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UN condemns “dangerous social media campaigns” against Libyan Political Dialogue Forum
Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for Libya Stephanie Williams on Thursday condemned the "dangerous social media campaigns" against the...
‘Rawlings was an emblem of freedom, hope and inspiration’
Madam Baroness Patricia Scotland, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, has described late former President Jerry John Rawlings as an emblem of freedom, hope and...
South Sudan’s main opposition party declares end of armed struggle – official
South Sudan's main opposition party currently in a power-sharing government with President Salva Kiir has declared the end of its armed struggle as it...
Federation of Muslim Councils declares prayers for peaceful elections
The umbrella body of Muslim organisations in Ghana, the Federation of Muslim Councils (FMC) has declared Friday, December 4, as special day of...
Let’s operationalize the principles of a single market -Trade Minister
Mr Alan Kyerematen, the Minister of Trade and Industry, says countries need to move beyond the narrative of a continental free trade area to...
AfCFTA will add more responsibility to Customs Administrations – GRA
The coming into force of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in January will add more responsibility to Customs Administrations in Africa, Mr...
AfCFTA wants structured relationship with GNCCI to boost growth
Mr Wamkele Keabetswe Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), has called for a structured relationship with his outfit with the Ghana National...
TUC calls for proper implementation of three-tier pension scheme
Dr Yaw Baah, Secretary General, Trades Union Congress (TUC) Ghana, has reiterated the union’s calls on government to rectify the “unfairness and discrimination” in...
UN chief calls for major push to safeguard progress on women’s empowerment
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called for a major push to prevent "years, even generations" worth of progress on women's empowerment...
UN honors Ugandan troops for serving in volatile Somalia
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has honored 600 Ugandan troops guarding UN facilities and personnel in volatile Somalia, a Ugandan official said on Monday....
Order Immediate Publication of Full List of Lawmakers involved NDDC Contract Scam – CNPP...
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to order the immediate publication of the list of all members of...
UN, partners aiding over 180,000 people affected by Beirut blast
The United Nations, its agencies and partners are delivering emergency assistance to more than 180,000 people who were affected by the massive Beirut...
7 still missing after Beirut’s blasts – Red Cross
Georges Kettaneh, secretary general of the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), said on Tuesday that seven people are still missing after the explosions that rocked...
Swedish Cancer Society calls for soft-drink tax to fight obesity
The Swedish Cancer Society calls on the government to bring in a soft-drink tax in a bid to reduce overweight and obesity among the...
45th SWAG Awards Will Come On – Assures Secretary General
Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, Secretary General of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) has assured sports men and women as well sports fans...
Foreign Minister receives credentials of AfCFTA Secretary-General
Mr Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Monday, presented his credentials to Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister of Foreign Affairs and...
AfCFTA signals Africa it is open for business – Wamkele Mene
The African Continental Free Trade Africa (AfCFTA) signals that Africa is open for business and mutually beneficial investment thereby creating decent jobs and improving...
AfCFTA Secretary-General grateful to Ghana for hosting Secretariat
Mr Wamkele Mene, first Secretary-General, African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has expressed gratitude to Ghana for hosting the Secretariat of the continental body.
“On...
Gabon appoints first female prime minister
Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda was appointed to the post of Prime Minister on Thursday, according to a presidential decree read by the Secretary-General...
EC must address registration challenges-GFL
Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) has called on the Electoral Commission(EC) to address challenges arising from the ongoing nationwide voter registration exercise.
The exercise, which...
100 Ghana Para Athletes will benefit from The YEA Stimulus Package – NPC Ghana
Hundred of Ghana Para Athletes will be benefiting from the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) package according to the National Paralympic Committee Ghana General Secretary,...
UNOWAS encourages Ghanaians to ensure peaceful conduct of voters’ registration
The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has encouraged Ghanaians to ensure peaceful conduct of the voters’ registration exercise.
...
United Nations launches policy brief for persons with disabilities
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has called on governments to place people with disabilities at the center of COVID-19 response and...
COVID-19 triggering losses in employment – TUC
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has said the COVID-19 pandemic is triggering losses in employment in the country.
Dr Yaw Baah, TUC, Secretary-General, said an...
Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference gives to COVID-19 Trust Fund
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), on Friday made a cheque donation of GHS70,000.00 to the COVID-19 National Trust Fund.
Most Reverend Charles Gabriel Palmer-Buckle,...
TUC urges workers to see fight against COVID-19 as shared responsibility
Dr Yaw Baah, Secretary-General, Trades Union Congress (TUC), has urged workers to see the ongoing fight against COVID-19 as a shared responsibility.
“It is time...
TUC hails decision to ease restrictions on movement
Dr Anthony Yaw Baah, the Secretary-General of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), has applauded government’s decision of lifting the three-week restriction on the movement...
Knights of St. John supports Catholic Bishops COVID-19 Fund
The Supreme Subordinate Commandery and Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St. John International (KSJI), an ancient group of the Catholic Church, have donated...
COVID-19: UN celebrates nurses and midwives
Mr Antonio Guterres, the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General has lauded nurses and midwives for working round the clock and putting their lives at risk,...
CNPP Expresses Support for Measures Announced by President Buhari to Combat COVID-19 Spread
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed support to measures adopted by President Muhammadu Buhari in efforts to end the spread of...