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South Sudan to hold first election since independence

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South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has said the country’s long-delayed elections will be held next year as planned. President Kiir said he would run for re-election in the polls, the first since the country gained independence. No other candidate has declared...
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Pope Francis is scheduled to visit South Sudan.

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Ahead of the visit of Pope Francis, the Vatican 'Technical Advanced Team' have been welcomed in Juba, South Sudan. They are there to assess the preparation for the Papal visit which will take place from February 3 to 5. Stephen Ameyu...
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UN panel accuses South Sudan officials of abuses

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United Nations experts have called on authorities in South Sudan to investigate officials accused of overseeing systematic gang rapes, some of whose victims were girls as young as nine. The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Monday that...
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UN panel accuses South Sudan officials of abuses

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United Nations experts have called on authorities in South Sudan to investigate officials accused of overseeing systematic gang rapes, some of whose victims were girls as young as nine. The Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Monday that...
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IMF and South Sudan agree on a $112.7 million emergency fund.

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The International Monetary Fund and South Sudan have reached a staff-level agreement for the release of about $112.7 million in emergency financing. "This emergency financing under the new Food Shock Window will help South Sudan address food insecurity, support social...
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UN partial suspension of South Sudan aid hits children

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The United Nations’ (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended part of its food aid in South Sudan due to a funding shortage, heightening the risk of starvation for 1.7 million people. The move to suspend aid will affect almost...
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South Sudan parties in talks to end stalemate over security

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A senior official said on Thursday that South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, and his First Vice President, Riek Machar, are holding discussions to end the deadlock over security arrangements, a senior official said on Thursday. Bol Makueng, Secretary for external...
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South Sudan forces withdraw from VP’s home

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South Sudan’s main opposition party said Tuesday they were withdrawing from a body overseeing the young nation’s lumbering peace process, dealing a fresh blow to its elusive quest for stability. The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM/A-IO) — led...
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85% of Ghanaians want free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer Report.

The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that 85% of Ghanaians want free senior high school (FSHS)...
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85% of Ghanaians want free SHS maintained – Afrobarometer Report.

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The latest edition of the Afrobarometer Report has revealed that 85% of Ghanaians want free senior high school (FSHS) programme to be maintained. The report...

I’m determined to cure the canker of corruption in our country — Mahama.

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Mr. John Dramani Mahama, Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledged to "save the country’s democracy" and "cure the canker of corruption" if...

You have no classmate – Akufo-Addo mocks Mahama.

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has seconded Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia's challenge to the Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John...

Ghana ready to roll out new SHS curriculum.

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The Ministry of Education, through its agencies, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and Ghana Education Service (GES), has announced its readiness...

State media will not be privatised under my watch — Mahama.

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Mr. John Dramani Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged that if elected President, his administration will not privatize state-owned...

Guinea junta dissolves dozens of political parties, silent on elections.

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Guinea authorities dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation late Monday, while the transitional government has yet to...

Death toll in Bawku conflict rises to 19 following latest killings.

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Two individuals have tragically lost their lives in the ongoing Bawku conflict, which has seen a rise in violence and unrest in the region. The...

We’ve enough buffers; cedi will soon appreciate – BoG Governor.

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The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is bolstering its reserves to curb the cedi’s depreciation against major foreign currencies as demand for forex is anticipated...

Ghana is now bad model of democracy; our judiciary is not independent – Mahama.

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The Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, says the country has become a bad model of democracy. Speaking on the second...

Election 2024: NPP targets 500,000 votes in Volta region.

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The Director of Communications of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, says the party is setting an ambitious target for the 2024...

NSS boss urges media decorum ahead of Dec polls.

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The Executive Director of the National Service Scheme (NSS), Osei Assibey Antwi, has urged the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) to maintain decorum before, during...

Prioritize developing national teams instead of business – Osei Kofi tells GFA.

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Asante Kotoko legend Rev. Osei Kofi has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to focus on enhancing the Ghana Premier League (GPL) and...

Black Satellites must prepare well to qualify for World Cup – Emmanuel Agyemang- Badu.

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Former Black Stars midfielder Emmanuel Agyeman-Badu has encouraged Ghana’s U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, to focus on qualifying for the upcoming U-20 World...

Supreme Court overrules objection on Justice Gaewu sitting on vacant MPs seat case.

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The Supreme Court has overruled an objection by the Speaker of Parliament seeking the recusal of one of the panel members hearing the case...

Parliament to reconvene early November – Speaker.

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The Office of the Speaker of Parliament is working towards the recall of the House in early November.  This follows the petition of New Patriotic...

NSMQ24: Botwe beats Augusco and Ketasco in thrilling grand finale.

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The ultimate trophy of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) has finally found its way home, and this time, it’s home for good—for...

447,698 Students placed into SHSs, other institutions.

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A total of 447,698 qualified Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates have been automatically placed in senior high schools (SHSs) and technical institutes (TIs)...

Cholera Outbreak: Ada residents at risk as disease spreads.

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Dr Philip Narh, the Medical Superintendent of the Ada East District Hospital, has revealed that every resident of the district is at risk of contracting cholera...

Harris tries to paint contrast with Trump, arguing ‘it doesn’t have to be this way’ at Ellipse rally.

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Kamala Harris on Tuesday night warned Americans that Donald Trump would open up a floodgate of vengeance against his political rivals, including ordinary Americans,...

Dozens killed as Spanish region hit by year’s worth of rain in eight hours.

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0:44Hailstorms and floods sweep through parts of Spain At least 51 people are known to have died after torrential rain caused devastating flash floods in...

Why did you run advertisements against free SHS? – Bawumia also asks Mahama 50 questions.

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Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has also asked former President John Dramani Mahama fifty questions. This was after...

Chief Justice shuts 7 courts over Bawku killings.

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Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has ordered the closure of seven courts in the Bawku township and adjoining communities. The courts that have been affected...

Election 2024: I’ll pull a big surprise in December; NPP can’t match me – Alan.

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The Leader and Founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has expressed strong confidence in his prospects for the upcoming December elections, declaring...

Bawumia Unveils Plan To Streamline Passport Applications With Ghana Card.

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Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to revolutionize Ghana’s passport application process by leveraging data from the Ghana...

Akua Donkor’s demise: EC gives GFP 10 days to nominate new flagbearerAkua Donkor’s demise: EC gives GFP 10 days to nominate new flagbearer.

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– The Electoral Commission has given the Ghana Freedom Party 10 days to nominate a new presidential candidate for the 2024 Election. This follows the...

Election 2024: Why is 17 cedis to a dollar? Mahama fires five questions to Bawumia.

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The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has posed five pointed questions to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the...

Bawumia pledges monthly stipend for chiefs.

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The Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has pledged to provide living allowances to Divisional and...

Ghanaian film “The Fisherman” makes history at Venice International Film Festival.

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Ghanaian produced cinema has reached new heights with the debut of "The Fisherman" at the 81st La Biennale Venice Film Festival.The film, directed by...

Muslims, Christians must form joint pressure group to check government excesses – Speaker. 

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Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has called on the leadership of Muslims and Christians in Ghana to come together to create a...

Former defender Sam Johnson criticizes complacency among Black Stars players.

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Former Ghana defender, Sam Johnson has raised concerns about complacency among some Black Stars players. Following a disappointing run in the qualifiers for the 2025...

US announces visa restrictions for Ghana.

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The US State Department on Monday announced it will restrict visas for people who Washington deems responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. The move comes...

NAPO’s spokesperson denies viral allegations of ethnic remarks.

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Fiifi Boafo, the spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, has strongly refuted a...

Police investigating shooting incident at Agona West.

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The Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday evening during political campaign activities at Agona West in the Central Region. A statement from...

Mohammed Kudus faces potential six-game ban as West Ham appeal red card suspension.

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West Ham's Mohammed Kudus is awaiting a tribunal decision on a possible six-game ban after a recent red card against Tottenham. Kudus’ fiery encounter saw...

President Akufo-Addo assures African leaders of peaceful, transparent election in Ghana.

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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to ensuring peaceful and transparent Presidential and Parliamentary elections come December 7, 2024 as he opened the...

Akua Donkor Dies 37 Days To Elections.

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Akua Donkor, the trailblazing founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), passed away on Monday October 28, 2024, at the age of...

Women, men urged to be breast-sensitive to prevent cancer.

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Ms Abigail Olympio-Peku, Oncology Nurse Specialist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has called on women and men to be breast sensitive by examining their...

Kenya’s impeached deputy President Gachagua seeks court injunction on High Court proceedings.

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Kenya's impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, filed a petition with the Court of Appeal on Monday, October 28, aiming to halt ongoing impeachment proceedings...

Supreme Court to hear anti-LGBTQ cases on October 31.

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The Supreme Court has set Thursday, October 31, to continue with the hearing of applications by broadcast journalist Richard Dela-Sky and Gender activist Dr...

5 African countries set to benefit as Saudi Arabia raises $1.1 billion to support refugees.

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Displaced persons and refugees cross Africa's Sahel and lake chad region are set to benefit from a relief fund raised through the King Salman...

Trump unveils the most extreme closing argument in modern presidential history.

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Donald Trump anchored his bid to win a second White House term next week on searing anti-migrant fear at a rally at Madison Square Garden, doubling down...

Ayorkor Botchwey Is Commonwealth Secretary-General.

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Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Commonwealth at the 27th Commonwealth Heads of Government...

WAFU Zone B U20: Ghana secures comeback win against Cote d’Ivoire to qualify for U20 AFCON.

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The Black Satellites of Ghana have booked a spot at next year's U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after beating Cote d'Ivoire 2-1 at...

Election 2024: I’ll prioritise healthcare in Zongos if elected president – Mahama.

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The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his commitment to addressing the unique health and infrastructural needs of...

We Are Winning The Elections – Bawumia.

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Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is upbeat about the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) chances of winning the upcoming December 7 general election. Addressing an enthusiastic...

Three robbers suffer double agony before court

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Accra, Sept 29, GNA-Three robbers suffered double agony before an Accra Circuit Court which gave them two lengthy jail sentences each for two robberies.Isaac...

Apostle J.P.K Appiah, first Ghanaian to establish indigenous African church in Italy is dead

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Apostle Dr Appiah, 78, died in Modena, Italy on August 25, after a short illness.Mr Kwame Appiah Boateng, younger brother of the late Apostle,...

Germany pledges continued support for Ghana’s green energy initiatives

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– Germany has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana's efforts to mitigate the impact of climate change through renewable energy initiatives. “The fight against climate...

Nana Asante Bediatuo in stable conditionBy Stephen Asante Dankwa Akufo-Addo is reported to be in a stable condition, following his recent admission in a...

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Nana Asante Bediatuo in stable condition,By Stephen AsanteDankwa Akufo-Addo is reported to be in a stable condition, following his recent admission in a hospital...

Day of older Persons celebrated at the University of Ghana

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The United Nations International Day of Older Persons, has been celebrated in at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana, Legon.The celebration...

Parliamentary candidate profiling: Yohane Amarh Ashitey to rescue Tema East seat for NPP Laudia Sawer.

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Parliamentary candidate profiling: Yohane Amarh Ashitey to rescue Tema East seat for NPPBy Laudia Sawer, GNA Tema, Oct 3, GNA- Mr Yohane Amarh Ashitey, the...

Coalition of Muslim and Christian Clergy urges EC to ensure transparent and fair elections

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Kumasi Oct. 02 GNA – A coalition of Muslim and Christian clergymen on Monday October 01, 2024, embarked on a peaceful procession in some...

Free SHS increases enrolment from 800,000 to 1.6million – Prez Akufo-Addo

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Bolgatanga, Oct 02, GNA – The implementation of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy has increased enrolment from 800,000 in 2016 to...

Adherence to Christian values can propel national transformation-Anglican Bishop By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA

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Kumasi, Oct. 02, GNA-The Most Reverend Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, a former Anglican Bishop of Kumasi Diocese, has said adherence to Christian values and principles...

Ehi Festival;Chiefs and People of Ehi Celebrate 2024 ‘Ehi Nutome Gali Za’ Festival.

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Ehi (V/R), Oct 02, GNA-The chiefs and people of Ehi in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region have celebrated the Ehi Nutome...

Water&Light: Nungua residents appeal to GWC and ECG to improve services 

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Nungua, Oct 02, GNA- Some residents in Nungua and Tema have called on the Public Utilities Regulation Commission (PURC) to charge the Ghana Water Company...

Accident Death Asukawkaw road crash claims four lives, injured many.

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Asukawkaw (O/R), Oct 1, GNA- Four lives were lost, and others sustained injuries in a road traffic accident near the Asukawkaw Bridge in the...

Food Grants Government begins distribution of food grants to farmers from October 10

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Accra, Oct.02, GNA-The Government has secured GHc3.6 billion out of eight billion Ghana cedis required to mitigate the effects of the dry spell in...

African Development Bank’s High Impact Projects Transform Côte d’Ivoire’s Energy and Agriculture Sectors

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The project, 80 percent financed by the African Development Bank with a $121 million investment, is 85.7 percent complete since its launch in 2018 During...

Gov’t to replace 2,225 homes destroyed during Akosombo Dam Spillage

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The Government will build 2,225 new homes for victims of the Akosombo Dam Spillage to replace those whose houses were destroyed during the spillage...

Businesses are suffering; reduce policy rate to support them (GNCCI to BoG).

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The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) is calling for a reduction in the policy rate to support business growth. The Monetary Policy...

IMF expects revenue to underperform target and expenditure to overshoot target

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The International Monetary Fund expects revenue to underperform the Ghana Government target by 0.1% of Gross Domestic Product in 2024, while expenditure overshoots the...

Excessive heat causes outages (ECG).

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has explained that the excessive heat waves being experienced in some parts of the country were impacting their...

Bono Regional Minister urges discipline ahead of NPP primaries

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The Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Justina Owusu Banahene, has emphasized the critical need for unity and discipline within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as...

Russia-Finland Border Cooperation Agreement Abandoned

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The termination of the agreement between Moscow and Helsinki on facilitating border cooperation comes into force on Wednesday, but no significant changes are expected...

A missile attack on Ukraine Pushes Death toll to 18

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The death toll from the Russian missile strike on Ukraine on Tuesday rose to 18, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday. About 130 more were...

Ukraine Shot Down Aircraft Carrying Prisoners

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The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed Wednesday that Ukraine launched two missiles at the Il-76 military transport aircraft, killing all 74 people on board. “Today at...

Nigeria Bans the Use of Sytrofoam and Single-Use Plastics

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Nigeria’s southwestern state of Lagos and the country’s economic hub has banned the use of styrofoam and single-use plastics to address environmental concerns and...

Over 70 miners feared dead in Mali mine collapse

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More than 70 people were killed in a collapse of a tunnel at a gold mining site in southwest Mali, local media reported Wednesday. The...

Egyptian and Russian Leaders jointly approve of nuclear plant

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday virtually participated in the foundation-laying ceremony of a new unit of the...

Xi responds to Kenyan students’ representatives

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has replied to a letter from representatives of Kenyan students and alumni at Beijing Jiaotong University, encouraging them to continue...

Eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment – Dr Kuma-Aboagye

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Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has emphasized that eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment. He pointed out that other...
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