for the police and judicial service to be held accountable for attacks on journalists. According to him, the safety of journalists is non-negotiable, indicating that journalism is not a crime, but rather an

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

President Akufo-Addo Nominates 3 Appeal Court Judges To Supreme Court

President Akufo-Addo has nominated three Court of Appeal Justices to fill vacancies on the Supreme Court bench in Ghana. These vacancies were created following the mandatory retirement of three Justices of the apex court earlier this year. The President’s nominees are

November 11, 2023November 11, 2023

Bawumia Sells Ghana To Czech Business Gurus

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has emphasized the potential of Ghana as a favorable destination for trade and investment during a meeting with a Czech business delegation. The delegation, led by Prime Minister Peter Fiala of the Czech Republic, is

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Anti-Gay Bill: We Will Deal With It – Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has stated that parliament remains dedicated to addressing the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-gay bill.He emphasised parliament's commitment to finding space for the bill's consideration.The Majority

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Frank Borman: Nasa Astronaut Who Led Apollo 8 Moon Mission Dies

Former Nasa astronaut Frank Borman, who led the first ever space mission around the moon on Apollo 8, has died. He passed away in Billings, Montana, aged 95, the agency said. Mr Borman and two fellow astronauts were the first humans