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Jospong, CSIR Join Forces To Enhance Food Security In Ghana

Jospong, CSIR Join Forces To Enhance Food Security In Ghana

Africa News, Ghana News
The Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) in Gomoa Fetteh is set to host a two-day partnership workshop that will bring together over 200 experienced Ghanaian scientists to address food security challenges in the country. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ghana’s leading public scientific research institute, is organising the event in collaboration with the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI). The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and its subsidiary, the Asian African Consortium (AAC), are also partners for the event. In a significant step towards bolstering food security efforts, the JGC/AAC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CSIR. This collaboration will facilitate l...
Photos: Otumfuo, Akufo-Addo and wives at King Charles’ coronation

Photos: Otumfuo, Akufo-Addo and wives at King Charles’ coronation

Africa News, Ghana News, International
President Akufo-Addo and his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo have been spotted in the company of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at King Charles’ coronation in London. Otumfuo Osei Tutu and his wife, Lady Julia, clad in bespoke Kente, attended the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey, whereas President Akufo-Addo wore a dapper suit with the First Lady in a colourful kente.
Sudan crisis: War crimes suspect freed amid chaos

Sudan crisis: War crimes suspect freed amid chaos

Africa News
A former Sudanese politician wanted for alleged crimes against humanity has said that he and other former officials are no longer in jail. Ahmad Harun was among those being held in Kober prison in the capital Khartoum who are facing charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC). A ceasefire between Sudan’s army and a rival paramilitary group still largely appears to be holding. But there are doubts about both parties’ commitment to a lasting peace. In another development, a second evacuation flight rescuing UK nationals from Sudan landed in Cyprus, while a boat evacuating more than 1,600 people from dozens of countries has now arrived in Saudi Arabia. Volker Perthes, who is the UN special envoy to Sudan and is currently in the country, said that it seemed the 72-hou...
4 die in Kenya while ‘fasting to meet Jesus’

4 die in Kenya while ‘fasting to meet Jesus’

Africa News, Headlines Today
Four people were on Thursday found dead and nearly a dozen others hospitalised in Kenya’s coastal Kilifi county, after being rescued while waiting the imminent end of the world. Police said the group was found in a forest where they had been living for several days after being told a local preacher to fast while “waiting to meet Jesus”. The authorities said they rescued 11 people – six of them were emaciated and in critical condition. Police said they will resume a search for more members of the group on Friday morning following reports that others were still in the forest. Police are reported to have found a fresh grave in the forest which will be investigated on Friday. The worshippers belong to Good News International Church which is led by a local pastor who has been on ...
US Vice President Kamala Harris’ full speech upon arrival in Ghana

US Vice President Kamala Harris’ full speech upon arrival in Ghana

Africa News, Ghana News, Headlines Today, International
The Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, touched down in Accra on Sunday, March 26, 2023. She was in the company of her husband Douglas Emhoff and other top officials in the US government. Madam Harris was met by Ghana’s Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia at the Kotoka International Airport amid traditional drumming and cheers from some school pupils. During the speech, the US Vice President highlighted her commitment to holding discussions that will foster opportunities in various sectors of the continent. Watch her full speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJGFRaQuUzw Source: Myjoyonline
Photos of Kamala Harris visit to Ghana

Photos of Kamala Harris visit to Ghana

Africa News, Ghana News, Headlines Today, International
The much-anticipated diplomatic tour of Africa by the United States of America’s Vice President has begun. Kamala Harris touched down at Ghana’s Kotoka International Airport on Sunday, March 26, 2023. In the company of her husband, Douglas Emhoff, and other top US officials, the Vice President said she seeks to reinforce the United States’ ties with Ghana and the continent. Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Photo Credit: Ministry of Information via Facebook Madam Harris is embarking on a one-week tour which will see her visit Ghana and two other African countries – Tanzania and Zambia. US Vice President, Kamala Harris in the company of her husband and other top US officials. Photo Credit: Dr Mahamudu Bawumia via Facebook Delivering her fi...
Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations

Biden wants African Union to be added to Group of 20 nations

Africa News, International, World News
President Joe Biden plans to announce at next week’s US-Africa summit that his administration supports adding the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 nations, according to the White House. The African Union represents the continent’s 54 countries. The G-20 is composed of the world’s major industrial and emerging economies and represents more than 80% of the world’s gross domestic product. South Africa is currently the only African member of the G-20. “It’s past time Africa has permanent seats at the table in international organizations and initiatives,” the senior director for African affairs on the National Security Council, Judd Devermont, said in a statement Friday. “We need more African voices in international conversations that concern the global economy...
Youth urged to protect, promote, preserve culture at NAFAC 2022

Youth urged to protect, promote, preserve culture at NAFAC 2022

Africa News, Ghana News
The Director of the Volta Regional Centre for National Culture, Bernice Ann Deh-Kumah has called on the Volta Regional Minister to complete the Volta Regional Theatre for the people of the region as a vehicle to preserve and promote culture. She made this remark at the 60th anniversary celebration of this year’s Regional Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) dubbed; “Reviving Patriotism, Peace and Unity through Cultural Diversity for Sustainable Development” at Agogoe Lume, a farming community in the Ho Central Constituency of the Volta Region. According to Mrs. Deh-Kumah, the festival is a courtesy call to revive lost culture, as indicated by this year’s theme. ”It is no doubt that our culture lays emphasis on communal values such as family, respect for the elderly, honouring ...
South Africa’s first black engineer honoured

South Africa’s first black engineer honoured

Africa News, International
South Africa has honoured the country’s first black student to graduate with a degree in engineering. Dr Solomon Boyce Isaac Lefakane studied civil engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, and was awarded a degree in 1961 – when the racist apartheid system was in operation. Now, as part of the university’s centenary, Dr Lefakane, now 84, has been inducted into a brand new hall of fame at the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment. Dr Lefakane was the son of a domestic worker and gained a scholarship to pursue his studies. “I knew I was facing very heavy odds at the time and I worked as hard as I could,” he told the BBC’s Focus on Africa radio programme. Reflecting on his time there Dr Lefakane said he did not socialise with the white students...
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