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Arrest, prosecute and deport illegal miners – John Mahama

  • May 15, 2013

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the newly commissioned inter-ministerial taskforce on illegal mining to arrest, prosecute and deport foreign nationals involved in illegal mining in the country. He thus cautioned all persons involved in the trade saying their activities must cease with immediate effect. “Government is not against small scale mining. Your mandate is […]

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Rawlings canvasses political solution to Syria conflict

  • May 15, 2013

Ghana’s former President, Flt Lt Jerry John Rawlings has at a conference of former Heads of State in Bahrain called on Israel to restrain itself in its involvement in the conflict in Syria. President Rawlings also called on the rest of the international community to reinvigorate the option of political solution of the Syria conflict […]

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Ghana is 4th investment destination in sub-Sahara Africa – WEF

  • May 15, 2013

The World Economic Forum’s Global Competitive Index 2012/2013 has ranked Ghana as the 4th investment destination in sub-Saharan Africa and 3rd among the five top recipient of Foreign Direct Investment into Africa. Vice President Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, who disclosed this in Accra on Tuesday, stressed that with the attainment of such ranking; the new […]

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President Mahama commends Canada for supporting Ghana

  • May 15, 2013

  President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday commended the Canadian Government for continuously supporting Ghana in her development agenda, particularly in health, water and agriculture, over the years. He said: “Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) has become a household name, especially rural northern Ghana, for its support in the provision of potable […]

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Canadian Governor General’s State Visit To Ghana

  • May 15, 2013

  At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston are on a  State visit to the Republic of Ghana, from May 13 to 16 ITINERARY. Accra Monday, May 13 3:15 p.m. Official Welcoming Ceremony in Ghana Upon […]

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Nigeria: Goodluck Jonathan declares Emergency in three states

  • May 14, 2013

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency in three states after a spate of deadly attacks by Islamist militant groups. In a televised address, he said he had given the military powers to take over security in the states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. He also ordered more troops to be sent […]

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South Africa: Lonmin workers on strike after shooting

  • May 14, 2013

Workers at Lonmin’s platinum operations in South Africa have gone on a wildcat strike. The action follows the shooting of a union official at the weekend and has reignited fears of the violence that hit the industry last year. Last August, 34 miners were shot dead at Lonmin’s Marikana platinum mine near Rustenburg. Lonmin, whose […]