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Prez. Mahama orders fuel tax cuts, cheaper transport
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President John Dramani Mahama has ordered immediate interventions to shield Ghanaians from surging fuel prices, as global tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt oil supplies and push up costs. The directive was issued following a Cabinet meeting in … Read more →
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‘China doesn’t support its nationals in galamsey’ – Akufo-Addo
Posted on | CommentPresident Nana Akufo-Addo has said the Chinese government is fully backing his administration’s uncompromising stance towards illegal mining. Speaking at a meeting with the Ghanaian community in China as part of his visit to that country, President Akufo-Addo said he had been … Read more →
Cut Down Election Cost In 2020 – NPP, NDC To EC
Posted on | CommentThe leadership of the two major political parties – the governing New Patriotic Party (NPPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) – have backed calls for the Electoral Commission to reduce its budget in conducting elections. The Executive Director … Read more →
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‘China-Ghana relations must take the lead in Africa’ – Xi Jinping to Nana Addo
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Ghana, China sign 8 co-operation agreements, MoUs
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President Akufo-Addo holds discussions with German Chancellor Merkel
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Chancellor Merkel arrives to boost Ghana-Germany relations
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Acting CJ apologises to judges affected by cathedral project
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