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January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Akufo-Addo, Kagame Launch Project To Mobilise US$1 Billion To Support Africa

President Akufo-Addo and his Rwandan counterpart, Paul Kagame on Wednesday (17 January) launched the Timbutoo Africa Initiative to support the youth in Africa. The Timbuktoo Africa Initiative is expected to mobilise and invest US$1 billion of catalytic and commercial capital to transform

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Asante Youth, Market Queens Chase Chairman Wontumi For “Disrespecting” The Asantehene

The Asante Youth and Market Queens in the Ashanti Region have angrily urged the Asanteman Council to embargo NPP Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Wontumi, from the Manhyia Palace. The group allege that Wontumi has shown significant disrespect

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Intense Israeli Strikes In South Gaza City As Hostages Sent Medicine

Residents of Khan Younis in southern Gaza say they have faced one of the most intense nights of air strikes since the start of Israel's offensive. Videos showed flames light up the sky as the sounds of Israeli bombings and gunfire

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Pakistan Condemns Deadly Iranian Missile Strike On Its Territory

Iran launched a missile attack apparently targeting militant bases in western Pakistan which killed two children, officials in Islamabad said. The operation hit two sites in Balochistan linked to the militant group Jaish al-Adl, Iran's state TV said. Iran attacked targets

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Ivan Toney: Brentford Striker ‘Free’ To Play After Eight-Month FA Ban Expires

Brentford striker Ivan Toney marked the end of his eight-month ban from football with a social media post declaring he was "free". Toney, 27, is now able to play for the Bees after a suspension for breaking Football Association gambling rules. Toney has

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Parliament Awaits AG’s Advice On SDA Petition – Emmanuel Bedzrah

A Member of Parliament’s Christian Fellowship, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has stated that Parliament is awaiting the Attorney General’s advice on the Seventh-day Adventist Church's request for an amendment to the December 7 election date. “We are waiting if the Attorney General

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Ghana’s Economic Programme Is Beginning To Bear Fruit – IMF Boss

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has stated that Ghana's economic policies under its programme are beginning to yield the desired outcomes. She emphasised that the policy and reform commitments outlined in Ghana's deal with the

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Integrated Business Establishment Survey Launched

The Ghana 2024 Integrated Business Establishment Survey (IBES) has officially been launched in Takoradi, in the Western Region. The survey is being implemented by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Association of

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

Freddie Blay Blasts Afari- Gyan Over Corruption

Former National Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, has said the Akufo-Addo government has put in more effort than any other government to fight corruption. According to him, the government has been fighting corruption, which he said

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

‘We Lacked Concentration’ – Jordan Ayew

Black Stars striker Jordan Ayew has expressed his frustration following Ghana’s loss to Cape Verde in their first match of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He acknowledged that the team had the game within their grasp, but poor concentration