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Friday, April 17, 2026
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President of Ghana, has identified “The Next Meal” as the greatest threat to Africa’s democracy. He made this statement during a discussion on democracy, governance, and political integrity in Nigeria. According to Dr. Bawumia, when people’s primary concern is their next meal, democracy becomes a […]
Ghana’s fight against galamsey, or illegal mining, is about to take a new turn. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, has hinted at introducing innovative strategies to protect the country’s water bodies. Speaking during his vetting on January 27, 2025, Buah acknowledged the efforts of […]
Every year on January 30, the world comes together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on global leaders, communities, and individuals to unite, act, and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that affect over 1.5 billion people worldwide. NTDs are a […]
After nearly a century of relentless efforts, Georgia has achieved a monumental milestone: being certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO). This impressive feat places Georgia alongside 45 countries and 1 territory that have successfully eliminated malaria. The WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, congratulated the people of Georgia […]
Ghana’s public debt stock has taken a positive turn, decreasing by 3.3% to GH¢736.0 billion in November 2024, down from GH¢761.0 billion in October 2024, according to the Bank of Ghana’s January 2025 Summary of Economic and Financial Data. This reduction is a testament to the government’s efforts to stabilize […]
