Kenyan lawmakers voted Thursday to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office over accusations of gross misconduct, irregular acquisition of wealth, undermining of the president and ethnic division, among other charges. Lawmakers proceeded with the impeachment even after Gachagua fell ill. The Senate approved five of the 11 charges against him, immediately removing him from […]
Professor Godwell Nhamo of the University of South Africa (UniSA) has encouraged Ghanaian universities to align their research works with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) frameworks to contribute towards attaining the 17 intertwined goals by 2030. He said the 17 SDGs had 169 targets and many indicators out of which university lecturers and research students […]
The inaugural Investment Forum for Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) kicked off today in Nairobi, Kenya, urging Western countries to increase financial and technical assistance to help Africa achieve its renewable energy targets. Participants emphasized that without the necessary support, the continent may struggle to establish a sustainable energy path, which is crucial […]
Karim Asad Ahmad Khan KC, Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), praised Ghana for its long-standing peace, emphasising that the order should not be taken for granted. “Complacency is the enemy of peace. You should never take the peace Ghana is enjoying for granted,” he said. Mr. Khan offered the advice during a […]
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has called on the government of Ghana to increase domestic financing and ensure political commitment for the provision of family planning services and products. According to Dr Wilfred Ochan, the UNFPA Country Representative to Ghana, access to family planning services and products as well as contraceptives would help empower […]
Kenya’s parliament has begun the final step to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office just two years after he was elected on a joint ticket with the president. An overwhelming majority voted in the National Assembly last week to approve his impeachment, setting the stage for the two-day trial in the Senate that takes […]
Ethiopians across the country on Monday marked the National Flag Day, underscoring the importance of the country’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. A series of events celebrated the day to reinforce the East African country’s commitment to peace and development. Speaking at the premises of the Ethiopian House of Peoples’ Representatives (HoPR), the lower house […]
Saudi Crown prince Mohammed bin Salman attended talks in Cairo on Tuesday with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, where they agreed to boost trade and investment co operation and urged for ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon. According to the Egyptian presidency, the two leaders signed a deal to stimulate and protect mutual investments between […]
The World Health Organization said on Monday it had approved Bavarian Nordic’s (BAVA.CO), opens new tab mpox vaccine for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, an age group considered especially vulnerable to outbreaks of the disease that has triggered global concern. The WHO said in a statement that it gave the Jynneos vaccine prequalification for […]
Ghana’s rapidly expanding digital economy is set to drive future economic growth, according to business and trade experts who gathered for a roundtable discussion in Accra on October 8. The event, organized by the International Perspective for Policy and Governance (IPPG), was held under the theme, ‘Navigating the Current Business Environment in Ghana: Impacts on […]
