Ghana abstains from vote as UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Gaza war

Oct182023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Ghana abstains from vote as UN Security Council rejects Russian resolution on Gaza war

In a crucial session at the United Nations Security Council on Monday night, Ghana abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by Russia concerning the conflict in Gaza. The resolution, put forth by Russia, called for a humanitarian ceasefire, the release of hostages, aid access, and the safe evacuation of civilians in the war-torn region. Out of the Council's 15 members, the Russian-led draft received five votes in favour (China, Gabon, Mozambique, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates) and four against (France, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). Notably, Ghana was the sole African country to abstain, while Gabon and Mozambique voted in favour. Other abstentions included: Albania, Brazil, Ecuador, Malta, and Switzerland. For a resolution to be adopted, it requir...

Oct92023 by Emmanuel BempongNo Comments

West Ham fans clamour for Mohammed Kudus to start more games after impressive performances

Sports

West Ham United fans are increasingly calling for Mohammed Kudus to be handed a starting berth in the team following his impressive start to life in East London. The Ghana international is yet to start a game in the Premier League but has been included in the starting lineup on two occasions, both in cup competitions. Kudus started against TSC Topola in West Ham's opening game in the Europa League and scored twice on the evening at home but has been used from the bench in the Premier League games. Following his recent cameo in the win over Sheffield United, some Hammers fans have called for the 23-year-old to have a starting role in the team. Here are some of the comments on Facebook from West Ham fans who feel the need for the Ghanaian to be given more opportunities: ...

Sep142023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Meet Ghana’s Youngest Medical Doctor

Ghana News, Pentecost News

Twenty-two-year-old Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi, a member of the Pentecost International Worship Centre (PIWC), Odorkor, etched his name in history last Thursday as he graduated from the School of Medical Sciences at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) as the youngest medical doctor in Ghana. Dr. Kwaku Boakye Gyamfi’s academic journey began in 2006 when he commenced his primary education at Danem Royal Montessori School at the tender age of five. Subsequently, he transitioned to Good Shepherd International School, followed by Oregon International School, and eventually Startrite Montessori School, all located in Accra. In 2014, at the age of thirteen, he completed his basic education with an impressive aggregate of 06. In the same year, 2014, he secured admission to Prempeh College Senior Hig...

Sep132023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

AFCON 2023: Full list of all the 24 qualified teams

Africa News, Sports

The full list of the 24 teams to participate in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed now. This was after the final round of qualifying games were concluded on Tuesday, with Cameroon and Namibia the last teams to book their slots. Cameroon scored three second half goals to win 3-0 against Burundi on Tuesday night and secure their place in the Ivory Coast tournament. Ghana’s Black Stars also confirmed their qualification in the final round of qualifying games by beating the Central African Republic 2-1 to top Group E. Next year’s tournament will not see any teams making their debut, with Gambia making a second consecutive appearance after making their debut in the last edition in Cameroon. Ivory Coast will host the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations from January 1...

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 a...

Aug172023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Sustaining the mental health agenda in Ghana

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing

Ghana has over 2.3 million people living with various mental health conditions, yet mental health care remains a challenge, with a 98% treatment gap. Since 2022, the country has been implementing the Director General’s Special Initiative for Mental Health (DG-SIMH) in four regions to address the gaps and strengthen the standard of mental health and well-being. The five-year initiative supported by the Government of Norway and USAID seeks to get 100 million more people to access quality and affordable mental health services in 12 countries around the world, including Ghana. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is enhancing the capacity of the implementing regions and partners to ensure the sustainability of the initiative and other inventions even after the implementation period. ...

Jul282023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Parliament passes law to criminalise accusations of witchcraft, practice of witchfinders and witch doctors

Africa News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social

Parliament has passed a law criminalising the declaration, accusation, naming or labelling of another person as a witch in Ghana. The amendment which was approved on Thursday, also prohibits any person from practicing as a witch doctor or witchfinder. Speaking in Parliament, Speaker Alban Bagbin who announced that the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2022 had been read for the third time and passed, explained that it had amended the Criminal Offences Act 1960, Act 29, “to prohibit the practice by any person as a witch doctor or a witchfinder, to proscribe the declaration, accusation, naming or labelling of another person as a witch and for related matters.” Speaking to JoyNews’ Kwaku Asante, one of the sponsors of the bill, MP for Wa East, Dr. Godfred Seidu Jassaw ...

Jul282023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

Koforidua Technical University student wins USA Cooking competition in Ghana

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social

A Culinary Arts student of the Koforidua Technical University in the Eastern Region has won this year’s National cooking competition held at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra. Victoria Armah, a Level 200 student beat nine other contestants, also Technical University students, to win the ultimate prize. She will benefit from a four-month internship package at the Labadi Beach Hotel, as part of her prize. She also received a hamper and culinary training kits. The biannual National Cooking Competition which was Organised by the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council for Technical Universities across the country, seeks to build an exquisite human capital to man the country’s fast growing hospitality industry. It also aims at equipping culinary students with kn...

Jul272023 by adminPentTVNo Comments

Ghana needs hostile environment for corruption – Apostle Nyamekye

Ghana News, Headlines Today, Pent TV, Pentecost News

Apostle Eric Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost (CoP) says the country needs an environment that is hostile to corruption. “We must create an environment that is hostile to corruption of water bodies, beaches, immorality, false judgements, and favouritism..”, he said. Apostle Nyamekye said this at the 2023 National Development Conference of the Church of Pentecost at Gomoa-Fetteh in the Central Region. The two-day event, which is in partnership with the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), is to discuss the need for a national moral vision for national development. It is on the theme: “Moral Vision and National Development.” He said the country needed a shared value on morality because that was the only way politicians could lead with the next generation in mind a...

Jul262023 by Samuel AnsongNo Comments

LIVESTREAMING: Kufuor, Mahama attend National Development Conference

Ghana News, Headlines Today, Pent TV, Pentecost News

The Church of Pentecost is holding a National Development Conference. The 2-day event is on the theme, "Moral Vision and Nationa Development Conference The opening session on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, is currently underway In attendance are former presidents John Agyekum Kufuor, John Dramani Mahama, the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo; and the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6q5ctsntkP0&ab_channel=PentTvGH

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