Africa News of Monday, 20 May 2024Source: reuters.comThe leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for the Central African country's army told Reuters. Gunfire rang out around 4 a.m. in the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters reporter said. Armed men attacked the presidency in the city centre, according to spokesman Sylvain Ekenge. Ekenge also said one attacker was killed there. Ekenge named Christian Malanga, a U.S.-based Congolese politician, as the leader of the attempted coup.
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May 20, 2024 15:33 UTC
Crime & Punishment of Monday, 20 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn an operation led by National Security, two Togolese nationals were detained in the Buem Constituency of the Oti Region's Jasikan District. The operation, based on intelligence reports, culminated in the arrests on Sunday, May 19, 2024, as reported by dailyguidenetwork.com. According to the Daily Guide, sources within National Security revealed that the individuals were allegedly transported into Ghana by members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to participate in the current voter registration drive. Upon the security forces' arrival, the majority of the group evaded capture, leaving only the two now in custody. The incident has prompted heightened police vigilance and sparked widespread concern regarding the integrity of the voter registration process.
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May 20, 2024 11:55 UTC
Politics of Monday, 20 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has appealed to his opponent, John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to give him a chance to become president. Dr Bawumia pointed out that Mahama has previously served as vice president and president, so there is no urgency for him to seek the position at this time. The vice president argued that since both he and Mahama hail from the Northern Region, it would not be out of place if he (Mahama) agreed to wait for another four years to contest for president again. We are both from the north, and he has been president before, but I haven’t been president before, so I have told him (John Mahama) that he is my senior brother, and he should have patience for me, so I can also become president of this country. Meanwhile, Dr. Bawumia has yet to select his running mate for the NPP ticket in the upcoming general elections scheduled for December 7, 2024.
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May 20, 2024 11:55 UTC
General News of Sunday, 19 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comPrivate legal practitioner Amanda Clinton has reacted to a petition for the removal of Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor. The petitioner, Martin Amidu, has stated six grounds for removal of the current occupant of the Office of Special Prosecutor (OSP). A slippery slope with the potential removal of only the second Special Prosecutor in our country's history. * The Special Prosecutor provides four examples of cases when individuals were granted immunity from criminal inquiry and prosecution. A slippery slope with the potential removal of only the second Special Prosecutor in our country's history.
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May 19, 2024 05:17 UTC
General News of Sunday, 19 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe list of 24 Ministerial and Deputy Ministerial Nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo approved by Parliament include eight sector Ministers, two Regional Ministers and 14 Deputy Ministers. John Kobina Sanie, Deputy Minister for Energy17. Prince Hamidu Armah, Deputy Minister for Works and Housing19. Festus Awuah Kwofie, Deputy Minister for Employment and Labour21. Musah Abdul Aziz Ayaba, Deputy Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development23.
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May 19, 2024 04:43 UTC
Politics of Saturday, 18 May 2024Source: GNAFormer President John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has paid a courtesy call on the Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Masroor Ahmad. The call was during Mahama's recent visit to London. The former president, in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency, said: “We had a wonderful conversation, and he fondly reminisced on his time living in Ghana”. He noted that Khalifa Ahmad also offered prayers for peaceful and successful elections in December. Let’s all work towards a peaceful and united Ghana,” Mr Mahama stated.
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May 18, 2024 20:20 UTC
General News of Friday, 17 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe Minority Caucus of Parliament staged a walkout during a debate in the House on the approval of new ministerial and deputy ministerial appointees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, argued that his side could not take part in the decision to approve Akufo-Addo’s appointees. “Let the records reflect that the NDC majority process can’t be part of this approval process to further increase the size of this government. Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect. Mr. Speaker, we have counted their numbers already, and we know the numbers,” he said before leading his members out of the chamber.
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May 17, 2024 22:19 UTC
He expressed his bewilderment regarding the desire of some distinguished individuals in the nation to see Agyebeng ousted from the position of the Special Prosecutor, especially considering the obstacles he has encountered. A Facebook post by Professor Kwasi Prempeh, the Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Governance (CDD), stated: “Petition to remove Special Prosecutor received by the President, forwarded expeditiously to CJ for further processing.”Responding to this post, Kweku Baako entered the comment section and succinctly stated, "Nonsense!" This comes after a JoyNews report indicated that a petition calling for the removal of Kissi Agyebeng as Special Prosecutor has been advanced by President Akufo-Addo to the Chief Justice. The petition, dated April 30, 2024, was presented to the president by the former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu, and was relayed to Justice Gertrude Torkonoo on May 6, 2024. Amidu was reported to have cited procurement irregularities in the acquisition of vehicles for the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and alleged misconduct involving judges and the administration of justice.
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May 17, 2024 17:22 UTC
General News of Wednesday, 15 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhana's Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has said that the country’s economy is on a positive economic trajectory. The finance minister made this assurance at the Health Sector Annual Summit 2024, where he was a guest speaker. There, Dr. Adam conveyed his confidence in the ongoing decline of inflation, adding that it would reduce further by year's end. “The economy is rebounding strongly, and I can tell you as manager of the economy that our recovery is really strong. “As a result of the policies we have implemented, economic growth has become more robust than ever anticipated.
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May 16, 2024 01:02 UTC
“Inasmuch as there is territorial supremacy among the two security establishments in this context, where the GPHA security seems to have jurisdictional supremacy over the immigration officers, it does not warrant the GPHA security officers to exhibit such unprofessional behaviour. The report indicated that the GPHA security team insisted on searching the officers after they completed their duties on the vessel. This refusal was met with hostility from GPHA Security, leading to an exchange of insults and physical harassment. Subsequent to the vessel incident, the GPHA security officers proceeded to the GIS office to arrest the officers in question for their non-compliance with the search request. Their attempt was met with staunch resistance from the GIS officers, resulting in turmoil between the two entities and the destruction of AICO II Boadu's uniform.
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May 15, 2024 18:59 UTC
Francis Asenso-Boakye, the Minister for Roads and Highways, has said that the recent Mallam-Kasoa flooding happened largely because of the bureaucratic nature in securing funds to complete storm drains along the stretch. He said the situation could have been averted if funds were released to the ministry for the project. “People would have wished that this had been resolved many years ago but as you know, we need funds to do this storm drain and this is not the only storm drain challenge that we have in the city in the region, or in the country. According to Asenso-Boakye, the government's inability to secure funds for the project has been of major concern, as such, it is now looking at other alternatives to salvage the situation, while working on securing funds for the project. Commuters on the Mallam–Kasoa Road were left stranded after a heavy downpour around 4 pm on Monday, May 13.
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May 15, 2024 12:40 UTC
Ghana has a new world record holder in the person of Ace Liam, a one-year-old artist. He has been confirmed as the Guinness World Record holder for the Youngest Male Artist. The confirmation letter from GWR read in part: "We are thrilled to inform you that your application for Youngest artist (male) has been successful and you are now the Guinness World Records Title Holder!" The previous record holder, Dante Lamb, achieved the feat at the age of three in 2003. My son Ace Liam is officially the @GWR Title holder as the Youngest Artist.
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May 15, 2024 12:02 UTC
The claim that I tried to do double registration is false and without merit." However, during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, my biometrics failed to register, and I've since discovered that many others have had the same issue. I tried to rectify this administrative error during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, but the EC officials advised me to seek inclusion later or get a new voter's ID card during the 2024 limited voter registration window. The claim that I tried to do double registration is false and without merit. I tried to rectify this administrative error during the 2023 limited voter registration exercise, but the EC officials advised me to seek inclusion later or get a new voter's ID card during the 2024 limited voter registration window.
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May 13, 2024 00:58 UTC
Africa News of Sunday, 12 May 2024Source: bbc.comTwo children were killed and others were injured after a bomb fell near a paediatric hospital in the western Sudanese city of El Fasher, the medical charity MSF has said. It is the last major urban centre in the Darfur region that remains in the hands of the army. Patients were also injured and those who could make it sought safety in another hospital, which had already taken in 160 wounded people on Friday. Fear now pervades El Fasher as residents are unsure where to seek refuge. The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator for Sudan said that "the violence threatens the lives of over 800,000 civilians".
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May 12, 2024 13:27 UTC
General News of Saturday, 11 May 2024Source: www.ghanaweb.comIn commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s ascension to the Golden Stool, a dinner party is being held to honor the current Asantehene. The event, taking place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, is located at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace. Tonight's event follows a few days after a similar event was held to celebrate the 74th birthday of the Asantehene. Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, was born on May 6, 1950. He ascended to the Golden Stool, becoming the 16th Asantehene, on April 26, 1999.
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May 11, 2024 22:53 UTC