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Oxford University Honours Kufuor

  • May 12, 2023

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has been honoured by his alma mater, the University of Oxford’s Exeter College, with the unveiling of two art works bearing his photograph in the college. The two commissioned works of art—a photographic portrait and an oil painting – will decorate the hall of an 18th century building, Cohen Quad, […]

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Eurovision: Ukraine’s Zelensky Should Address Contest, Says Rishi Sunak

  • May 12, 2023

Rishi Sunak is “disappointed” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has not been allowed to address this year’s Eurovision, his spokesman says. The organisers, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), say it would breach its political impartiality. But Downing Street said it would be “fitting” for Mr Zelensky to speak given Russia’s invasion of his country. Labour leader […]

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Pope Francis Warns Pets Must Not Replace Children In Italy

  • May 12, 2023

Starting a family in Italy is becoming a “titanic effort” that only the rich can afford, Pope Francis has warned. Addressing a conference on Italy’s demographic crisis, he said pets were replacing children in many households. Also on stage were dozens of young people, wearing t-shirts saying “we can do this” – alluding to convincing […]

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EU Invests GH¢75m To Support Ghana’s Exports

  • May 11, 2023

The European Union (EU) has invested GH¢75 million (€6.2 million) to help boost the competitiveness of the country’s exports on the international market. The investment, made in the last four years, focused on three main value chains which included cassava, fruits (mango and pineapple), cosmetics and personal care products. It was a contribution to the […]

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Zelensky Says Ukraine Needs More Time For Counter-Offensive

  • May 11, 2023

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has said his country needs more time to launch a much-anticipated counter-offensive against Russian forces, as the military awaits the delivery of promised aid. The expected attack could be decisive in the war, redrawing frontlines that, for months, have remained unchanged. It will also be a crucial test for Ukraine, eager […]

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Otumfuo Secures US Scholarships For Ghanaians

  • May 10, 2023

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has secured a scholarship package for Ghanaian students to study at the prestigious University of Memphis, Tennessee, in the United States of America (USA). Under the deal, qualified Ghanaian students will travel to Memphis University to undertake their undergraduate, master’s and PhD. Up to 70 per cent of the […]

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France Calls On EU To List Wagner As ‘Terrorists’, UK Considering

  • May 10, 2023

The French parliament has adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to formally label Russia’s mercenary Wagner force a “terror group” as reports emerged that the United Kingdom also appears poised to designate the group a “terror organisation”. The resolution on Tuesday, which is non-binding and largely symbolic, passed France’s parliament with unanimous support across the […]