Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 200 -

Sep122023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Libya declares emergency as Storm Daniel kills 200

At least 200 people have died after a powerful storm caused flooding in Libya, the Libyan Red Cross has said. However, the leader of the east Libya government, which is not recognised internationally, said deaths “exceed 2,000”. Storm Daniel made landfall in the North African nation on Sunday, prompting authorities to declare a state of extreme emergency. Seven Libyan army personnel have gone missing during ongoing rescue efforts. Officials in eastern Libya have imposed a curfew, while schools and shops have been ordered to close The eastern cities of Benghazi, Sousse, Derna and Al-Marj have been impacted by Storm Daniel. As well as the rising death toll, the Libyan Red Cross issued a statement saying that at least 150 homes have been destroyed. The head of the Red Cr...

Sep122023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Morocco earthquake: ‘We need help from whomever will give it’

Africa News, International

In the tiny village of Algou, high in the Atlas Mountains, screams came from under the rubble in the terrifying moments after the earthquake. But as the hours passed and with no specialist rescue teams appearing to assist the desperate efforts of the villagers, the screams turned to silence. Three days on, the Spanish firefighters who were the first professional teams to reach the devastated community hoped time had not run out. As they briskly picked their way through caved-in streets and collapsed archways their experience told them there was, however, no hope. The grim reality was reinforced by the reaction of their dogs. Igor and Teddy had been trained to bark when they found signs of life. The silence was deafening. “There is nothing we can do here,” said Juan Lopez...

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Vodafone teams up with Amazon’s to extend 5G reach to Europe and Africa.

Africa News, International, Science & Technology

Vodafone plans to work with Amazon’s low Earth orbit satellite constellation Project Kuiper to extend the reach of its 4G and 5G telecoms networks in Europe and Africa. The British mobile operator said Project Kuiper’s high-bandwidth, low-latency satellites would be used to connect mobile base stations in remote locations to its core networks, eliminating the need for fibre-based or fixed wireless links. Amazon is preparing to test two prototype satellites in the coming months before starting to deploy production satellites in 2024 for its network, which will compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink, OneWeb and others. Vodafone and Amazon said they would work to roll out Project Kuiper’s high-speed broadband services to under-served communities around the world, and also offer...

Sep52023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Mobile Web Ghana announces Africa Digital Skills Conference 2023

Africa News, Science & Technology

Mobile Web Ghana, the pioneering digital transformation and tech development firm, is thrilled to announce the third annual edition of the Africa Digital Skills Conference 2023 (ADSC). As a beacon of digital literacy and skills development, this not-to-be-missed event will span three days of intensive learning, collaboration, and networking. The conference promises a wholly immersive experience, expecting to deliver over 50 high-demand digital skills workshops to attendees across the continent. Distinguished trainers and educators from around the globe will share their expertise on the frontiers of digital tools, technologies, and strategies. Last year, the Africa Digital Skills Conference successfully gathered 54 trainers across 64 sessions and boasted 2,997 participants represe...

Sep42023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Eric Nyamekye inducted Pentecost Chairman.

Africa News, Ghana News, International, Pent TV, Pentecost News, World News

The Church of Pentecost has inducted Apostle Eric Nyamekye into office for a second term as the Chairman of the church for another five years. He was re-elected during the church's 46th General Council Meeting at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region in May this year. He is mandated to steer the affairs of the church to ensure its spiritual and physical growth, as well as to contribute to the development of the nation as a whole. Apostle Nyamekye was inducted together with the incoming General Secretary, Samuel Gyau Obuobi, and four new Executive Council Members, namely Alexander Kumi-Larbi, Dr Amos Markin, Dr Dieudonne Nuekpe and Banimpo Lare. This took place at an induction and farewell ceremony at the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC) at Atomic in Accra la...

Aug312023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Ministers of Health, health leaders pledge to intensify efforts to end polio.

Africa News, Health & Wellbeing

As the African region marks one year since the last confirmed detection of wild poliovirus type 1, Ministers of Health and other health leaders gathering for the Seventy-third session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa today pledged to intensify efforts to end all forms of the virus. The region’s last confirmed case of wild poliovirus, linked to a strain circulating in Pakistan, was reported in August 2022 in Mozambique’s Tete province. A total of nine cases were detected in both Mozambique and neighbouring Malawi, where an outbreak was confirmed in February 2022. In a coordinated response, more than 45 million children across five southern Africa countries were vaccinated against the virus. The health leaders underscored the pivotal role of enha...

Aug302023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Army officers say they are taking power in Gabon

Africa News, Headlines Today

Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday’s election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. The electoral commission said Mr Bongo had won just under two-thirds of the votes in an election the opposition argued was fraudulent. His overthrow would end his family’s 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Twelve soldiers appeared on television announcing they were cancelling the results of the election and dissolving “all the institutions of the republic”. One of the soldiers said on TV channel Gabon 24: “We have decided to defend peace by putting an end to the current regime.” This, he added, was down to “irresponsible, unpredictable governance resulting in a conti...

Aug292023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

Empowering Children with Special Needs through Coding: Teach for Tomorrow’s inclusive initiative.

Africa News, Education, Ghana News

In a world increasingly shaped by technology, the ability to code has emerged as a powerful tool, offering access to innovation and opportunity. However, this skill remains largely out of reach for children with special needs who often encounter unique challenges within traditional educational settings across schools in Ghana. Recognizing the untapped potential within these young minds, the Teach for Tomorrow Foundation, led by Francis Ahene-Affoh, Founder and Director of the NGO, has taken a monumental step towards inclusivity. The foundation has introduced specialized coding training as part of this year’s Africa Code Week programme, aimed at children with special needs in Ghana. This pioneering programme recently converged at the Dzorwulu Special School, where teachers and ...

Aug282023 by Addo Gilbert OduroNo Comments

West Ham beat Chelsea, Brighton to the signing of Mohammed Kudus

Africa News, Ghana News, International, Sports, World News

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months at the Premier League side. West Ham will pay Ajax €41.5million (£35.6m) plus €3m (£2.5m) in easily attainable add-ons, with the Eredivisie club retaining a 10 per cent sell-on clause if he ever moves on to another club. Kudus will wear the No. 14 shirt at West Ham and will hope that he can repeat his dazzling form with Ajax where he bagged 27 goals in 87 appearances across all competitions. The Ghanaian midfielder said: “I’ve been dreaming to play in a league like this since I was a kid." The Premier League is dream of most young players, especially those from Africa and admitted his delight and vowed to continue improving. He added: “I’ve been dreaming of this moment a...

Aug242023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Leading Ladies from Ghana dominate 2023 list of Top 10 Women to Watch in Banking & Finance in Africa

Africa News, Ghana News, Headlines Today

The Leading Ladies’ Network, a prominent women’s leadership organization committed to empowering and recognizing women leaders across various industries, is proud to extend its heartfelt congratulations to three exceptional Ghanaian women who have been honoured in the prestigious 2023 Angaza Awards Women To Watch in Banking and Finance in Africa. The Angaza Awards, known for acknowledging outstanding achievements and contributions by women in the field of banking and finance across the African continent, have recognized the remarkable efforts of these women in driving innovation, shaping financial landscapes, and inspiring future generations. Audrey Abakah, Director, SME, Agency Banking and Partnership at Absa Ghana We proudly recognize Audrey Abakah for her exceptional ...

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