Tag: concerns
Burkina Faso’s president voices concerns about unrest in Cote d’Ivoire ahead of election
Burkina Faso's president voiced concerns about the unrest in the run-up to the presidential election in Cote d'Ivoire, in an interview broadcasted Sunday by...
Government urged to address concerns of voting public
Mr. Amoako Obuadabang Larbi, a former Member of Parliament (MP) for Suhum Constituency in the Eastern has asked politicians to engage in a contest...
Police will address all concerns of officers ahead of December polls – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr James Oppong-Boanuh on Thursday paid a working visit to the Central Regional Police Command to assess their operational readiness...
UK government unveils new bill, raising concerns of breaking international law
The British government outlined Wednesday details of a new bill which a senior minister has admitted will break international law in a "specific and...
Privacy concerns raised in EU institutions over COVID-related temperature checks
The issue of privacy involved in the checks on body temperature in the European Union (EU) institutions was raised on Tuesday by European...
ISU cancels multiple World Cup competitions due to COVID-19 concerns
The first four speed skating World Cup and first two stops for short track speed skating for the 2020/21 season have all been cancelled,...
UN concerns about lack of COVID-19 testing capacity in Somalia
The United Nations (UN) and its partners have raised concerns about gaps in geographic coverage of testing of COVID-19 cases in Somalia amid...
U.S. multinational giants voice concerns over Washington’s ban on Chinese tech companies
Several major U.S. multinational companies have expressed concern over Washington's ban on Chinese tech companies, according to a report by French newspaper Le Monde.
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Experts voice concerns over U.S. inaction in assisting Africa amid pandemic
Experts have voiced concerns over the U.S.' inaction in joining the international community to help Africa amid the pandemic, the continent hit hardest...
Tokyo stocks open lower on concerns over U.S. economic recovery
Tokyo stocks opened lower Thursday as the minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve's July policy meeting released overnight revealing concerns over the U.S. economy's...
Pandemic response, economy among U.S. voters’ top concerns as Democratic National Convention underway
Halfway through the 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC), U.S. voters are keenly watching who will come out of this year's presidential election to lead...
Oil prices settle mixed amid U.S. inventories data, demand concerns
Oil prices settled mixed on Wednesday as investors digested U.S. stockpiles data amid lingering concerns over crude demand.
The West Texas Intermediate...
Concerns about school reopenings in U.S. loom large
Few Americans want to see their local schools reopen for in-person instruction as usual or even with minor adjustments, said a new poll released...
Spain’s reopening of factories leads to concerns of COVID-19 resurgence
Spain will reopen some businesses to save its struggling economy on Monday while most of the country's lockdown restrictions remain in place, leading to...
Palestinians laud government anti-coronavirus measures, with concerns about economy impact
The Palestinians largely commended their government's tough measures of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, but they are also concerned that the lockdown would lead to...
Morocco suspends publication, distribution of print newspapers
Moroccan Ministry of Culture has urged all newspaper publishers to suspend any print publication and distribution as of Sunday until further notice.
The ministry said...
China puts public health concerns first in its fight against COVID-19
By Nicholas Rosellini
2020 marks my fourth year at the United Nations in China. 2020 is also a watershed for the UN – the...
UN to shorten upcoming annual women’s rights meeting
The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Monday decided to hold "a short, one-day event" of the upcoming annual inter-governmental meeting,...
Greece determined to safeguard Europe’s borders amid concerns over migrant influx
Dozens of refugees and migrants reached the shores of Lesvos island in northeastern Aegean Sea on Saturday, as Greece said it is determined to...
Oil prices slip amid concerns over weaker demand
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, as concerns over weaker crude demand persist, weighing on the market.
The West Texas Intermediate for...
Oil prices rise amid easing demand concerns
Oil prices jumped more than 2 percent on Wednesday as investors' concerns for sluggish crude demand eased.
The West Texas Intermediate (WTI)...
Oil prices decline amid concerns over weaker demand
Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders worried about a global economic slowdown, which could weaken energy demand.
The West Texas Intermediate...
Resolve the concerns of TUTAG-TEWU
The Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of Trades Union Congress has called on government to address the concerns of staff of Technical Universities...
UN agency says concerns regarding AfCFTA more perceived than real
The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Tuesday stressed that concerns regarding the ambitious African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are "more perceived...
S. African government concerns about looting of foreigners’ shops
The South African government on Thursday expressed concerns over the looting of shops owned by foreigners.
On Wednesday night several foreigners' shops...
Oil prices rise amid concerns over global supply
Oil prices increased on Wednesday, as investors' concerns over global supply offset an increase in U.S. crude stockpiles.
U.S. commercial crude oil...
MTN investigates customers concerns
MTN Ghana, on Tuesday, embarked on a “Customer Outreach Day” at the Kaneshie Market to take note of and address the concerns of customers...
SA Universities Urged To Address Concerns Of Student For A Smooth Registration
The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Ms Connie September, has said the committee will invite students to indicate what...
South African social instability concerns CEOs – PwC
A new report by international auditing company PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) show only 22 percent of South Africa's chief executive officers (CEOs) are "very confident" of...
Akwamuhene of Atwedie applauds Gov’t
The Akwamuhene of Atwedie in the Asante-Akim South Municipality has applauded the government for its various policy initiatives calibrated to make things better for...