The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Zongo Pioneers, a group within the party, has sent a congratulatory message to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on his election to lead the party for political power in 2012.
A press statement issued by the …
The Asante-Akim South Constituency Women Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mrs Comfort Asamoah, has appealed for police protection for alleged threats on her life.
She says she is now living under constant fear and is afrai…
The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on Ghanaians to stand together and resist any attempt by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) to force the nation to return "to the culture of silence."
This comes i…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ashanti has rallied to the defence of the party's National Chairman, Dr Kwabena Adjei, over his criticism of the judiciary, that has stirred public outrage, insisting that, he did nothing wrong.
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Mr. Bakari Sadiq Nyari, President of the Gonja Land Youth Association (GLYA), has advised the youth to address chieftaincy issues in the country with respect and decorum to avoid disputes.
He said most of the chieftaincy disputes in …
The Government has assured members of the Judiciary,
the general public and the international community that it has absolutely no intention of carrying out a political purge of the judiciary.
An official government statement signe…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, Mr Christopher Addae, has expressed concern about what he said was the removal of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign
billboards in the area.
He described this as both…
Mrs Mary Chinery Hesse of Ghana has been appointed as the West African representative on African Union (AU) Panel of The Wise for a first three-year term, a release from the AU Commission said on Friday.
Other members of the Panel ap…
Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, a leading member of New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on President John Evans Atta Mills to intervene and curtail the attacks on the Judiciary arising from the prosecution of former State officials under the Kuf…
Mr. Danilo Vucetic, Special Envoy of Serbian President Boris Tadic, on Wednesday requested Ghana's support against Kosovo's unilateral proclamation to secede from Serbia.
He said Serbian Government considered the proclamation a probl…
Amid mounting concerns over the move to hike the H-1B and L1 visa fee, the US has said it could have an adverse impact on Indian companies and efforts were underway to mitigate it.
However, Washington exuded confidence that the long…
The neglect of uncompleted projects either by successive governments and change of ministerial portfolios, is a worrying phenomenon in Ghana, Mr Kwesi Ahwoi, Food and Agriculture Minister has indicated.
He expressed the sentiment at …
The new technology being offered by BlackBerry to intercept its messenger services is likely to be put to test on Thursday when makers of the smartphone meet officials of Indian security agencies to address their security relatedconcerns.
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Former President John Agyekum Kufour, on Wednesday, led the National Executive of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to pay a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu 11, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
Among the dig…
President Barack Obama has no plans to travel to Pakistan when he visits India and other Asian nations in November this year.
"I haven't heard any discussion on that," White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton said when asked if …
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is shocked at the open castigation and threats against the judiciary by the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Dr. Kwabena Adjei.
The conduct of the NDC Chairman according to the Min…
Violating the ceasefire again,Pakistani troops targeted forward Indian posts along the Line of Control with rockets, mortars and resorted to heavy firing in Poonch district in the wee hours of Thursday.
Pakistan troops attacked the In…
Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday favoured reaching out to the people in Kashmir, saying dialogue and mutual understanding were the key to ending the cycle of violence.
"The anger and pain that are manifesting themselves, e…
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday called his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani and offered more assistance in handling the devastation caused by the floods even though that country was yet to respond to India's last …
South Korean President Lee Myung-bak has proposed a three-step strategy for reunification with North Korea and the introduction of a "unification tax" to cover the ensuing huge financial burden should the two Koreas be reunited.
Lee's …
Asserting that there is no role for politics in disaster response, the Obama Administration has said it expects Pakistan to accept the USD 5 million aid offer from India for its flood relief work.
"In terms of responding to a disaster…
Despite increased political and economic relationship between India and China, tensions remains along their border with rising instances of border violation and aggressive border patrolling by Chinese soldiers, the Pentagon informed the US…
President Lee Myung-bak sought Tuesday to minimize political impact from his surprise proposal for a "unification tax" aimed at preparing for the huge financial burden expected if the two Koreas are reunified some day.
In his Liberatio…
Indian External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna on Monday launched the second phase of pan-African e-network project that offers a range of services in tele-education and tele-medicine to African nations.
Launching the project that w…
The leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday appealed to the Chief Justice, Georgina Wood, to take rapid steps to correct the growing public perception that the judiciary had become politically biased.
Dr Kwab…
India may drag US to the World Trade Organisation for its new "protectionist" move in hiking professional visa fees, a step that will make Indian IT companies less competitive in the American market.
The fee hike is expected to cost…
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh lost the Lok Sabha election from South Delhi in 1999 but he immediately returned Rs two lakh he had taken from writer Khushwant Singh for hiring taxis saying he had not used it.
This act of Prime…
U.S. President Barack Obama accepted an invitation to attend European and NATO summits scheduled in Portugal in November, the White House announced.
Leaders from the European Union said they would welcome Obama to the Lisbon summit in Nov…
Two Jordanians working for a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Darfur were released by their captors, the United Nations announced Tuesday.
The African Union-U.N. Hybrid Operation in Darfur, or UNAMID, said two Jordanians were freed and sent t…
The campaign trail can be a rough road -- just ask US Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who got a pie in the face during a campaign stop in Big Rapids, Mich.
Witnesses at Pepper's Cafe and Deli said that as Levin urged the audience of Mecosta Cou…
China is modernizing its military with intentions of extending its influence far into the Pacific and Indian Oceans, the U.S. Defense Department says.
In its annual report to Congress on China's military, the department said the People's …
Lebanon must remain calm during the holy month of Ramadan as tensions mount during a probe into the slaying of a former prime minister, the government said.
Riyadh and Damascus are urging Lebanese politicians to remain calm as Beirut brac…
A group, calling itself Movement for Economic and Political Awareness (MEPA), has sent a message of
congratulation to Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo on his election as Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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With their ties on an upward trajectory, India and Japan will have strategic dialogue on Saturday when Japanese Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada arrives here for a visit during which wide gamut of issues, including civil nuclear cooperation,…
The Constitution Review Commission (CRC) has so far received 32,000 submissions from the public since it begun work, Professor Albert Fiadjoe, Chairman of the CRC has said.
The Commission has been organising public hearings and mini…
Alhaji Gado Sulemana, a leading member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called for more hard work from the party's foot soldiers to ensure electoral victory in 2012.
He said they should intensify the c…
A total of 234 Indian army personnel have died fighting terrorists in the last four years, the Lok Sabha was informed Monday.
"From 2007 to 2009, 196 army personnel died while 38 lost their lives this year," Defence Minister A K Anton…
India is extremely supportive of South Africa joining the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China) group soon, Indian High Commissioner Virendra Gupta said at a function to mark the country's 64th Independence Day in Johannesburg.
"I…
South Korean and U.S. forces started their annual war games in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula on Monday, military officials here said, amid North Korea's threats that it will deal a "merciless counterblow" against the drills.
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Japan's apology last week for its annexation and colonial rule of Korea was "highly meaningful," and Tokyo needs to make "earnest efforts" toward improving bilateral relations with Seoul, South Korea's top diplomat said Monday.
In his…
President Lee Myung-bak ordered his military Monday to "thoroughly" prepare and conduct extensive annual joint drills with the U.S. as
a means to prevent war from reoccurring on the peninsula.
"Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG) is an exer…
Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on Friday congratulated Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for emerging as the flag bearer of the party.
The members commended the other contestants in a statement for their show of maturity by accept…
Vice President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday called on Muslims to use the month of Ramadan (fasting) to educate the youth on the need for perpetual peace in the country.
"I know that this month of fasting is plagued with a lot of c…
Mr. Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, has urged regional and district security councils to widen the horizon for social justice, provide social amenities and economic opportunities to re-awaken the sense of communality …
Opanin Adusei Peasah, Organizing Secretary of
the Canada branch of the Convention People's Party (CPP), has challenged party supporters not to be swayed by monetary considerations and flirt with other political parties.
He indicated…
India Wednesday extended its demining operations in Sri Lanka for another year, as part of its rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in the war-ravaged northern region.
The High Commission of India here conveyed to the Government …
The strategic partnership with India is an "unconditional priority" of Russia's foreign
policy, President Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday as he congratulated India on its 64th Independence Day.
In his messages to Indian President Pratibh…
North Korea on Sunday threatened to respond
to an imminent joint South Korea-U.S. military drill with "the worst-ever military punishment."
"Now that the uproar of the reckless military drill aiming at our republic has heightened to a…
South Korea and the United States will stage
a two-week joint military drill starting this week with the aim of maintaining security and their joint defense posture on the Korean
Peninsula, military sources said Sunday.
The annual "…
A presidential committee on military reforms
plans to propose to President Lee Myung-bak that the military adopt an operational plan that allows its forces to preemptively strike North Korean bases if they see a sign of impending aggressi…
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