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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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Son of ex Senegal Prez. Karim sentenced to 6yrs imprisonment
Posted on | CommentA court in Senegal has sentenced the son of former President Abdoulaye Wade to six years in prison for corruption. Karim Wade was also fined $230m (£150m) for illegal enrichment during his father’s 12-year rule. He was chosen at the … Read more →
PHOTO: Prez. Mahama meets Kofi Annan, Pianim over key national issues
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NPP Parliamentary primaries: GHC10,000 filing fees and other changes
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Martin Amidu threatens legal action against Tony Lithur, A-G
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Ghana’s trade deficit hits $4 billion
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IFS report backs Bawumia‘s claim
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Fitch rates Ghana’s sovereign rating at ‘B’ with negative outlook
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Martin Amidu replies Gbevlo Lartey – I’m ready to die
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Dr. Sawyerr appointed as head of Presidential Delivery Unit
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Prez. Mahama reassures – Dumsor will end soon
Posted on | CommentPresident John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his pledge to end the current power crisis currently facing the country. The President is confident that the measures put in place by government will soon bring to a halt the power crisis. President Mahama … Read more →
Sierra Leone President swears in new Vice President
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Sierra Leone President sacks his Vice President
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Members of Parliament overpaid
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Sex scandal hits NDC Women’s Organizer
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