Tag: Officials
EU sanctions 19 Venezuelan officials for human rights abuses
The European Union sanctioned 19 additional Venezuelan officials on Monday, accusing them of human rights abuses and undermining democracy or the rule of law.
Among...
India returns Chinese soldier held for crossing disputed border
dpa/GNA – Indian authorities on Monday released a Chinese soldier who was held last week on the Indian side of a disputed border...
CePTOM engages 2,500 officials for 2020 elections
Mr Ato Bonful, Programmes Director, Centre for Performance Tracking and Outcomes Mapping (CePTOM), on Thursday said the Centre has engaged 2,500 accredited officials to...
Ghana to leverage strong ties with China to boost textiles, garments industry: officials
Ghana would leverage on its robust ties with China to strengthen its local textiles and garment manufacturing sector, Ghanaian trade officials have said.
Speaking with...
GACC/Partners trains selected Public Officers on Declaration of Assets and Liabilities
Asset declaration is an anti-corruption tool that seeks to take inventory of the assets and liabilities of public office holders before they take office,...
China, Ghana issue commemorative stamps to mark 60 years of friendship
Officials of the Chinese embassy in Ghana and their Ghanaian counterparts issued commemorative stamps here Tuesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the...
Nagorno-Karabakh capital attacked by rockets in latest escalation
Officials in Nagorno-Karabakh said on Sunday that civilian targets in the disputed region's capital were attacked by rockets fired by the Azerbaijani military.
Arayik Harutyunyan,...
11 including 7 security force members killed in Afghan clashes: officials
At least seven security force members and four militants were killed and 14 people wounded in fresh clashes in two Afghan provinces on...
Nigerian security frees 26 kidnapped road officials from gunmen in central state
Nigerian security forces have freed 26 members of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) who were kidnapped by gunmen a few days ago in...
23 soldiers, 31 militants killed in clashes in Afghanistan: officials
At least 23 Afghan soldiers and 31 militants were killed and several fighters wounded in separate clashes in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar and western Badghis...
Citizens urged to be advocates against tax injustices
The Tax Justice Coalition (TJC) Ghana, a Network of tax practitioners and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), has called on the public to join the...
South Sudan president replaces finance minister, revenue officials
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Wednesday evening sacked finance minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit and replaced him with Athian Diing Athian.
Kiir...
Zambian government officials confident about Chinese company’s delivery of quality road works
A Zambian government official in Chongwe, a town in Lusaka province of Zambia on Wednesday, expressed optimism that a Chinese company will deliver...
International community slams U.S. sanctions against ICC senior officials
The international community has expressed consistent condemnation against the sanctions imposed by the United States on the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor and a...
South African government suspends senior officials after AG audit
South African Employment and Labor Minister Thulas Nxesi on Wednesday said Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) commissioner Teboho Maruping, along with senior management of the...
Rwanda, Burundi intelligence officials meet to improve relations
Military intelligence chiefs from Rwanda and Burundi met on Wednesday at Nemba One Stop Border Post to warm relations, which have been on...
South African experts urge president to send corrupt officials to prison
As South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded the ruling party was "deeply implicated in corruption" and promised to dismantle...
ECOWAS mediation delegation, Malian coup-makers reach compromises as disagreements remain
The mediation delegation of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Saturday night concluded a second round of meetings with members of the National...
Zambia’s VP tests positive for COVID-19
Zambia's Vice-President Inonge Wina has tested positive for COVID-19, the presidency's office said on Wednesday.
According to a statement released by the...
Registration of players and officials begins today
The Ghana Football Association (GFA), has commenced player and official registration for the new football season.
A statement from...
Ugandan president urges officials not to hold public gatherings amid COVID-19
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday urged government officials to avoid convening gatherings as the country battled the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a...
NYC enters phase 4 reopening as officials fearing second COVID-19 wave
New York City entered phase four of reopening on Monday without resuming additional indoor activities, as local officials are concerned about a potential second...
FIFA officials to inspect 2021 U-20 World Cup venues in Indonesia
The delegates of the world football governing body, FIFA, will visit Indonesia in September to closely look at and assess the condition of the...
Canadian protesters, officials denounce racial discrimination, police brutality
Several Canadian cities have seen protests, some of which involved elements of violence, following massive protests across the United States over the death of...
Officials call on Africa continent to support A strategy to fight against COVID-19
Officials on Thursday called on the Africa continent to follow the strategy and guidance from the African Union(AU)and other professional organizations to fight against...
Judicial bodies, other Committees to hold meetings Online
The Ghana Football Association’s Judicial and other key Committees will begin meetings online as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Officials, academics worldwide highlight lack of evidence regarding origin of COVID-19
Officials and scholars around the world have recently stressed there is no scientific evidence to support Washington's repeated allegations that the novel coronavirus emanated...
Hong Kong expects deficit surge with unprecedented economic relief measures
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government's deficit for this fiscal year is expected to increase remarkably as it rolls out unprecedented rounds...
New York officials concerned of racial disparities in COVID-19 deaths
African Americans and Latinos are more affected by novel coronavirus in the U.S. state of New York compared with other ethnic groups, Governor Andrew...
Sierra Leone restricts international travels of officials, public gatherings to prevent COVID-19
The Government of Sierra Leone has announced restrictions on international travels of officials and bans public gatherings of more than a hundred people in...