More than 40,000 Pales­tinians have been killed as a result of Israeli military action in Gaza since the 7 October Hamas-led attack on Israel, the Hamas-run health ministry says. That number – 40,005 on Thursday – equates to about 1.7per cent of the 2.3 million population of the territory – another sobering indication of the … The post More than 40,000 killed

Sweden says it has confirmed a first case of Mpox Clade I, a viral infection that spreads through close contact and is a more dangerous variant of the Mpox disease. The Swedish government made the an­nouncement on Thursday, marking the first case of the variant outside of Africa. “We have now also during the afternoon … The post Sweden confirms first case of Mpox strain outside Africa

 South African pros­ecutors have dropped charges against 95 Libyans who were ar­rested on suspicion of receiving training at an illegal military camp. The case was withdrawn because of insufficient evidence, said National Prosecuting Author­ity spokesperson Monica Nyuswa. The men have only been charged with breaching South Af­rica’s immigration laws and will be deported to their … The post Libyans

The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has called on journalists to intensify efforts in protecting rights of the vulnerable and marginal­ised in society. The CHRAJ Commissioner, Mr Jo­seph Whittal, claimed some journalists had unfortunately contributed to fueling the public disdain against migrants and sexual minorities, citing prejudiced reporting of ‘Fulanis’ as responsible … The post CHRAJ

Ghana is witnessing a growing interest in adop­tion, with 158 families seeking to adopt children in the first half of this year alone, data from the Central Adoption Authority (CAA) has revealed. Within the same period, the Authority, which operates under the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, received 220 enquiries about adoption from … The post Child adoption

Teacher and other stakeholders in the education sector have been advised to guide students in the responsible use of Artificial Intelli­gence (AI). The Director of Education for the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Clifford Henaku Budu, said that irresponsible use of AI for uneth­ical purposes could have serious consequences. “Adopt stringent measures to monitor AI usage in … The post  Use AI responsibly –

The Chief Ex­ecutive Offi­cer (CEO) of Ghana Athletics, Ms Philippina Frimpong, has described Ghana’s performance in the sprint events at the just ended 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as ‘bitter sweet’ for Team Ghana. She told Accra based Citin­ewsroom upon the team’s arrival that the contingent’sfailureto qualify from the Men’s 4×100 Relays came was a … The post Ghana

 A total of 19 entertain­ment facilities and restau­rants in two regions have been fined GH¢475,000 for flouting the law that prohibits smoking at public places. The facilities including pubs, night clubs, and rec­reational centres located in Greater Accra and Central Regions were sanctioned to pay GH¢25,000 each. This follows a three-day night surveillance by personnel … The post 19

 Early on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals. It was the last time she was seen alive. The next morning, her colleagues discovered her half-naked body on the podium, bearing extensive inju­ries. Police later arrested a hospital … The post Rape and murder of doctor

A US citizen has been detained in Russia for alleged violence against a police officer, local media report. The man was arrested in a Moscow hotel on the night of 12 August after refusing to “provide identification documents”, news agency Interfax said on Wednesday, citing Russia’s Investigative Committee. A criminal case has been opened against … The post US man held in

Flooding in Ye­men has left at least 57 people dead and thousands displaced, the UN has said. More than 34,000 families were affected by the heavy rains, which began in late June and intensified in early August, accord­ing to the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA). It has worsened the coun­try’s “already dire humanitarian situation” as … The post Yemen flooding leaves at least

When Ro­berto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Ken­yan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. For nearly two decades his busi­ness thrived as tourists arrived in droves to enjoy the pristine beach and sunny weather. The Tana Lodge Hotel, which was built … The post Despair as sea slowly swallows Kenyan beauty spot appeared

Nigerian lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose punishments of up to 10 years in jail for actions deemed subversive, a move that crtics see as an attempt to crack down on dissent following a wave of anti-government protests. The proposed Counter Subversion Bill, current­ly in its early stages of debate, introduces a 10-year … The post Nigeria considers tough

The death toll from a landslide at a vast gar­bage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala last week has risen to 26, while 39 people remain missing, police said on Wednesday. Late on Friday a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site on the outskirts of Kampala, burying dozens of homes as people slept. As … The post  Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 26, 39 missing

Contractors working on the second phase of the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange in Accra have started applying bitumen as they work around the clock to complete the project by next month in order to ensure free flow of traffic in the capital. When the Ghanaian Times visited the project site yesterday, the dust covering commuters had reduced, … The post Asphalt overlay on Obetsebi-Lamptey

Ghana and five northern Euro­pean countries have advocated reforms in the structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect a more balanced representation of the UN member countries. According to the countries, which include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, the imbalanced structure of the council made it unable to fulfill its mandate … The post Ghana, Nordics call for reforms

 The President of the Ghana Football Associa­tion (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has backed Nsoatreman FC to excel in their debut CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Nsoatreman, which clinched the 2023-24 MTN FA Cup, will host Chad Premier League side, Elect Sport FC, in the prelimi­nary round. President Simeon-Okraku told the players: “You carry the aspirations of … The post GFA

 Desmond Offei, Head Coach of the National U-20 team, Black Sat­ellites, has commenced camping ahead of this year’s WAFU Zone B Championship. The 35 players reported to the camp venue, Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, on Sundayfor the first phase of preparations. Among the 35-man squad were players drawn from the just-end­ed Africa Games … The post Black Satellites in camp

Manchester United have signed Bayern Mu­nich pair, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, in a move that could cost nearly £60m. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract, and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with the option to extend for a further year. Mazraoui could be immediately called upon by United to deputise at left-back … The post Man Utd sign De Ligt, Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabe­na Dwumfour, has stressed the commitment of the association to promote responsible journalism in the era of technological transfor­mation. He explained that, while the association would push for the protection of media freedom, there was the need for media practitioners to guard against pub­lication of defamatory … The post We