Amnesty International has called on government to institute measures to guarantee continuous improvement in its human rights record. It said, although Ghana’s human rights situation was improving steadily compared to most countries in Africa there was still much to be done. Mr Lawrence Amesu, Director of Amnesty International Ghana, made the call in a presentation […]
The Minority in Parliament on Thursday expressed concern on certain “illegalities” inherent in the three-billion dollar Chinese loan agreement, urging a critical review of the process to enable the country maximise the benefits of the facility. They held that the present agreement, apart from those illegalities, was fraught with unfavourable terms and conditions for Ghana […]
President John Mahama and First Lady, Lordina, have arrived in Addis Ababa for the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU) and the 21st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. President Mahama is expected to hold a number of discussions […]
The first ever International Day to end Obstetric Fistula has been observed in Ghana with a call to end the shame, isolation and the disease. On the occasion, the Ministry of Health, the Ghana Health Service, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), have come together to highlight the […]
A High-Powered investment delegation from France who are in the country to explore business opportunities, called on the President, John Mahama yesterday. The delegation, which is made up of leading members of the movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF), would seek partnership with the Ghanaian businesses in the various sectors of the economy. Interacting […]
The soldier killed in an attack on a London street has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Drummer Rigby, 25, from Manchester, leaves behind a two-year-old son. Two men are under arrest in hospital after police shot them near Woolwich Barracks on Wednesday afternoon, in the […]
The Russian Embassy in Ghana, on Thursday donated 250 books valued at GH¢6,000 to the Russian section of the Modern Languages Department, University of Ghana (UG). Mr Igor Degtyarev, Minister-Counsellor of the Russian Embassy, said the donation aimed at promoting the study of the Russian language in the country. He said the Embassy has been […]
Social protection policies can play a key role in the fight against child labour, which currently affects some 215 million children worldwide. The International Labour Organization (ILO), an body of the United Nations’ Organisation, in its report on child labour, economic vulnerability, social protection and the fight against child labour, reviewed relevant research on how […]
President John Dramani Mahama will leave Accra today to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to take part in activities to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the Organisation of African Unity, now the Africa Union. A statement signed by Deputy Minister for Information and Media Relations, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the President while in Addis […]
Ghana and Turkey have affirmed their commitment to increase their trade portfolio from the current $500 million to $1 billion by 2015. President John Dramani Mahama and the outgoing Turkish Ambassador, Mr Aydin Nurham, made the pledge yesterday at the Flagstaff House, Kanda in Accra. Mr Nurham, who has completed his one-and-a-half-year duty tour of […]
