U.S. President Barack Obama took oath of office a second time Wednesday at the White House because a word was out of sequence when he was sworn in Tuesday.
His oath taking was administered by Chief Justice John Roberts in front of re…
All leaders of the ASEAN countries have officially confirmed to attend the 14th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit in Thailand, Virasakdi Futrakul, Minister of Foreign Affairs' Permanent Secretary, was quoted by Thai language-ne…
Jordan's King Abdullah II called for an early U.S. involvement in Palestinian-Israeli conflict, local daily The Jordan Times reported on Thursday.
The king made the remarks on Wednesday when receiving a telephone call from U.S. Presi…
In his first working day at the White House on Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama had a full schedule, handling important and tough issues including the economy, Iraq war, Guantanamo prison, among others.
After a grand inaugural …
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister Michael Somare has asked his Fiji counterpart Commodore Frank Bainimarama to reconsider his decision not to attend a special Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Port Moresby next week.
Bainimara…
Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith said here on Thursday his country welcomed the confirmation of Hillary Clinton as U.S. secretary of state in the new administration of President Barack Obama.
Secretary Clinton, who w…
As Hillary Rodham Clinton was finally greenlighted by the Senate Wednesday to take office in the U.S. State Department, other cabinet designees are still undergoing thorough check at the floor.
Another key diplomatic designee, Susan …
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki- moon said here Wednesday that "a true end to violence, and lasting security for both Palestinians and Israelis, will only come through a just and comprehensive settlement to the Arab-Israeli conflict."
"T…
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday expressed the hope for "a constructive dialogue with the United States based on common interests and mutual respect" during the tenure of the new U.S. President Barack Obama.
Assad made t…
Tim Kaine, Virginia governor and a longtime friend of new U.S. President Barack Obama, was elected chairman of the Democratic Party on Wednesday.
The result was expected as Obama had nominated Kaine, 50, for the four-year post earlie…
The Sudanese government said on Wednesday it hopes to turn a new page in relations with the United States following the inauguration of President Barack Obama.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that its gov…
The Palestinian factions' visit to Egypt scheduled on Thursday was delayed, the Egyptian MENA news agency quoted an Egyptian senior official as saying on Wednesday.
The delay is for more consultations between Egypt and both the Pales…
Hundreds of supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Wednesday thronged the Koforidua Jackson's park to attend the party's thanksgiving rally.
They started arriving at the venue at 1000 hours wearing party paraphernalia amidst …
President John Evans Atta Mills has promised to make qualified Muslims part of his administration to realize the national vision of a better Ghana.
He said appointment of Muslims to positions of responsibility would be based on quali…
President John Evans Atta Mills on Thursday released the first list of Ministers and Regional Ministers he has nominated for consideration by Parliament.
A statement signed by Mr J.K. Bebaako-Mensah, Secretary to the President, liste…
Mr. Kojo Yankah, President of the Governing Council of African University College of Communications (AUCC), on Thursday lauded the role of the Ghanaian media in the 2008 general elections.
He, however, condemned certain acts of non-…
Four persons have taken nomination forms to contest for Council of State membership in the Eastern Region.
They include Reverend Mrs Paullina Yeboah, a retired educationist, Dr Adolph Appiah, a medical doctor, Nana Kodua Kesse, Chie…
The Association of NGOs in Central Region (ANCER), an umbrella of civil society organisations, on Thursday congratulated the President, Professor John Evans Atta Mills and his Vice, Mr John Mahama, on their election and assumption "to the …
The Institute of Economic Affairs said on Thursday that it was pleased with the peaceful outcome of the 2008 general elections despite the fact that it stretched democracy and its institutions to their elastic limits.
The IEA said p…
President John Evans Atta Mills has said the appointment of Chief Executives and 30 per cent of the membership of District, Municipal and Metropolitan (MMDCEs) Assemblies would be done in consultation with traditional rulers.
He obse…
Hours before his inauguration, President-elect Barack Obama appointed leading Indian-American lawyer Preeta Bansal as the General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in his administration.
…
The following is the full text of U.S. President Barack Obama's inaugural address delivered on the steps of the U.S. Capitol at noon on Tuesday.
My fellow citizens:
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the tr…
Mr Peter Mac Manu, National Chairman of New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called for extra hard work, intensification of campaign and adoption of new strategies towards Election 2012.
Addressing a thanksgiving service at the Jubilee Pa…
Barack Obama would be the first African American President of the US.
- Obama's would be the seventh inauguration ceremony on the West Front of the US Capitol.
- The 20th Amendment states that the President and Vice President'…
Vice President John Mahama, on Wednesday reasserted the commitment of the founding fathers of Ghana, especially the first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, towards a union government for Africa.
He said the country's enthusiasm t…
Mr Theophilus Tetteh Chaie, National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central in Accra, has called for the support of chiefs and opinion leaders of Nnemmetete (Zongo) in his bid to unite the people for development.
…
The University of Education, Winneba branch of the Tertiary Education Institution Network (TEIN), of the National Democratic Congress,(NDC) has congratulated the President, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills on his election to the highest office …
The Musama Disco Christo Church (MDCC), on Wednesday pledged to pray unceasingly for the physical and spiritual strength of President John Evans Atta Mills, to enable him to rule the country.
A press statement signed by Reverend Jonas…
The pressure group, Committee for Joint Action (CJA), on Tuesday called on the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to deal with issues of corruption and maladministration as part of the promises it made to Ghanaians.
Th…
Mrs. Selina Otuo-Tuffour, a leading member of the Ayeduase Ward of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has underscored the need for leaders and supporters of the Party to close their ranks and unite as they carried out strategies to bring the …
President John Evans Atta Mills has said the appointment of Chief Executives and 30 per cent of the membership of District, Municipal and Metropolitan (MMDCEs) Assemblies would be done in consultation with traditional rulers.
He obse…
Hours before his inauguration, President-elect Barack Obama appointed leading Indian-American lawyer Preeta Bansal as the General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in his administration.
…
U.S. President Barack Obama said he will engage actively with enemies as well as friends to resolve nuclear threats and pledged to use power in a legitimate manner to regain U.S. global credibility, tarnished by the war in Iraq.
Obama,…
The Atta Mills Foundation, a pro-democracy non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Kumasi, on Wednesday congratulated President Barack Obama on his assumption of office as the 44th president of the United States.
It expresse…
Mr Steve Opoku-Mensah, Western Regional Director of the Electoral Commission (EC) said three individuals had collected forms to contest and represent the region as members of the Council of State.
He said their names would not be dis…
With the problem of piracy on the increase off the African coast, Rwanda, a key country of the continent on Monday said India could play a crucial role in tackling the scourge as it had "vast resources".
Rwandan President Paul Kagame…
The Dormaa Peace Council has expressed its gratitude to all stakeholders in the polls in the traditional area for ensuring a peaceful general election.
The Dormaa Peace Council is a representative body constituted under the Dormaa-Ah…
Leading Indian-American lawyer Preeta Bansal has been appointed General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the upcoming administration of President Barack Obama.
The transition team also…
The presidential candidate for the National Patriotic Party (NPP) in
the 2008 general election, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
on Tuesday charged the party's supporters in the Central Region to remain united and rally behind the national …
Barack Hussein Obama, made history at exactly 1707 hours on Tuesday when he was sworn in as the first Black President of the United States (US).
President Obama moves into the oval office as the nation's fourth youngest president at …
The unsuccessful presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, has thanked the people of the Western Region for voting massively for the party in the 2008 general elections.
Briefing the pres…
The members of Kejetia Traders' Association popularly known as "Mighty 18" and the Ashanti Second-Hand Shoe Sellers' Association have, congratulated President Evans Atta Mills on his assumption to the highest office of the nation.
A j…
President John Evans Atta Mills has since January 13 been living and working at the Castle, according to a statement from the Castle signed by Mr Koku Anyidoho, Head of Communications.
The statement said President Mills, not obliviou…
Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Member of Parliament for Takoradi, has said that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) would be back in power by 2012.
He said the party was putting up strategies and is prepared to work efficiently to win…
Nii Nortey Dua, MP for Ledzokuku in Accra, has on behalf of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), extended his appreciation to the electorate for voting massively for him to win the parliamentary seat in the December election.
H…
The Noble Order of Knights of Marshall, a friendly society within the Catholic Church, on Sunday congratulated President John Atta Mills on his assumption of office and said it was heart warming he had set himself a mission of not being a …
The Noble Order of Knights of Marshall, a friendly society within the Catholic Church, on Sunday congratulated President John Atta Mills on his assumption of office and said it was heart warming he had set himself a mission of not being a …
The members of Kejetia Traders' Association popularly known as "Mighty 18" and the Ashanti Second-Hand Shoe Sellers' Association have, congratulated President Evans Atta Mills on his assumption to the highest office of the nation.
A j…
A motion on notice, which seeks to restrain Mr Fritz Baffour, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, from taking his seat in Parliament was on Friday put before an Accra Fast Track High Court.
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President John Evans Atta Mills on Friday named Colonel Larry Gbevlo-Lartey (Rtd), as Acting National Security Co-ordinator.
A statement signed by Mr. J. K. Bebaako-Mensah, Secretary to the President, also named Mr Yaw Donkor, Acting…
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