Car bomb targets UN peacekeepers in Mali
Fifteen UN peacekeepers, including several from Germany, have been wounded during an attack in northern Mali. The target was a temporary base set up by the peacekeepers near the village of Ichagara in northern Gao, the UN mission said in a tweet. Ce matin, une base opérationnelle temporaire de la Force de la MINUSMA près […]
Dilapidated bridge at Abensu poses threat to residents
Residents of Abensu in the Ga North Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have sent an SOS for the quick repair of their footbridge, which stretches over the Nsaki River. The footbridge is now a safety risk as portions have caved in and the concrete slabs holding it aground broken. They say they fear for […]
ICU calls on government to retool Volta Star Textile Limited in Juapong
The Industrial and Commercial Workers Union (ICU), has reiterated its call on government to adequately retool and recapitalise the Volta Star Textile Limited at Juapong in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region to scale up production. Lack of modern machinery and adequate funding have hampered the once vibrant yarn and greybaft manufacturing industry […]
Efia Odo, 14 other #FixTheCountry campaigners arrested
By Seli Baisie Actress and socialite, Efia Odo, and 14 other #FixTheCountry campaigners, have been arrested by the police. According to reports, and videos seen circulating on social media, the actress was arrested with other members of the #FixTheCountry campaigners. Ah what’s happening #FreeEfiaOdo #FixTheCountry pic.twitter.com/7IioZCt10y — 🕴🏽Mempeasem President 👷 (@AsieduMends) June 25, 2021 This […]
Development Potential abounds in AFCFTA when fully harnessed – Wamkele Mene
Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, AFCFTA Wamkele Mene says the Diaspora has positive development potential, that when fully harnessed will help mitigate the developmental challenges of Africa especially Ghana. Mr. Mene said trade engagement must be enhanced by not only confronting the challenges of COVID-19 but also pursue the National economic development […]
Hundreds displaced in flooding at Atasemanso, six hospitalized
More than 200 residents of Atasemanso in the Kumasi Metropolis have been displaced after two days of heavy rainfall. The rainfall also resulted in six people being hospitalized after they were trapped under collapsing structures. Kumasi, Ghana’s second-largest city, is witnessing one of its worst moments as the authorities and residents are caught hands down, […]
Microsoft unveils Windows 11 operating system
Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11, its “next generation” operating system, at a virtual event. The new software will let Android apps run on the Windows desktop. Product manager Panos Panay promised smaller, faster security updates – a common complaint for Windows users – and said they would happen in the background. Windows 11 will also […]
Ghana and Togo hold maritime boundary negotiation meeting in Accra
A meeting on Ghana and Togo Maritime Boundary Negotiations is underway in Accra. The three-day programme aims at amicably resolving outstanding issues on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between the two neighboring countries. Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor is leading the Seventh Round of the Joint Negotiations Meeting. Ghana and […]
STAR Ghana Foundation to develop roadmap to address northern floods
STAR Ghana Foundation has begun a process to develop a roadmap that presents a coordinated strategy and action around addressing the issue of floods in the northern part of the country from short, medium and long term perspectives. To this end, STAR Ghana Foundation in partnership with the TAMA Foundation and Tamale Ecclesiastical Province Pastoral […]
Czech Republic: Deadly tornado sweeps through villages
A tornado has swept through several villages in the Czech Republic, killing four people and leaving more than 100 others injured. Thursday night’s storm blew the roofs off buildings in the south-eastern Breclav and Hodonin districts, uprooting trees and overturning cars. Winds of at least 219km/h (136 mph) were recorded and the worst-hit areas were […]
