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November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Over 30 Babies Are At Risk Of Dying At Al-Shifa, Surgeon

Dr. Marwan Abusada, a surgeon at al-Shifa Hospital, told NBC News on Sunday that a critical lack of resources means that three babies have died and a further 36 are at immediate risk. The Gaza Health Ministry, which is affiliated with Hamas, said

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

World Health Organization Demands Cease-Fire As Hospital Fatalities Escalate

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, said that the situation at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City has grown increasingly dire and that a cease-fire is necessary to preserve civilian lives. “The hospital is not functioning as

November 13, 2023November 13, 2023

Ex-Ghana Star Raphael Dwamena Dies After Collapsing On Field In Albania

Former Black Stars striker Raphael Dwamena has passed away at the age of 28 after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a league match in Albania on Saturday. The incident occurred in the 23rd minute of KF Egnatia's game against Partizani, and despite attempts to revive

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.