ECOWAS Condemns Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the Russian Federation’s invasion of Ukraine.
A statement issued by ECOWAS Commission on Sunday, February 27, 2022, called on the fighting nations to end the war in order to avoid more ... Read More
ECOWAS Health Ministers Call For Quicker UHC Delivery
An ECOWAS high-level meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Ghana has called on member countries to accelerate the delivery of UHC.
UHC has been defined to mean ensuring that all ECOWAS citizens get timely access to quality health care, regardless ... Read More
Indonesian Consul Paskal Rois Holds Talks With Prez Kuffuor
The Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Ghana, His Excellency Paskal A.B. Rois has paid a courtesy call on former President, John Agyekum Kufuor as part of efforts to deepen bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the visit ... Read More
Over 220 Ghanaians Have Exited Ukraine
Shirley-Ayorkor Botchway - Foreign Affairs Minister
At least 220 Ghanaians who were in Ukraine have exited Ukraine and are expected to return to Ghana, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has said.
According to the Minister, Ghana has already ... Read More
More Than 2,000 Arrested At Anti-War Protests In Russia
Police officers arrest a demonstrator during a protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Saint Petersburg on Sunday
Police in Russia have arrested more than 2,000 anti-war protesters across the country, an independent monitor said, on the fourth day of ... Read More
Ukraine Invasion: Putin Puts Nuclear Forces On High Alert
Mr Putin described Western economic sanctions against his country as illegal
Vladimir Putin has ordered Russia's military to put its deterrence forces, which include nuclear weapons, on "special alert".
He told defence chiefs it was because of "aggressive statements" by the West, ... Read More
WFP: Climate Crisis In Madagascar Threatens Food Security
The World Food Program warns Madagascar will continue to suffer severe food shortages and acute hunger if it does not tackle the climate crisis.
Madagascar has been buffeted by four powerful tropical storms in as many weeks. The toll from the ... Read More
UNEP Seeking Solution To Issue Of Increased Plastic Waste
Decreasing the usage of plastic and increasing its recycling is the aim of a resolution being presented at a United Nations Environment Program conference that opens Monday in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. According to the UNEP, 300,000 tons of plastic are ... Read More
Ghanaian Delegation At Dubai Expo
The Minister of Food and Agriculture Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto on Monday led a Ghanaian delegation to the Food for Future Summit and Expo at the ongoing Expo 2020 Food, Agriculture and Livelihood Week in Dubai in the United Arab ... Read More
UN Chief: Russian Invasion ‘Not Irreversible’
António Guterres – UN Secretary-General
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed again Thursday to Russian President Vladimir Putin to cease his invasion of Ukraine and withdraw his troops.
"The decisions of the coming days will shape our world and directly affect the ... Read More