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Western Togoland: Blame UK & UN, not Ghana
Add a CommentEver heard of the Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO)? It is an international organisation whose “members are groups of indigenous peoples, minorities, unrecognised states and occupied territories that have joined together to defend their political, social and cultural right… … Read more →
Zimbabwe faces food crisis – UN
Add a CommentMore than five million people in Zimbabwe – about a third of the population – need food aid, with many coming close to starving, the UN says. The World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a $331m (£270m) appeal as the … Read more →
UN repatriates Ghana Police peacekeepers accused of sexual misconduct
Add a CommentGhanaian police peacekeepers indicted by the United Nations for sexual misconduct in South Sudan last February were repatriated to Accra Wednesday. There was no official information on their arrival, particularly the number of personnel repatriated as well as the outcome … Read more →
UN to end Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia
Add a CommentIn a pivotal moment for the history of Liberia, the United Nations mission there successfully completed its mandate after almost 15 years of supporting the West African nation in the transition to peace and democracy. At a ceremony in Monrovia … Read more →
UN probes Ghana police officers
Add a Comment-Over Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) accusations in South Sudan Ghana’s enviable reputation in United Nations’ peacekeeping operations faces a big damage following Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) accusations levelled against some Ghanaian police officers serving in South Sudan. UN … Read more →
Coalition asks UN to urge Ghana to pass RTI bill
Add a CommentThe Right to Information Coalition (RTI Coalition) Ghana yesterday urged diplomats at the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UN-UPR) to make recommendations for Ghana to pass the RTI Bill into law. A statement issued by the coalition in Accra urged … Read more →
UN commends Ghana’s efforts to curb illegal mining
Add a CommentMADAM Christine Evans-Klock, the United Nations Coordinator in Ghana, has commended the government’s efforts to improve the regulation of small-scale mining and end ‘galamsey’. The move is to protect legitimate livelihoods in the mining sector and to bring to justice … Read more →
Prez. Akufo-Addo leaves Ghana for UN, G20 meetings
Add a CommentPresident Akufo-Addo left Ghana on Monday to attend meetings of the United Nations Advocacy Group of Eminent Personalities on the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in his capacity as co-chairperson of the Group. The events are taking place in Belgium … Read more →
UN names Peace Hyde and others ‘Most Influential Persons of African Descent’
Add a CommentIn recognition of the International Decade for People of African Descent, proclaimed by United Nation’s General Assembly resolution 68/237 and to be observed from 2015 to 2024, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) 100 identifies high achievers of … Read more →
UN marks International Women’s Day
Add a CommentThe United Nations has urged all actors to double up in their quest for gender equality by ensuring that the world of work works for all women as the world marks International Women’s Day today, Wednesday, 8 March. The theme … Read more →
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