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Muhamad Yehia Member of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) communications team, Benjamin Gyewu-Appiah, has sparked controversy with a dramatic vow concerning the outcome of the upcoming general elections. Speaking during a panel discussion on Original TV on November 26, he declared his readiness to set himself ablaze on live television …
Read More »WHO launches committee to combat mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus
Muhamad Yehia The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has launched a Regional Validation Committee for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus, marking a pivotal moment in ensuring a healthier future for every mother and child across Africa. The Regional Validation Committee …
Read More »INTERPOL financial crime operation makes record 5,500 arrests, seizures worth over USD 400 million
Muhamad Yehia A global operation involving law enforcement from 40 countries, territories and regions has ended with the arrest of over 5,500 financial crime suspects and the seizure of more than USD 400 million in virtual assets and government-backed currencies. The five-month Operation HAECHI V (July – November 2024) targeted …
Read More »Toll-free, cash reward among measures to avert disruption of Ghana’s 2024 polls
Muhamad Yehia The Ghana Police Service (GPS) has rolled out a toll-free number, 0800311311, and a cash reward system as part of measures to prevent disruptions during the 2024 general elections. Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), announced the initiative during a meeting with the University …
Read More »Zimbabwe raises $28m to strengthen its health system
Muhamad Yehia Zimbabwe has mobilized $28 million to bolster its healthcare system through innovative financing measures, including a Health Levy and a sugar tax, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The announcement was made during a three-day national dialogue on health financing that brought together government officials, healthcare providers, …
Read More »EC risks lawsuit over limited media access to collation centres during Ghana’s 2024 election
Muhamad Yehia The Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana faces potential legal action following its recent directive to limit media access to constituency and regional collation centres during the 2024 general elections. Ghanaian journalist Richard Dela Sky has strongly criticized the directive, describing it as “reckless and irresponsible.” Speaking on the …
Read More »Turkish investments in Egypt amounted to 3.5 billion dollars
Wagdy Abdel Aziz The Turkish Embassy in Cairo held its annual consultative meeting with Turkish companies that have investments in Egypt or that have started or are planning to invest in Egypt at the Turkish Embassy headquarters. The consultative meeting was attended by business owners and senior executives representing about …
Read More »US says Iranian-American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country
Muhamad Yehia DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An Iranian-American journalist who once worked for a U.S. government-funded broadcaster is believed to have been detained by Iran for months now, authorities said Sunday, further raising the stakes as Tehran threatens to retaliate over an Israeli attack on the country. The …
Read More »Former British soldier who broke out of prison is convicted of spying for Iran
Muhamad Yehia LONDON (AP) — A former British soldier whose audacious escape from a London prison spurred a dayslong search was convicted on Thursday of spying for Iran. Daniel Khalife, 23, was found guilty by a jury in Woolwich Crown Court on violations of Britain’s Official Secrets Act and Terrorism Act by …
Read More »Russia attacked Ukraine’s energy grid
Muhamad Yehia More than a million Ukrainians were left without power yesterday after Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones. President Vladimir Putin said the attack was in retaliation for Kyiv’s assaults on Russian territory with long-range U.S. missiles, and he suggested that the strikes could intensify. …
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