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July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

Minority Blocks Laying Of Lithium Mining Agreement

The controversial lithium mining agreement between the government of Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited, has faced repeated obstacles in Parliament. The government granted Barari DV Ghana Limited a 15-year mining lease to commence construction

July 15, 2024July 15, 2024

Withdraw Bill On Sirens, Speed Limit Exemptions For Ministers, MPs – BPS

The Bureau of Public Safety (BPS) is demanding that the Minister of Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, immediately withdraw the Bill on speed limit exemptions for Members of Parliament and Ministers. BPS has expressed concern over the amendments made to the Road

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Organised Labour To Strike July 15 Over Proposed Sale Of SSNIT Hotels

Organised Labour has announced a decision to embark on an industrial strike effective Monday, July 15, to protest the sale of a 60 percent stake in four hotels owned by the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) to Rock City

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

I Apologise; I Never Meant To Disrespect Our Former Presidents – Napo

The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) running mate for the upcoming 2024 elections, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as “Napo”, has apologised for his recent remarks comparing President Nana Akufo-Addo to previous Ghanaian leaders. On Tuesday (9 July), Dr Opoku Prempeh asserted that

July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

‘Ensure Peaceful Boundaries Across West Africa’ – Akufo-Addo Charges ECOWAS Heads

President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged national and regional actors in charge of boundary commissions in West Africa to do everything within their mandates to ensure peaceful boundaries and borders amongst all states within the Economic Community

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Kenyan President Ruto Dissolves Cabinet

President William Ruto has dissolved his Cabinet, sending home all Cabinet Secretaries and Attorney General. The decision does not affect Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. “I have decided to dismiss with immediate effect all cabinet secretaries and attorney general of the

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

Minority Threatens Protest Over Planned Recruitment Of 11K Persons Into Security Agencies

The Minority caucus in Parliament has criticised the government's plan to recruit some 11,000 persons into the country's security agencies. The caucus alleges that the recruitment process is not transparent. Deputy Minority Leader, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah warned that there would be

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024

IGP Leaked Tape: Atta Akyea Accuses Agalga Of Constitutional Misunderstanding

The Chairman of the special committee tasked with a probe into a leaked tape on plans to remove the IGP from office, Samuel Atta Akyea has strongly criticised the Vice Chairman of the committee, James Agalga over comments that it was

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

NPP Running Mate Opoku Prempeh Formally Introduced To Otumfuo

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, the running mate of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been formally presented to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. During the official introduction ceremony,

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Liberian President Cuts His Salary By 40%

Liberia's President Joseph Boakai has announced that he will slash his salary by 40%. His office said he hoped to set a precedent for "responsible governance" and demonstrate "solidarity" with Liberians. Government salaries have been under intense scrutiny recently as Liberians