NPP to respond to Alan’s resignation on Tuesday, September 26
The New Patriotic Party NPP says it will respond to the resignation of the former Trade Minister and Flagbearer Hopeful, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen from the party on Tuesday, September 26. This comes after Alan Kyeremtan announced on Monday, his resignation from the New Patriotic Party, to contest in the 2024 general elections as an independent candidate. Kyeremateng emphasized his commitment...
BoG maintains policy rate at 30%
The Central Bank has maintained its monetary policy rate at 30%. Policy rate hikes by the Central Bank since November last year stand at a cumulative figure of 1,300 basis points (13%). The MPC’s decision to maintain the policy rate is on the back of the 300bps (3%) decrease in the country’s headline inflation rate from 43.1% in July to 40.1%...
Alan Kyerematen Gives up on NPP; Forms New Movement
Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful Alan Kyerematen, has announced his decision to resign from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to contest as an independent candidate in 2024. He also declared the formation of a movement that will offer transformation, hope and positivity among the Ghanaian youth. "...under the circumstances, and given the context provided I wish to use...
Hundreds displaced by tidal waves at Keta, Anloga
Hundreds of residents along the coastal belt of Keta and Anloga in the Volta Region have been displaced in another tidal surge destruction on Wednesday. The affected areas include Abutiakope, Kedzikope, Tetekope, Tetevikope, Tegbi, Woe and their surrounding communities. Mr Promise Bacca, the Assembly Member for Abutiakope Electoral area, briefing the Ghana News Agency, said the situation was a devastating one,...
4th Comic Con Africa: Africa’s largest pop culture festival kicks off in South Africa
Comic fans, creators, gamers, pop culture enthusiasts, cosplayers and anime lovers have started gathering at this year's Comic Con Africa. Local media say the event will have a record attendance as crowds flock to a vast expo centre south of Johannesburg for the event which runs until Monday (Sep. 25). This fan of a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy film written and...
France to end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Sunday that France will end its military presence in Niger and pull its ambassador out of the country after its democratically elected president was deposed in a coup. The announcement is a significant, if predicted, blow to France’s policy in Africa, after French troops pulled out of neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso in recent years after...
Election 2024: Alan Resigns from NPP; Goes Independent
Former Trades Minister, Alan Kyeremateng, has announced his decision to break away from the party and run as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 elections. Kyeremateng’s decision has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, as he has been a steadfast member of the NPP for many years. Kyeremateng, a seasoned politician, is widely recognized for his contributions to the NPP...
Accra Regional Police Commander “hot” over Attacks on #OccupyJulorbiHouse Protesters.
The Police Management Board (POMAB), has summoned the Accra Regional Police Commander, COP Sayibu Gariba, to give account of the brutalization of protesters of the #OccupyJulorbiHouse demonstration by the police. The protesters, who were demonstrating against the government’s economic policies and alleged corruption, were met with excessive force from the police, on Thursday, September 21. Almost 50 protesters including journalists...
Crime: Mahama Ayariga condemns killing of 9 traders on Pusiga-Polimakom Road
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly condemned the recent tragic incident on the Pusiga-Polimakom road in the Upper East Region, where nine traders lost their lives. Among the victims were six women and three men, who were travelling in two separate vehicles en route to Cinkase in neighbouring Togo. The attack also left fifteen...
CAS dismisses Tema Youth FC’s latest application against relegation from DOL
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rejected Tema Youth FC’s latest request for an injunction to prevent the relegation of the club from the Division One League until CAS renders its final decision in its substantive case against the Ghana Football Association (GFA). BACKGROUND The Swiss-based sports appellate body on July 26, 2022 rejected a request of Tema Youth FC for a stay of execution of the GFA’s Appeals Committee decision in relation to...
