2025 AFCON Qualifier: Amankwah Forson Earns Late Black Stars call-up. AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 3, 2024November 29, 20240 3/9/2024 The Black Stars squad for the 2025 AFCON tournament has been augmented after Norwich City midfielder Amankwah Forson was handed a late call-up ahead of the qualifiers against Angola and Niger. The midfielder was initially excluded from Coach Otto Addo’s 23-man squad but was later invited to join the team as they prepare to take on Angola on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Amankwah will join the team to Kumasi for the team’s second training session at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. With six appearances this season, the 21-year-old midfielder found his niche in the English Championship having made an impressive start with two assists. A successful pre-match training session will help the Black Stars kick start their Group E opener against Angola on home
Alan Kyerematen Launches Zumunta: The Muslim Wing Of The Movement For Change. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 3, 2024November 29, 20240 BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE 02-09-2024 Independent Presidential aspirant, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has launched an initiative aimed at uniting all Muslim communities in Ghana. Dubbed ‘ZUMUNTA’ for Alan, the move is a key component of his campaign strategy to consolidate support within the Muslim population and enhance his visibility and chances of winning the upcoming elections. The word ‘ZUMUNTA’ which means “unity” is an initiative by the Movement for Change which seeks to address specific concerns of the Muslim community, provide a unified platform for their voices, and boost their political engagement. Speaking at the launch of the initiative, Mr. Kyerematen emphasized the importance of unity and collective action. “Today, we embark on a new chapter of solidarity and progress. ZUMUNTA is not just
China And Ghana Celebrate 63 Years Of Friendship And Cooperation. AFRICA NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 3, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku - 02/09/2024 China and Ghana Friendship Association has celebrated its 63rd anniversary of the signing of their historic friendship treaty, marking over six decades of mutual cooperation and development. The event, which took place late Friday, underscored the deep bond and shared aspirations between the two nations. A representative from the Chinese Embassy in Ghana highlighted the significance of the occasion in a heartfelt statement, noting that the relationship between China and Ghana has always been strong and mutually beneficial. “China and Ghana have always been very good friends,” the representative said. “We will continue to work together to strengthen people-to-people exchanges, promoting cultural understanding and economic growth.” The treaty, originally signed in 1960, laid the foundation for extensive
Global Cooperation Necessary To Trace Assets Of Criminals – AG Tells Cambridge LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 29, 20240 02/09/24 Story by George Yawson Vineh The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has called on top global actors in the fight against cross-border economic and financial crimes to step up cooperation efforts in order to root out the growing global phenomenon. Speaking at the event, which draws leading figures on fighting economic crime from around the world, Mr. Dame called on top global actors in the fight against cross-border economic and financial crimes to step up cooperation in order to root out the growing global phenomenon. With global trends pointing to the fact that organised financial and economic crimes are on the increase, Godfred Dame noted that the end game of prosecution of crime is to identify and trace the
Mintah Akandoh Stopped From Inspecting Faulty Elevators At Department Of Surgery, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah(02-09-2024) It was announced in August that the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital was indefinitely suspending elective surgeries indefinitely due to faulty elevators at the department, with an exception given to emergency cases. In light of this worrying development, Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament Kwabena Mintah Akandoh paid a surprise visit to assess the worrying situation. However, upon his visit to the facility, officials of the department sought to preclude him on account that he had not sought official permission almost leading to an altercation. Dr Adu Aryee, a surgeon at the facility questioned the Ranking Member’s identity and authority to conduct the visit without prior notice. He is heard on tape quizzing;“I don’t know
Emmanuel Batong Parts Ways With Kulfuo Dream SC; Joins Victory Club Warriors. AFRICA NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 29, 20240 2/9/2024 Kulfuo Dream Sporting Club’s midfielder, Emmanuel Batong has parted ways with the Sissala East-based Division Two club to join Division One League club, Victory Club Warriors.The midfielder put pen to paper in a three-year contractual agreement after he put up a scintillating performance during the 2023/2024 season.This performance caught the attention of numerous clubs which paved the way for the young talented footballer to advance his career.Batong subsequently signed for Victory Club Warriors – a Wenchi-based second-tier club after thorough consultations.The Warriors announced the midfielder’s signing via social media in a brief statement.“Welcome to the Warriors family, Emmanuel Batong,” the club stated.“Introducing our new superstar from Kulfuo Dream Sporting Club; the young sensation joins us on a 3-year deal,” the
The Government Must Work Extra Harder To Boost The Economy- Residents Of Abelemkpe. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 28, 20240 By: Daniel Kwabena Asare Some residents of Abelemkpe have reacted negatively to the downturn in economic conditions. According to them, the hike in prices of commodities has impacted negatively on economy. They further urged the government to lay down pragmatic measures that will help boost Ghana’s economy rather than seeking financial assistance from the World Bank and International Monetary Fund. Agriculture is crucial to Ghana's foreign exchange earnings and overall economic well-being. Through the Feed the Future initiative, USAID helps Ghana achieve self-reliance by enhancing agricultural productivity and profitability, strengthening competitive market systems, increasing access to finance, promoting resilience, optimizing economic inclusion, advancing leadership, and improving nutrition. Ghana’s economy, described by the World Bank in 2019 as the world’s fastest-growing economy, has recently slowed
NDC Central Regional Chairman Prof. Asiedu Donates 7 Vehicles To Power John Mahama’s Campaign LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 28, 20240 2/9/2024𝙱𝚢:𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 In a remarkable display of support and commitment, Prof. Richard Kofi Asiedu, Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has donated seven vehicles to His Excellency John Dramani Mahama. The donation, consisting of six pickups and one mobile information van, aims to enhance the party’s campaign efforts in the Central Region ahead of the December 7th elections. At the presentation ceremony, held at St. Andrews SHS, Mankessim Branch, Prof. Asiedu handed over the vehicles to John Mahama amidst a sea of enthusiastic party supporters clad in NDC t-shirts. The former President expressed his gratitude, thanking Prof. Asiedu for his unwavering support. This generous donation demonstrates Prof. Asiedu’s dedication to the NDC and its mission to secure
Cheddar Promises To Create 8 Million Jobs In 10 Years. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 28, 20240 By: Justice Appiah 02-09-2024 Founder and Leader of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako popularly known as Cheddar has promised to create about 8 million jobs in the next 10 years if given the nod in the upcoming election. The initiative is to help solve the problem of high rate of unemployment as well as increase economic growth across the country. Speaking during the launch of the New Force Movement’s 12 pillars for economic freedom, Mr. Bediako said his movement’s research on attribution reserve shows that gold, iron ore, gas, bauxite, lithium, diamond, potential agro-processing and all the arable lands in the country, amount to $2.4 trillion. “We are determined to bring out every region’s wealth. So, as you can see, we have
𝐍aana 𝐉ane To Be My Co-Driver, Not Driver’s Mate – 𝐌ahama 𝐀ssures. LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 2, 2024November 28, 20240 John Dramani Mahama and Prof. Naana Jane Opoku 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒚 𝑲𝒐𝒌𝒖 𝑨𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒓 Former President John Dramani Mahama has said his running mate in the upcoming general elections, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku will be his co-driver to steers the affairs of the country if the National Democratic Congress emerges victorious. This assertion comes as a direct response to the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia who earlier indicated that there were some decisions he could not take as Vice President because he is only a driver's mate. The NDC Flagbearer in an interaction with party loyalists in Chiana Paga in the Upper East Region assured Ghanaians that Prof. Opoku Agyemang will take direct responsibiltty for some ministries including education,