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December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Oil Prices Slide As Red Sea Transport Disruptions Ease

Oil prices fell roughly 1% on Thursday, as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route, even as tensions in the Middle East continue to fester. Brent crude futures were down 97 cents, about 1.2%, at $78.68 a barrel

December 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Thousands Of Palestinians Flee Central Gaza As Israeli Troops Advance

An estimated 150,000 Palestinians are being forced to flee areas of central Gaza, the UN has said, as Israeli forces advance on refugee camps there. Witnesses and Hamas’s armed wing reported that tanks had reached the eastern outskirts of Bureij camp.

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Ghana Must Demand For Peace In Gaza – Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on government to play a more pivotal role in ensuring an end to Israel’s ongoing massacre of Palestinian people in Gaza. According to Mr. Ablakwa, Ghana has since independence been

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Trader Cooking Food Sparked The Kejetia Market Fire – Fire Service

The Ghana Fire Service has established that the March 2023 inferno that swept through the new Kejetia Market in Kumasi resulted from cooking at the market. According to the Regional Fire Public Relations Officer, D.O.III Peter Addai, investigations conducted over the

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

At Least 40 Killed In Liberian Fuel Tanker Blast

At least 40 people have died following the explosion of a gas tanker in north-central Liberia, the West African country's chief medical officer, Francis Kateh, said on Wednesday. The fuel truck crashed late on Tuesday in Totota, Lower Bong County, and

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Government, World Bank Reach Agreement To Halt Sole Sourcing Contracts In Energy Sector

The World Bank has reached an agreement with the government to halt sole sourcing for all new contracts in the energy sector. This is part of several reforms that it is helping the government to implement in the energy sector. The

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

John Stones: Manchester City Defender’s Injury ‘Doesn’t Look Good’ – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City defender John Stones' injury "does not look good", says manager Pep Guardiola. Stones was forced off in the 43rd minute of City's 3-1 comeback win at Everton after hurting his ankle. The England international slid in to block Everton

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Low Sale Of Local Poultry: Farmers Blame Situation On Cheap Imported Frozen Chicken

The Poultry Farmers Association of Ghana has urged the Ministry of Food and Agriculture to do more to encourage the consumption of local poultry during festive seasons. The association is lamenting low sales as most consumers still prefer imported frozen chicken.

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Trump Election: Michigan Supreme Court Rejects Ballot Disqualification Bid

Michigan's Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal by voters in the US state to disqualify Donald Trump from next year's presidential primary. They sought to invoke a clause in the US Constitution, barring anyone who has engaged in insurrection,

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Thomas Partey Returns To Full Training After Two Months Out

Ghana international Thomas Partey has resumed full training at Arsenal after missing the last two months of club and international football. The midfielder has not played a game since featuring for the Black Stars in the friendlies against Mexico and USA