Former US President Barack Obama has called on Americans to reject language from any of their leaders that feeds hatred or normalises racism. Mr Obama did not name anyone but his rare comments came after President Donald Trump sought to deflect criticism that his anti-immigrant rhetoric had fuelled violence. In a speech on Monday, Mr […]
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Pelosi, Congressional Delegation honor Ghana’s Rich Tradition in Ceremony with Paramount Chiefs, visit Historic Slave Sites to mark ‘The Year of Return’
At Elmina Castle, Paramount Chief Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI welcomed the delegation back home to Africa in a traditional ceremony ACCRA, Ghana, August 1, 2019/ — Today, Speaker Pelosi and Members of the Congressional Black Caucus traveled to Ghana’s Central Region to meet with tribal Chiefs and visit the slave dungeons at Elmina and Cape […]
Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) contributes to the work of the African Union Commission (AU) in mediation, preventive diplomacy, and dialogue interventions
PRESS RELEASE This engagement is part of the Centre’s vision to support the African Union in its mandate to promote peace, human security and development in AfricaADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, July 12, 2019/ — The Kofi Annan International Peace Keeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) (www.KAIPTC.org) has contributed to the work of the African Union Commission (AUC) by […]
GTBank Named Best Bank in Africa at Euromoney Awards
PRESS RELEASE …Also emerges Best Bank in Nigeria for a record 9th timeLAGOS, Nigeria, July 12, 2019/ — Foremost African financial institution Guaranty Trust Bank plc (https://www.GTBank.com/) has been named the Best Bank in Africa 2019 by Euromoney at its annual Awards for Excellence, which held in London on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the […]
Ottawa sets up secretariat to root out racism in federal institutions, programs
OTTAWA – The federal government is setting up a secretariat to root out systemic racism and discrimination within federal institutions, programs and services. The secretariat is part of a $45-million federal anti-racism effort, which also includes funding for programs run by community groups on things like job-skills training, youth mentorships, legal services and protections against […]
2019 Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana held by Benin after John Boye sees red
Ten-man Ghana were held to a 2-2 draw by Benin in their opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Tuesday. Black Stars recovered from an early setback to lead 2-1 before Benin equalised after John Boye was sent off. Kwesi Appiah’s side were stunned in the opening minute as Cebio Soukou […]
Gospel singer Brother Sammy arrested over ‘HIV cure’
A popular Ghanaian gospel musician, known as Brother Sammy, has been arrested for allegedly advertising products claiming to cure HIV. In a series of videos posted on social media, he said his product, known as Spiritual Divine Holy Water, could cure HIV and that he had healed more than 50 people. The singer, whose real […]
Joint statement from FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF)
FIFA and CAF will undertake as soon as possible a full forensic audit of CAF ZURICH, Switzerland, June 21, 2019/ — The President of CAF (http://www.CAFonline.com) Ahmad Ahmad has proposed its Executive Committee gathered in Cairo on 19 June 2019, to seek FIFA’s (http://www.FIFA.com) expertise to assess the current situation in the African governing body […]
Grohe now offers bathroom sets, designed based on users personality profile
GROHE has developed a quick and easy quiz to help you match yourself to one of six design personality profiles ACCRA, Ghana, June 21, 2019/ — When it comes to being our true selves, there is no place like home. But what about our bathroom? Thanks to the ground-breaking new Colors Collection and the Full […]
More than 3,100 guns collected in latest buyback: Toronto police
The latest gun amnesty by Toronto police yielded more than 3,000 firearms, making it the most successful in the service’s history. Guns laid on display at TPS headquarters on Thursday included an Uzi submachine gun, an Ingram MAC-10 submachine gun, three semi-automatic AR-15 assault rifles, a Kalashnikov assault rifle and a number of semi-automatic handguns […]