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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 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Gov’t, AfDB Sign US$102.59m Budget Support Grant

The Ministry of Finance has sealed a US$102.59million African Development Bank (AfDB) budget support grant as part of government’s Fiscal Consolidation and Economic Recovery Programme (FISCERP). The grant, which falls under the AfDB’s ADF-16 funding cycle, aims to fortify Ghana’s economic

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

2024 Budget Must Be Water-Tight – Analysts Warn

There is no room for the impending 2024 budget to fail in firming-up efforts toward consolidating macroeconomic gains and ensuring fiscal responsibility, market analysts have warned. Although macroeconomic conditions have improved, there is general agreement that the economy is still at

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

Messi Vows To Win More Trophies With Inter Miami

Lionel Messi has "no doubt" Inter Miami will secure more silverware after he extended his record for Ballon d'Or wins. The 36-year-old Argentina forward was named the world's best player for an eighth time last month, after helping his country win the 2022

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

Mahama Wants Case Challenging His 2024 Presidential Bid Thrown Out

Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged the Supreme Court to dismiss a case filed by legal practitioner Ken Kuranchie, which seeks to challenge his eligibility to contest the 2024 polls.He contends the case fails to comply with basic processes of law and must therefore be thrown out. Mr.

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