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IMF Delegation Arrives in Ghana for Second Review and Third Tranche Discussions

Ghana is gearing up for its second review under the three-year, $3 billion IMF-supported post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). Starting today, Tuesday, April 2, 2024, this review follows the successful completion of the first review earlier in January. The IMF mission staff arrived in Ghana over the weekend to …

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Bus Crash in South Africa Kills 45, Leaves 8-Year-Old Girl Sole Survivor

In an incident near Mmamatlakala, South Africa, a bus carrying pilgrims to an Easter festival met with a tragic accident. The bus, filled with passengers, lost control and careened off a bridge on the Mmamatlakala Pass, plummeting approximately 100 meters into a ravine below. Upon impact, the bus burst into …

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Keli Gadzekpo Steps Down as ECG Board Chair Due to Personal Reasons

Keli Gadzekpo, the Board Chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has tendered his resignation, citing personal reasons. His resignation, effective immediately, was confirmed by sources within the ECG on Tuesday evening, March 26, 2024. Gadzekpo, appointed to the ECG Board in 2017 by then Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko, …

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All African Games 2023: Ghana’s Cadman Yamoah Wins Gold in Men’s High Jump

Ghana’s Cadman Yamoah has secured the nation’s first-ever gold medal at the All African Games Accra 2023 in the men’s high jump event. Yamoah clinched the top spot by clearing a height of 2.23 meters, showcasing exceptional skill and determination. Yamoah’s performance was not only impressive but also came tantalizingly …

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Bukom Banku’s Son, Ambitious Tilapia Advances to Final, Aims for Gold Medal at African Games

In the ongoing 2023 African Games boxing events, Abubakar Kamoko, also known as Ambitious Tilapia and son of former boxer Braimah Kamoko, famously known as Bukom Banku, has secured a spot in the final. Abubakar achieved this feat by defeating DR Congo’s Nathan Nlandu in the Cruiserweight division with a …

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Attorney General Responds to Alban Bagbin Claims of Suit at the Supreme Court Preventing Him From Continuing With the Vetting of Ministerial Nominees

In response to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s statement regarding the Parliament’s decision to halt the approval process for ministerial nominees, the Attorney-General has issued a detailed response clarifying the legal status of the situation. The Attorney-General, in a letter dated March 21, 2024, addressed to Speaker Bagbin, highlighted several key points …

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Mohamed Diomande Declines Ghana Call-Up, Seeks Time to Decide International Future

Mohamed Diomande has declined Ghana’s call-up for the upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda, citing the need for more time to decide on his international future. Born in Ivory Coast, Diomande previously played for the Right to Dream academy in Ghana before moving to Europe to join FC Nordsjaelland. …

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Brazilian Footballer Robinho to Serve 9-Year Prison Sentence for Rape

Former Manchester City and AC Milan footballer Robinho has been mandated by a Brazilian court to serve a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a group sexual assault in 2013. The decision comes after an Italian court sentenced him to the same prison term in 2017 for the same …

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GES Urges Headteachers to Keep Schools Open Amidst Teacher Strike

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has issued a directive to headteachers of junior and senior high schools to maintain school operations and ensure the safety of students, despite an ongoing strike by three teacher unions. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and …

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Mohamed Kudus Out of Ghana Squad for Nigeria, Uganda Friendlies Due to Injury

Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, will be missing the talents of midfielder Mohamed Kudus for their upcoming international friendlies against Nigeria and Uganda. Kudus, a key player for West Ham, has been sidelined due to a shoulder issue, forcing him to withdraw from contention for the matches. Initially included …

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