Russia Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that it was not easy to agree with the United States on the key parts of a possible peace deal to end the war in Ukraine and that Russia would never again allow itself to depend economically on the West. U.S. President Donald Trump, who says he wants to … The post Russia says it is not easy to agree to Ukraine peace deal with US

 China and Vietnam expressed their sup­port for maintaining a multilateral trade regime centered around the World Trade Organisation in a joint statement issued on Tuesday at the end of a two-day visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit by Xi, which had been planned for months, came as Beijing faces 145 per cent U.S. … The post China, Vietnam support multilateral

THE Ministry of the Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(KSA) has announced arrange­ments and procedures for the security and safe­ty of Muslims who will travel to Makkah for the Hajj. Hajj, one of the pillars of Islam, is the sacred pilgrimage performed by abled Muslims at the Holy Mosque of Masjid Haram in Makkah, … The post KSA Interior Ministry announces security,

 The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has given Mr Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi the nod as the Chief Executive after securing 55 out of 56 votes in a an election held in Kumasi on Thursday. The development followed his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama, who highlight­ed his leadership and public ser­vice record, particularly his tenure … The post KMA approves President’s nominee appeared first

 The Central Re­gional branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the use of excessive and politically troubling attempt by operatives of the National Investi­gations Bureau (NIB) to arrest the Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, at his residence. The party described the modus operandi of the security person­nel as … The post C/R NPP condemns NIB over Ntim

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, has called on Tamale residents to support the staff of Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) to fight illegal connec­tions in the area. He said within the NEDCo area, over 50 per cent losses were attributed to the northern sector and 70 per cent from … The post Energy Minister

 Christian reli­gious leaders have been urged to utilise their influence during the Easter period to promote the culture of cleanliness and sani­tation across the country. This is because religious leaders can influence their followers to change their behaviour and mindset, particularly on the environment and sanitation. The Minister of Local Govern­ment, Chieftaincy and Religious Af­fairs, … The post Clergy

Ghana is expected to receive the fifth tranche of $370 million as part of its Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by the end of June subject to the approval of IMF Executive Board. The release of the amount would bring the total disbursement to the country under the ECF … The post $370m 5th tranche ECF expected in June – IMF appeared first on

 A Total of 453 Blue Water River Guards have passed-out after undergoing a four-week training at the Naval Forward Operation Base (FOB) at Ezinlibo, in the Jomoro municipality of the Western Region. It is a module under the Blue Water Initiative launched by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to equip the youth with … The post 453 Blue Water River Guards pass out to protect

 Qatar Charity, an International non-governmental organisation (NGO) operating in Ghana, has inaugurated a centralised borehole water system at Sagnarigu in the Northern Region. The borehole uses so­lar panel energy to power reservoirs to supply potable water to the residents of the community. The Programmes Manager of Qatar Charity, Mr Abdullah Muslem, said the facility was … The post Qatar

Africa must harness its hydrocarbon resources to accelerate the development of the continent, the Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), N. J. Ayuk, has said. He noted that the developed nations relied on their hydro­carbons to develop, and Africa must pursue same and should not allow pressure from the Western countries to shift … The post Africa must harness

An  age long Afri­can proverb says, until the lions have their own historians, the his­tory of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. This seems to be the case with African history because, Africans have not written about their past the way it should. As a result, those who colonised the continent, have kept the … The post Togo’s Foreign Minister on a crusade to tell

Residents of Bupiala have been hit hard by the acute water shortage that has engulfed the Tamale Metropolis for some time now, follow­ing the drying out of the Bupiala Dam. The dam which served as a major source of water for residents in Bupiala, and those living within its immediate environs went dry due to … The post Worsening Tamale water crisis: