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Two-Thirds Of Gaza’s Hospitals Out Of Action – WHO

A World Health Organization official says less than a third of Gaza's hospitals remain functional, and those only partially so, Reuters news agency reports. According to Reuters, the WHO's Richard Peeperkorn told a UN press briefing: "In just 66 days the

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Turkish Football Club President Arrested Over Referee Punch

A Turkish football club president has been arrested after punching a referee following a top-flight match on Monday. MKE Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca ran onto the pitch and struck match official Halil Umut Meler after his team conceded a 97th-minute equaliser in a

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NPP Sets Filing Fees, Nominations Dates For Parliamentary Aspirants

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has announced the filing fees and nomination dates for parliamentary aspirants ahead of the upcoming 2024 general elections. According to the party, aspiring parliamentary candidates will be required to pay a non-refundable filing fee of Thirty-Five

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Zoomlion’s IRECOPs Invokes African Interest at ISWA, COP28 in Dubai

Zoomlion's Integrated Recycling and Compost Plants (IRECOPs) have been hailed as a solution to Africa's waste challenges, according to experts at the International Solid Waste Association side event at COP28 in Dubai. During a panel discussion, Dr. Abena Asomaning Antwi, Managing

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Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 50th Goal Of The Year In Al-Nassr Win

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal in 2023 as Al-Nassr beat rivals Al-Shabab 5-2 to reach the semi-finals of the Saudi King Cup. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward got his side's fourth in the second half. That took

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Gov’t Seeks Approval For Reconstruction Of Accra-Tema Motorway

The government of Ghana has announced its intention to seek approval for US$338 million to finance the reconstruction of a crucial section of the Accra-Tema motorway. The project aims to reconstruct 27.7 kilometers of the motorway, extending from the Tema enclave

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Hamas-Run Health Ministry Says 18,205 Killed Since 7 October

We've just received some updated casualty figures from the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza. It says 18,205 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since 7 October, with a further 49,645 people injured. The health ministry said in early December that about

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BoG Cautions Exporters Over Proceeds Repatriation

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised exporters to abide by the rule of repatriating a fraction of their export proceeds to help maintain the stability of the country’s foreign exchange regime or face sanctions. Speaking at the Ghana Shippers Authority

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CHRAJ Marks International Anti-Corruption Day

Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) joins rest of the world to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on Friday. The commission dedicated the NACAP evaluation which will be launched by June, 2024, is geared towards creating a sustainable democratic

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Mrs. Georgina Asare Fiagbenu Wins Two Awards At 3rd Edition Of the Ghanaweb Women Excellence Awards

The third edition of the GhanaWeb Excellence climaxed with winners revealed at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra. The event took place on Friday December 8, 2023, to celebrate, appreciate, and bring to light the wonderful achievements of women who