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July 3, 2024July 3, 2024

At Least Three Die In Post-Election Protests In Mauritania

Just days after Mauritania’s presidential election, at least three people have died in clashes between security forces and protesters, authorities said on Tuesday. An unspecified number of people were reported injured. Demonstrations broke out in the capital and elsewhere across the

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

ELECTION 2024: BE GUIDED BY KENYA’S DISTURBANCES – BAGBIN TO GOVT

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has warned that recent events in Kenya must serve as a wake-up call to Ghanaian leaders especially as the country prepares towards a crucial election on December 7. The Speaker said the situation in

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

NPP’s Failures Have Overshadowed Ghana’s Post-independence Potential – NDC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of abysmally eroding the potential Ghana had after gaining independence on March 6, 1957. In a commemorative statement marking the day Ghana became a Republic, NDC’s General Secretary, Fifi

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024

NDC WITHDRAWS ASSIN CENTRAL PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE OVER IMMORAL ACTS

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has withdrawn Nurein Shiabu Migyimah as its Assin Central parliamentary candidate after being found guilty of immoral acts and anti-party activities. Complaints were filed against Nurein Shiabu Migyimah and the NDC’s Central Regional Functional Executive Committee

June 28, 2024June 28, 2024

Peace Council Endorses EC’s Adoption Of Ghana Card For Voter Registration

The National Peace Council has backed the Electoral Commission's decision to adopt the Ghana Card as the primary document for voter registration in future elections. This endorsement comes after initial concerns and debates over the feasibility of using the Ghana Card

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

KENYA UNREST: MP BEMOAN LACK OF EMERGENCY EXIT AT GHANA’S PARLIAMENT

Member of Parliament for Asuogyaman Constituency, Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko has bemoaned the lack of emergency exit in Ghana’s Parliament amid the unrest in Kenya. The angry protestors stormed the country’s parliament bringing parliamentary business to a halt protesting against a

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

BAWUMIA PRESENTS OPOKU PREMPEH’S NAME AS CHOICE OF RUNNING MATE TO AKUFO-ADDO

According to credible reports, flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has consulted President Akufo-Addo on his choice of a running mate for the December 7 presidential election.Per sources, a meeting took place last night

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

NDC’S RETURN TO IPAC HAS BEEN BENEFICIAL – JEAN MENSA

Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, says the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) return to the Inter-Party Advisory Committee (IPAC) has been very fruitful, as the party has offered valuable input to improve Ghana's electoral system. The NDC boycotted IPAC

June 27, 2024June 27, 2024

Minority Denies Opposition To Free SHS Bill, Calls For Educational Reforms

The Minority caucus has clarified its stance on the Free Senior High School (SHS) bill, emphasising that they are not opposed to the initiative. Instead, they are urging the government to address existing challenges in the educational sector. This comes after

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

GHANA HIGH COMMISSION IN KENYA WARNS AGAINST TRAVEL AMIDST UNREST

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Damptey Bediako Asare, is advising Ghanaians to be cautious about travelling to Kenya due to escalating protests in the East African country. Protesters have launched what they call "7 Days of Rage," with street marches against