Ghana’s 2021 PHC: More women than men in Ghana
By: Naa Dzagbley Ago Government Statistician, Prof. Samuel Kobina Annim, says Ghana’s population is currently 30.8 million, with women representing 50.7%, and men 49.3%. He announced this at the presentation of the provisional figures of the 2021 Population and Housing Census in Accra on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Prof. Annim, said the Greater Accra Region […]
“Admit AU into G20 Group of Nations” – President Akufo-Addo
“Admitting the African Union to an expanded G21 would have the same galvanising effect within Africa that the EU’s participation in the G20 has within Europe, strengthening policy co-ordination and coherence across the fifty-four (54) African economies.” These were the words of the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Wednesday, 22nd September […]
Air pollution: Even worse than we thought – WHO
Air pollution is even more dangerous than previously thought, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, as it slashes maximum safe levels of key pollutants such nitrogen dioxide. An estimated seven million people die prematurely each year from diseases linked to air pollution, the WHO says. Low- and middle-income countries suffer the most, because of […]
Dozens die in clash with Madagascar cattle thieves
At least 46 people have died in Madagascar in a clash between cattle thieves and villagers. The attack took place in the Marovitsika commune in the south-east of the country. Around 120 armed men carried out the raid on two villages, Ambohitsohy and Vohitsimbe. The country’s human rights commission says it will conduct an independent […]
