The Ashanti regional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is targeting 85 per cent of votes in the region in the December polls, the running mate of the flag bearer of the party, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has said.
That, he said, …
The Northern Regional branch and New Juaben South Constituency of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Saturday organised health walks as part of the party’s electioneering to win voters for the party.
The enthusiastic supporters…
At least 21 people are now known to have died after a landslide at a massive rubbish dump in the Ugandan capital, Kampala, police have said.
Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors afte…
In a bid to improve road infrastructure in the Volta Region, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has embarked on a rigorous reshaping of some roads in the region.
So far, about 140 km of roads have been reshaped at the cost of abou…
Venezuela's opposition coalition has called for protests to be held worldwide on 17 August in support of its claim to have won the country's presidential election.
President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner by the government-con…
Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia believes conducting free, fair and transparent elections in Africa is the panacea to sustaining the continent’s peace and political stability.
He advanced this discours…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has urged trainee nurses to focus on securing stable employment rather than relying on allowances.
He emphasised the importance of creating sustainable job opportunities for healthcare profession…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has pledged to resist any unlawful attempts by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to win the upcoming December 7 elections.
This response follows comments by the Member of…
Paul Kagame has been sworn in for a fourth term as Rwanda's president after winning 99% of the vote in last month's election.
While some hail Mr Kagame for bringing peace and stability to his country after the 1994 genocide, others ac…
The US has sent a guided missile submarine to the Middle East, as tensions grow in the region.
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin also said an aircraft carrier which was already heading to the area would sail there more quickly.
The mo…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) last Saturday launched its Upper West Regional Campaign code-named ‘Operation 11-11.’
The objective is to win all the 11 seats in the region and also win the presidential votes to ensure a victory …
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has stated that it is a pleasant feeling to be vindicated in the Airbus scandal.
“No allegations of wrongdoing have been proven against me, including the …
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera has secured his party's support to run for a second term in next year's election, but his chances of retaining power may depend on his Malawi Congress Party finding a strong alliance partner.
The MCP, w…
Six thousand riot-trained police officers were on standby to respond to potential disorder wherever it happened on Wednesday night.
But while thousands of anti-racism campaigners turned out, the far-right was largely absent.
That w…
Mr Simon Kweku Tetteh, the Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has expressed satisfaction in his significant contributions to the development of the constituency.
He is now seeking the next challenge by becoming a Mem…
The second Lady, Samira Bawumia has called on the people of the Oti Region to appreciate the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the creation of the region by voting massively for the party in the 2024 general election.
“The NPP had since t…
Kenyan police have fired tear gas to disperse small groups of anti-government protesters in the capital, Nairobi, demanding better governance as a new cabinet was sworn in.
Businesses in the city were closed and public transport paral…
Carles Puigdemont, the exiled ex-Catalan leader, has evaded a massive police manhunt and fled Spain, his party has said.
Spanish authorities launched a large manhunt for Mr Puigdemont on Thursday after he made a shock return to Spain,…
The Majority in Parliament has called on Speaker, Alban Bagbin, to consider using a specially constructed dome at the car park for parliamentary business scheduled for September 3, 2024.
This suggestion comes after the Speaker recal…
The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region has been adjudged as the overall best-performing assembly in the region for the year 2023.
The assembly scored 91.13 per cent, an excellent grade.
Atiwa East District Asse…
On Thursday, Donald Trump walked into a room of journalists gathered at his Mar-a-Lago estate for a news conference. He didn’t look particularly happy.
His remarks came after a week in which Kamala Harris and her new running mate Tim …
A US court has convicted a Mozambican former finance minister over a 10-year-old conspiracy that triggered the worst economic crisis in his home country since independence.
Manuel Chang was found guilty of accepting pay-offs through U…
The running mate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has stated that the next NDC government will support cocoa farmers with inputs to increase productivity.
She said it was disturbing that b…
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has reiterated his commitment to introducing a new tax structure to foster economic growth and development if elected as President on December 7, 2024.
He also pro…
The Miss South Africa beauty contestant at the centre of a nationality row has withdrawn from the competition, saying she took the decision for her and her family's safety and well-being.
Chidimma Adetshina's announcement on Instagram…
The United States, Egypt and Qatar have released a joint statement calling on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations over a ceasefire and hostage-release deal.
The statement said the three nations had forged a "framework agreement" t…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed three new Ambassadors, including Deputy Chief of Staff Fawaz Aliu, who will serve as Ambassador-At-Large in addition to his current role.
The appointments were anno…
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has officially identified former President John Dramani Mahama as the individual referred to as 'Government Official 1' in the Airbus bribery scandal but has cleared him of any corruption.
Sp…
Kenya’s President William Ruto must be feeling punch-drunk - after suffering another blow to his plans to raise taxes for his cash-strapped, debt-burdened government.
After the recent widespread anti-tax protests - that saw parliament…
The Institute of Public Relations, Ghana (IPR) is prioritizing ethical communication to foster peace in the lead-up to the national elections, according to a recent press release.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, IPR Pres…
The wife of the Vice-President, Samira Bawumia, has said the December 7 general election is about the future and progress of the country and needs someone with a positive track record to be voted president.
She said the flag bearer of …
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has declared there is "a lot of work to be done" in Bangladesh, as he arrived in the country to take over as interim leader.
"People are excited," the 84-year-old told the BBC moments after flying into th…
In its efforts to strengthen the pillars of the nation's democracy, the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) will hold Presidential, Vice-Presidential debates and Evening Encounters with selected candidates between September and November …
Niger has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, a move which signals a burgeoning rift between some West African states and Kyiv.
Niger's military government said it made the move in "solidarity" with neighbouring Mali, who severed their …
US President Joe Biden has said he is not confident there will be a peaceful transition of power if Donald Trump loses the presidential election in November.
In his first interview since he dramatically dropped out of the race last mo…
Ghana’s Parliament is set to reconvene for an emergency session on Tuesday, September 3, following a petition from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The decision to recall MPs from their recess comes after Speaker Alban Ba…
The Minority in Parliament has raised concerns about the management of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), criticising the rising administrative expenditure amidst declining cocoa production.
According to the caucus, cocoa production dropp…
The U.S. said on Wednesday it would provide nearly $414 million in humanitarian assistance for the Democratic Republic of Congo, where more than 25 million people need such aid, nearly a quarter of the country's population.
U.S. Ambassado…
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus - a longtime political foe of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina - has been named the country's interim leader.
The 84-year-old was appointed a day after Ms Hasina fled the country following…
Member of Parliament for Assin North, James Gyakye Quayson has expressed optimism about his mandate being renewed by the people of Assin North in the 2024 election.
The MP held a dual citizenship of Canada and Ghana which led to a c…
The campaign of the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will move to the North East Region on Tuesday after four days in the Upper East Region.
Mr John Mahama will move to two areas in the North East Region on Tuesda…
Failed Independent Parliamentary candidate, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has agreed to return to the New Patriotic Party (NPP). This decision follows his reconciliation with the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Council of Elders on Mond…
About 40 people have been arrested in northern Nigeria for waving Russia's national flag during protests against the high cost of living and what they feel is "bad governance".
Amid this crackdown, army chief Christopher Musa warned t…
Tim Walz touted his rural roots and said Donald Trump would take the US "backwards" as he appeared for the first time as Kamala Harris’s running mate at a raucous Democratic Party rally.
At the event in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, …
Across eight elections in the Fourth Republic, the influence of the smaller political parties in Ghana has diminished with time despite the promise that attended their formation and inauguration.
While they have struggled, the New Pat…
The Paramount Chief of the Bongo Traditional Area, Naba Baba Salifu Atamale Lemyaarum, has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reward the loyalty of the Bongo constituents with significant development projects if the pa…
The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, says Ghana requires an experienced leader to address the current economic woes.
He contends that a trusted team is needed to spearhead ef…
The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, has called for stronger collaboration and knowledge sharing among female leaders of election management bodies across Africa to help consolidate democratic governance on the c…
Security forces in Somalia's southern city of Kismayo have seized hundreds of Islamic face veils from female residents, the city's police chief says.
Warsame Ahmed Gelle told state TV that authorities have been conducting operations t…
Bangladesh is at a historic turning point.
Weeks of anti-government protests have toppled its long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and an interim government is expected to be formed.
After Ms Hasina resigned and fled the coun…
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