Akosombo Dam Spillage: VEI laments destruction of historical sites in the Volta Region
The Vodza Ecotourism Initiative (VEI) has expressed deep concerns over the negative impact of the spillage of the Akosombo Dam on cultural and historical sites along the Keta Basin. The group insists, the spillage has endangered the preservation of traditional practices and heritage in the area. In a press statement, the group noted that the spillage had a significant impact...
All is set for the 27th GJA Media Awards on October 29
The National Executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) wishes to inform the media fraternity and the general public that all is set for the 27th Annual GJA Media Awards scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at the Accra International Conference Centre, at 3pm prompt. The flagship annual event of the GJA is meant to celebrate professional excellence...
Pru East District: Volta Lake breaks banks; 2,500 residents displaced
The Volta Lake has broken its banks, leading to the displacement of 2,500 residents from nine communities within the Pru East District. The victims comprise 1,302 males and 1,252 females, according to the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO). Communities affected are Kobre Nsuano, Pentecost Nsuano, Adiembra, Fanteakura, Tokobikope, Tonka, Agokope, Logakope and others. The Pru East District NADMO Director, Fredrick Ndila Ntana, said...
District Assembly Elections: AWMA Launches Project To Empower Journalists and Female Candidates
Alliance for Women in Media Africa (AWMA), has launched a project to enhance inclusive participation in local governance in Ghana through capacity building for journalists and female political aspirants in the country. The project seeks to empower thirty (30) journalists and female aspirants contesting the impending District Assembly elections in Greater Accra, Ashanti and Northern Regions. Speaking at the launch, seasoned...
GAF denies withdrawing personnel from rescue operations at Mepe
The Ghana Armed Forces 9(GAF) has debunked reports that military personnel deployed to Mepe in the Votal Region for "Humanitarian Relief Operations" have been withdrawn. This comes after reports on social that the personnel who have helping with the evacuation of victims affected by the spillage of the Akosombo and Kpong dams have been withdrawn. The response was contained in a...
Kenya and Angola call on M23 rebels in DRC to move to a military garrison
Kenyan President William Ruto and his Angolan counterpart Joao Lourenco have called on the M23 rebels fighting government forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to join a military garrison. The two men were speaking at a press conference in Nairobi following talks during a two-day state visit by Lourenco to Kenya. "Jointly we have made good progress but we...
Iran warns Israel to stop war in Gaza or region will ‘go out of control’
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned Israel that the Middle East could spiral out of control if it does not stop strikes on Gaza. He said the US was also "to blame" for providing military support to Israel. Hours later, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned troops his people were in a battle for their lives and said the war against...
TRACE Awards 2023: Rema, Davido, Burna Boy Win Big
Nigerian music superstars Rema, Yemi Alade, Davido emerged as winners at the 2023 Trace Awards in Kigali, Rwanda on Saturday. Divine Ikubor popularly known as Rema, who won the biggest awards at HEADIES 2023 also won big, getting two awards — Song of the Year award for his global hit, ‘Calm Down’ and Best Global African Artist. The young Nigerian...
Prioritize Girl-Child Education – Rebecca Akufo- Addo to African Governments
The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has called on African leaders to pay more attention to girls’ education and empowerment as “only the empowered can empower.” Speaking at the just-ended Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative meeting in Mumbai, India, she reiterated the importance of empowering girls in Africa, to achieve more and succeed. “This is because they will be the mothers...
Akosombo Dam Spillage: Assisting victims our primary objective – Oppong Nkrumah
Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has stated that government is committed to helping victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage to rebuild their lives and return to normalcy. This comes at the back of growing demands for the government to consider relocating the affected individuals to the Saglemi Housing project on a temporary basis. The minister at a press briefing, emphasized...
