Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz has quit the emergency government in a sign of deepening divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's post-conflict plans for Gaza.
Speaking during a news conference in Tel Aviv on Sunday…
President Emmanuel Macron has called snap parliamentary elections later this month in the wake of a big victory for his rival Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the European Parliament vote.
The far-right party is on course to win 32% …
The Ghana Police Service has strongly denied allegations made by Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), regarding the arrest of three individuals in the Awutu Senya East Constituency.
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The Director of Research and Innovation at Kumasi Technical University, Professor Smart Sarpong, has advised political parties to leverage electoral surveys to enhance their engagements with constituents.
In an interview onChannelOne Ne…
The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Titus Glover, has described the historic visit of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Ga state on Sunday, June 9, 2024, as a testament to unity and conflict resolution.
The visit, which was mark…
Over the past eight years, Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, has built one of the world’s largest oil refineries. Spanning nearly 4,000 football fields, construction of the refinery began in 2016 at the Lekki Free Zone outside of Lagos,…
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have been urged to contribute towards a more transparent, credible and a peaceful Election 2024.
Dr Gabriel Gbiel Benarkuu, the Chief Executive Officer of the MIHOSO Foundation International, a Sunyani…
The Duke of Sussex will be able to appeal against a High Court ruling which dismissed his challenge over a decision to downgrade his level of personal security when he visits the UK.
Prince Harry first took legal action against the Ho…
Mr. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, founder of the Movement for Change and presidential aspirant, has expressed concern about the loss of confidence in Ghana's economy amid cedi depreciation sparking speculation and inflation fears.
Due to…
The Centre for Social Mobilization and Sustainable Development (Censodev) has held a town hall meeting on Women's Voter Mobilization Project 2024 in Tumu to boost female participation in the 2024 general election.
It also officially lau…
Japan’s fertility rate, which has seen a precipitous fall for many years, has reached another record low as the government ramps up efforts to encourage young people to get married and start families — even launching its own dating app.
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South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) will invite other political parties to form a government of national unity, its leader President Cyril Ramaphosa has said.
It comes after last week's election in which the ANC lost its ma…
Professor Mercy Afua Adutwumwaa Derkyi, the Bono Regional Chairperson of the National Peace Council has advised the Electoral Commission to endeavour to remain impartial in the electoral processes ahead Election 2024.
That would guaran…
Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Majority Leader in Parliament, has urged the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to diligently strive for victory in the December 7 general elections.
He indicated that the NPP recognised and r…
Dutch voters have begun four days of voting across the European Union, with exit polls suggesting a tight race between a left-green alliance and the party of anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders.
Right-wing and far-right parties are wide…
The presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said that he intends to train a million more youth under his government in the tourism, pharmaceuticals, sports and creative arts sectors to bring in new…
The Electoral Commission’s Head of Electoral Services, Dr Serebour Quaicoe has been reassigned to head EC’s training department, effective July 1, 2024.
A letter signed by the Chairperson of the Commission, Jean Mensa, directed the …
At least 150 people, including 35 children, are feared dead in a massacre in a village in central Sudan blamed on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group fighting the army.
The rivals have been battling over control of …
The US has told Israel it must be fully "transparent" over an air strike that reportedly killed at least 35 people at a central Gaza school packed with displaced people on Thursday morning.
Local journalists told the BBC a warplane ha…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended four executives from the Amenfi Central Constituency for alleged "anti-party behavior," according to a statement signed by the party's General Secretary, Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.
The s…
Twenty-two Chinese nationals have pleaded guilty to committing cyber-related crimes in Zambia.
They are among 77 suspects who were arrested in April in connection to what authorities described as a "sophisticated internet fraud syndic…
Narendra Modi is set to be India's prime minister for a third time, a day after humbling election results which saw his majority slashed by a resurgent opposition.
Mr Modi was backed to be prime minister again following a meeting with…
The President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Ghana, Mark Amoamah, has called for an efficient and effective distribution of all polling materials as the country prepares for the December 7, 2024 polls. "We …
With six months to the December 7 presidential election, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is the most preferred person to take over as president compared to John Dramani Mahama, a baseline survey by Professor Smart Sarpong, Director of R…
The President of the Ghana Hotels Association (GHA), Dr Edward Ackah-Nyamike Jnr, has urged the Ghanaian electorate to vote for a God-fearing leader when the country goes to the polls on December 7, 2024.“Ghana is at the crossroads of its …
Elected, accused of corruption - fired, accused of rape - acquitted, elected president, accused of corruption again - denied again, ousted, imprisoned for contempt of court - freed, barred from becoming an MP.
For most politicians alm…
The Greater Accra House of Chiefs has urged Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to remain true to his calm and humble personality.
According to the House of Chiefs, these traits are essential qualities…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Effutu constituency in the Central region has denied allegations by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that Majority Leader and incumbent MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin has brought in 71 soldiers from o…
Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the leader and founder of the Movement for Change and an independent presidential aspirant has taken his national tour to the Eastern Region, urging Ghanaians to vote for him in the upcoming presidential election.
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Nigeria’s trade unions have suspended a general strike by workers that has brought economic activity to a halt this week.
The decision comes after the government promised to increase the national minimum wage to at least 60,000 naira …
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have squared off in their first televised encounter of the general election campaign so far.
Here’s what you need to know from the hour-long debate on ITV.
1. The prime minister went on the atta…
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reversed its directive to prevent political party agents from observing the vote transfer exercise.
In a memo to its district officers on Sunday, June 2, the EC directed that agents of political parties…
The Paramount Chief of has Anfoega Traditional Area, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, has urged the citizenry to avoid partisanship and embrace progressivce ideas that will advance the development of the country.
"We have had independence for over …
Ahead of opening statements in Hunter Biden’s gun possession trial, which are expected on Tuesday, his father released a statement that illustrated the fine line he is trying to walk in the midst of his re-election campaign.
“I am the…
Members of Parliament have been recalled from recess to commence the third meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic on June 11.
The notice of commencement, issued by the Speaker of Parliament, A…
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that Ghana cannot be excluded from the global economic hardship.
In Dr. Bawumia’s view, the current economic challenges are a global phenomenon, and Ghana…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) says it will not deploy agents to monitor the ongoing vote transfer exercise.
This decision follows the Electoral Commission’s (EC) directive to its district officers to deny party agents access to cent…
South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) is faced with a tricky dilemma which will determine the future of the country after it spectacularly lost its parliamentary majority in last week's election.
Having won only 40%…
President Joe Biden is expected to issue a sweeping new executive order aimed at curbing migrant arrivals at the US-Mexico border as early as Tuesday.
Under the planned order, US officials could swiftly deport migrants who enter the U…
The two major political parties, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) are at variance with the decision by the Electoral Commission (EC) not to allow agents of political parties to o…
Traditional leaders in the five regions in the north have called on the Electoral Commission (EC) to address challenges that characterised the recent limited voter registration exercise across the country, particularly in northern Ghana.
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The government was installing electronic gates [E-gates] at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to help reduce the interface of travelers with immigration officers, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has said.This is to help introd…
Millions of Nigerians are without electricity after the national grid was shut down as part of a general strike over the rising cost of living.
The country was plunged into darkness shortly after 02:00 local time (01:00 GMT) when unio…
More than 50 people have died in India over the past three days as a brutal heat spell continues to grip parts of the country.
Around 33 people died in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh over the weekend due to the heat.
These inc…
John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has stated that his party is determined to win the December 7 polls to rescue Ghana from the current crisis in which the New Patriotic Party…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed all its agents across the country to defy and disregard the Electoral Commission’s (EC) memo to its district officers to deny the presence of party agents in the ongoing vote transfer exe…
The Omanhene of Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Dr. Kwasi Attah II, has honoured Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, with a symbolic chieftaincy crown.
Dr. Bawumia, who arrived in C…
As Claudia Sheinbaum, the front-runner in Mexico’s presidential election, arrives for a rally in a packed park in the colonial city of Orizaba, the crowd starts to chant "Presidenta!"
Those attending are convinced that is what she is…
The body of a Kenyan climber who died on Mt Everest last week will remain on the mountain where he died, his family has said.
Joshua Cheruiyot Kirui died while on a daring mission to reach the summit of Mt Everest without supplementar…
New registrants at Kadjebi Voter Registration centre have expressed joy after acquiring their new Voter ID Cards.
Madam Faustina Abla Anyadi, 67-year-old first time voter, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at the Voter Re…