Thursday, November 21, 2024

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Morocco recalls ambassador from Sweden after Koran burning

Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Sweden after the burning of a Koran outside Stockholm's main mosque on Wednesday. Morocco condemned the act, which coincided with the start of the Muslim festival of Eid-al-Adha, as "offensive and irresponsible".  Sweden's ambassador to Morocco...

Ghana-China relations deepen with visit of 43rd Chinese Naval Escort Task Group

The long-standing relationship between Ghana and China has been strengthened with the visit of the 43rd Chinese Naval Escort Task Group to Tema Port, Ghana. The 43rd Chinese Naval Escort Task Group consists of the Chinese war ship DDGH Nanning 162 Type...

Ghana pushes for fit-for-climate financial system from World Leaders

Ghana, the Chair of the Vulnerable Twenty (V20) Group of Finance Ministers of the Climate Vulnerable Forum, has called on World Leaders to develop a fit-for-climate financial scheme to address climate issues. Such efforts will help scaleup responses to climate adaptation and...

The International African American Museum to soon open in Charleston

The International African American Museum will soon open in Charleston, South Carolina, at one of the country’s most historically significant slave trading ports. Overlooking the sacred site of Gadsden’s Wharf, at which an estimated 45% of enslaved Africans entered America,...

South Africa: Olympic athlete and formerly crippled child Oscar Pistorius

Pistorius, a multiple Paralympic champion who made history by running against able-bodied athletes at the 2012 Olympics, was convicted of murder for the Valentine’s Day 2013 shooting of Ms Steenkamp, 29, at his home. The 36-year-old claims he shot Ms...

Threat to AU’s campaign to ban assault weapons

The goal of silencing the guns in Africa this decade is being challenged by climate change, terrorism, coups and the continent’s history. This is the message the head of the African Union initiative brought to the UN Security Council on Thursday. “The topic of this important debate is timely. It is coming...

USA-Africa Relations Are Strengthened by Kamala Harris’ Visit to Africa 

As the war in Ukraine has heightened the importance of Africa in international politics, US Vice President Kamala Harris has reaffirmed the US commitment to building a win-win partnership with African countries. Paul Baker, CEO of International Economics Consulting, answered our...

The World Bank reiterates its dedication to Niger

World Bank President David Malpass told a press conference in Niamey on Thursday that security and energy were "indispensable for development" in the Sahel, at the end of a two-day visit to Niger which is ranked among the poorest in the...

Pope Francis will continue to be monitored

Pope Francis remains under observation this Thursday at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome after being admitted on Wednesday with a breathing infection. According to a statement released by the Vatican the infection is not Covid-19. Pope Francis is more exposed to breathing problems as he had part of one lung removed in his...

During her trip to Tanzania, Vice President Harris adopts a resolute stance in support of democracy.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will step onto the front lines of the battle for democracy in Africa on Thursday, spending time in Tanzania as it makes fragile progress toward restoring its reputation as a more inclusive government. Samia Suluhu...
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“Ghanaians make up a notable portion of US visa overstayers.”

Ghana has emerged as one of the African countries with high visa overstay rates in the United States, according...
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