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Ghana: Minority Leader Calls for Transparent Voting Process in 2024 Budget Approval.

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Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, has reiterated the Minority’s demand for a formal vote on the budget estimates before final approval of the 2024 budget. During an appearance on the Citi Breakfast Show on Citi FM, Forson emphasized the significance of Order 98 in Ghana’s standing order, which stipulates that once the Speaker rules …

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Astounding Discovery: Six Planets Dance in Synchronized Harmony Around Nearby Star.

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Recently, astronomers uncovered an extraordinary solar system where six planets gracefully orbit a neighboring star in perfect synchronization, resembling a celestial orchestra frozen in time. The revelation, unveiled on Wednesday, showcases a rare and preserved cosmic spectacle that offers a window into the formation processes of solar systems throughout the Milky Way galaxy. Nestled within …

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GIDA Disputes Dawhenya Dam Spillage as Sole Cause of Local Flooding.

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The Ghana Irrigation Development Authority (GIDA) has contested assertions attributing the flooding in the Dawhenya area solely to the spillage from the Dawhenya Dam. The recent spillage, occurring on November 27, 2023, led to significant devastation in the region, displacing numerous residents and submerging properties in floodwaters. In a statement released on Thursday, November 30, …

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Ghana: MoMo Agents Set GH¢1,000 Limit on Cash Withdrawals per Transaction.

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In a collective effort to advocate for fair compensation, Mobile Money (MoMo) agents in Ghana are implementing a temporary measure, restricting cash withdrawals to a maximum of GH¢1,000 per transaction, starting December 1, 2023. The decision, jointly announced by four prominent MoMo Associations—Northern MoMo Agents Association of Ghana (NOMAAG), Mobile Money Advocacy Group (MOMAG), Mobile …

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Bolt Suspends Over 5,000 Drivers in Kenya Over Safety Non-Compliance.

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Bolt, an on-demand mobility platform, recently disclosed the suspension of more than 5,000 drivers from its platform within Kenya over the past six months. These suspensions were attributed to various safety-related issues and non-compliance matters, highlighting the company’s unwavering commitment to prioritizing the safety of both riders and drivers. Linda Ndungu, Bolt Kenya’s Country Manager, …

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Cameroon Plans Nationwide Rollout of Malaria Vaccine in 2024.

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The United Nations marked a significant step in combating malaria across Africa following the arrival of the initial consignment of doses in Cameroon, heralding the anticipated scale-up of malaria vaccination efforts. Initiated in 2019, a pilot phase in Ghana, Kenya, and Malawi witnessed over two million children receiving vaccinations, leading to considerable reductions in severe …

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FAO Initiative Empowers South Sudanese Pastoralists with Climate-Resilient Livestock Farming.

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Livestock serves as a vital source of livelihood for South Sudanese pastoralists like Michael Lokuru Kuri, yet their way of life faces threats from conflicts over scarce resources and the adverse impacts of climate change. Having endured raids that significantly depleted his cattle stock, 34-year-old Lokuru from Nakoringomo village in Kapoeta South County, Eastern Equatoria …

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Nigerian President Unveils Landmark Budget Following Extensive Reforms.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu emphasized economic growth and national security as key priorities while presenting his inaugural budget proposal since assuming office and initiating sweeping reforms. Addressing lawmakers in Abuja, President Tinubu highlighted the pivotal aspects of the 27.5-trillion naira ($34.84 billion) budget for 2024, stressing the critical need to attract investments and address the …

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AfDB President Adesina: Africa’s Abundance Implies Unacceptable Poverty.

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African Development Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina emphasized Africa’s vast wealth of natural resources, possessing $6.2 trillion in value, 65 percent of the world’s uncultivated arable land, and a burgeoning youth populace, underscoring that the continent should not endure poverty. Addressing an audience at The Guardian’s 40th-anniversary lecture in Lagos themed ‘For the World …

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Tinubu Authorizes Recruitment Drive for 30,000 Policemen to Bolster National Security.

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Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, announced during his recent visit to Adamawa State that President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned a substantial increase in the annual recruitment of policemen to 30,000, tripling the former yearly intake of 10,000 approved during the previous administration led by President Muhammadu Buhari. Highlighting the prevalent issue of police …

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