In a fervent appeal to the highest echelons of Ghana’s leadership, prospective Hajj pilgrims have called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to reduce the exorbitant Hajj fares. The Muslim community in Ghana has voiced their concerns, highlighting the financial burden imposed by the […]
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African Leaders Unite to Combat Land Degradation, Desertification, and Drought
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – The Tenth session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) convened in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme “Raising Africa’s Ambition to Reduce Land Degradation, Desertification, and Drought.” The conference, attended by African Ministers of Environment, policymakers, and development partners, aims to address the […]
Climate Change Threatens Education: 400 Million Students Affected by School Closures Since 2022
A recent report by the World Bank reveals that climate-related school closures have affected over 400 million students worldwide since 2022, resulting in significant learning losses. The report highlights the critical role of education in addressing climate change, yet notes that it remains massively overlooked in climate financing. According to […]
Africa’s Future Hangs in the Balance: UN Official Sounds Alarm on Land Degradation and Climate Change
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a passionate plea to African leaders, the Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Hanan Morsy warned that the continent’s future is under threat from climate change, land degradation, and desertification. Giving her temarks at the 10th […]
Presidency denies involvement in GIS land dispute
The Office of the President has firmly denied any involvement in a land dispute involving Ghana International School (GIS), following allegations that the Office, through the Head of the VVIP Unit, is connected to attempts to encroach on land belonging to the school. In a statement issued on Thursday, September […]
