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With the passing of GFP’s Akua Donkor, many are wondering: what happens when a presidential candidate dies before an election in Ghana?   The sudden passing of Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) presidential candidate, Akua Donkor, has sent shockwaves through Ghana’s political landscape, raising questions about the implications for the upcoming …

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has officially called off its strike, which was launched to protest the severe environmental and social impacts of illegal mining, locally known as galamsey, across the country. In a press release dated October 29 and signed by UTAG National President, Professor Mamudu Akudugu, …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has posed five pointed questions to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate for the 2024 elections. Mahama’s questions centre on critical economic challenges, addressing issues such as the cedi’s exchange rate, Ghana’s …

Universities across the country, especially those owned by the Federal Government, were yesterday shut down by non-academic staff, under the aegis of Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Allied Institutions, (NASU). The action followed the decision of the national leaders of …

A leading member of Malawi’s opposition has been charged with plotting to kill the country’s President, Lazarus Chakwera. Patricia Kaliati, Secretary-General of the UTM party, was arrested last week on suspicion of “conspiring with others to commit a serious offence”. Appearing on Monday at a court in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, …

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has warned that it may be compelled to reactivate its industrial action due to the government’s failure to address its grievances. CETAG suspended a two-month strike in August after receiving assurances from the government that its members would be migrated to …

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The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2024/25 placement results for students entering Senior High Schools and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions. This release allows thousands of students to check their school placements and secure admission for the upcoming academic year. According to a statement by …

Akua Donkor, the presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), has passed away at Ridge Hospital in Accra. The details surrounding her death remain undisclosed. A family source confirmed the passing of the GFP’s leader on Tuesday, October 29. The family member disclosed that she passed away on Monday, …

The National Media Commission (NMC) has cited 44 television (TV) stations for broadcasting unethical, indecent and offensive content. A public announcement by the NMC has directed owners of the 44 stations to meet with the commission on Thursday, October 31, 2024. “Owners of the media houses are invited to a …