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Ablekuma North: EC cancels recollation after Regional Office attack
By Edward Acquah Accra, Jan 17, GNA- The Electroral Commission (EC) has called off the planned continuation of the recollation exercise for the Ablekuma-North Constituency after an attack…
Economy
Okaikoi South: AMA engages stakeholders on centralised digital payment system
By Albert Allotey Accra, Jan. 17, GNA – The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has engaged with stakeholders of the Okaikoi South Sub-Metropolitan District to introduce the new centralised…
Business
Muslim Community in Koforidua welcomes microcredit scheme
By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Jan. 16, GNA – Muslims at Koforidua Zongo have hailed President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to institute microcredit scheme for deprived communities. Microcredit…
Politics
Profile of Ahmed Ibrahim, Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister-designate
By Iddi Yire Accra, Jan 17, GNA – Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament MP for Banda, has been nominated by President John…
Social
Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza: Statement of Morocco’s Foreign Ministry
Rabat, Jan 17 (MAP/GNA) – Two days before the Gaza ceasefire agreement comes into force, the Kingdom of Morocco welcomes the progress made towards halting the hostilities and…
Court & Crime
Three in court over alleged kidnapping and assault of businessman
By Joyce Danso Accra, Jan. 17, GNA- Three of five individuals have been brought before an Accra Circuit Court for their alleged involvement in the kidnapping and assault…
Education
Private Universities produce problem-solvers-Pro-Chancellor
By Eunice Hilda A. Mensah/Dorcas Stephens Accra, Jan.17, GNA – Bishop John Kwamena Essel, the Pro-Chancellor of the Knutsford University, a newly chartered private University, has called on…
Health
Mobile Food Vendors guilty of cholera surge in Western Region-Director
By Mildred Siabi-Mensah Takoradi, Jan. 17, GNA – Dr. Gifty Amugi, the Deputy Western Regional Director of the Public Health, says despite the gains made in cholera control…
Features
Building a safer Ghana: The leaders behind President Mahama’s security overhaul
A GNA Feature by Eric Appah Marfo Accra, Jan. 17, GNA— In a significant step toward addressing Ghana’s evolving security needs, President John Dramani Mahama has announced a…
Foreign Features
Guangdong’s GDP estimated to surpass 14 trillion yuan in 2024
In accordance with the government work report that the governor of Guangdong province delivered at the Third Session of the 14th Guangdong Provincial People’s Congress on January 15,…
Sports
2024 Beach Soccer Premiere League finals slated for January 26
By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu Keta (VR) Jan 17, GNA-The much-awaited 2024 Beach Soccer Premiere League grand finale between Layoca Beach Soccer Club and Havedzi Mighty Warriors has been…
Entertainment
Meet El Baby: TV personality and hype man making an impact in the entertainment industry
Accra, Jan. 15, GNA – Emmanuel Adams, popularly known as El Baby, has carved a unique niche for himself in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Born on February 4, 1992,…
World
Netanyahu says hostage deal now agreed
Israel, Jan 17, (BBC/GNA)- The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a “deal to release the hostages” has been agreed. Netanyahu had delayed a cabinet vote…
Africa
At least 40 farmers killed in Nigerian militant attack
Lagos, Jan 15, (dpa/GNA) – At least 40 farmers were killed in an attack, by the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram in Nigeria, an official said on Monday.…
Americas
Wildfire devours 3,500 hectares of national park in Argentina
BUENOS AIRES, Jan. 15, (Xinhua/GNA) — The wildfire in Argentina’s Nahuel Huapi National Park has so far destroyed over 3,500 hectares, local authorities reported on Friday. “Following several…
Asia
Netanyahu says hostage deal now agreed
Israel, Jan 17, (BBC/GNA)- The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a “deal to release the hostages” has been agreed. Netanyahu had delayed a cabinet vote…
Europe
Zebra died after rhino unintentionally punctured stomach at UK zoo
London, Jan 15, (PA Media/dpa/GNA) – A male zebra died after a female rhino, unintentionally punctured his stomach, a zoo said. Colchester Zoo, in England’s east, said the…
Middle East
Qatar announces historic ceasefire, hostage release between Israel and Hamas
Jan 16, GNA – Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has announced the conclusion of a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas. The historic…
Digital farming tools boost South Africa’s smallholder farmers
Smallholder maize farmers in six South African provinces are using homegrown digital tech normally available only to commercial farmers to get the most out of their fields.
Music bridges memory gaps for New York Alzheimer's patients
The Unforgettable Chorus in New York is using music to help people with memory loss reconnect with family, friends and themselves. Since 2011, the choir has been a beacon of hope, offering...
New York subway art project lets riders share worries, hopes, dreams
As another turbulent year ends, New Yorkers are finding an outlet for their emotions in an unusual place — a subway station wall. A public art project called Subway Therapy invites people to share their thoughts and feelings via colorful sticky notes, creating a collage of hopes, frustrations and reflections.
Foreign aid under Trump will be audited, analysts anticipate
How much U.S. foreign assistance is allocated and where it goes are two key questions as the Trump administration prepares to take office in January. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias looks at some sectors where cuts are expected and others that may be a priority.