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Gov’t orders AngloGold Ashanti to foot medical bills of injured illegal miners

Gov’t orders AngloGold Ashanti to foot medical bills of injured illegal miners

The President of the Republic, John Dramani Mahama, has directed AngloGold Ashanti to bear the full medical expenses of the injured individuals involved in the violent clash at the company's mining site in Obuasi. President

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Obuasi violence: Mahama orders immediate investigation

Obuasi violence: Mahama orders immediate investigation

President John Dramani Mahama has ordered an immediate investigation into the violent clash at a mining site in Obuasi, which resulted in the tragic loss of up to eight lives, believed to be those of

SPORTS
2024/25 GPL: Asante Kotoko rout Vision, Attah Kumi’s hat-trick powers GoldStars, Nations stun Lions: Gameweek 17 Roundup

2024/25 GPL: Asante Kotoko rout Vision, Attah Kumi’s hat-trick powers GoldStars, Nations stun Lions: Gameweek 17 Roundup

Asante Kotoko produced a dominant first-half performance to secure a 4-1 victory over Vision FC at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium. Kwame Poku opened the scoring in the 7th minute, but Yaw Nana Osei equalized

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Obuasi violence: Our men shot and killed seven in self-defense – Ghana Armed Forces

Obuasi violence: Our men shot and killed seven in self-defense – Ghana Armed Forces

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has confirmed that its troops shot and killed seven illegal miners in self-defense at the AngloGold Ashanti mines in Obuasi on Saturday, January 18, 2025. According to the GAF, a

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Prof. Prempeh led Constitutional Review Committee tasked to present report in five months

Prof. Prempeh led Constitutional Review Committee tasked to present report in five months

The Constitutional Review Committee, chaired by Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development-Ghana (CDD-Ghana), has a critical deadline to meet - presenting its findings within five months. The committee, which

Politics
President Mahama sets up constitutional review committee to enhance democratic governance

President Mahama sets up constitutional review committee to enhance democratic governance

President John Dramani Mahama has fulfilled his promise to initiate a Constitutional Review Process by establishing a Constitution Review Committee. The eight-member committee, chaired by Prof. Henry Kwasi Prempeh, comprises esteemed individuals with proven expertise

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TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban due to come in

TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok

Education
Obuasi violence: AngloGold Ashanti schools closed temporarily over security concerns

Obuasi violence: AngloGold Ashanti schools closed temporarily over security concerns

The AngloGold Ashanti School in Obuasi has announced a temporary closure due to a "very concerning security situation" in the town. The school in a statement signed by its Executive Director Simon Peter K. Attah-Cato,

Business
AfCFTA Secretary General calls on Dr. Bawumia

AfCFTA Secretary General calls on Dr. Bawumia

The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, on Friday, 17th January 2025, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia. The visit, according to Wamkele Mene was to express

Politics
President Mahama affirms Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with The Gambia

President Mahama affirms Ghana’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with The Gambia

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed his gratitude to the Government of The Gambia for its steadfast support during his inauguration on January 7. During his visit to Banjul, Prez. Mahama took the opportunity to