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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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The UK has returned 32 royal artefacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
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Africa Live: Bobrisky jailed for six months for spraying money - BBC News: The socialite is convicted of throwing naira banknotes in the air in celebration ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Live: Mass Escape from Comoros Main Prison by Simply Exiting - BBC News
- Authorities in the Comoros report that numerous prisoners have escaped from a prison in the capital Moroni by walking through the main gate.
- A government spokesperson held security guards responsible for the disappearance of 38 inmates from the Moroni prison.
- The military junta in Mali has suspended all political activities in the country until further notice.
- The United Kingdom has returned 32 royal artifacts looted from Ghana's Asante Kingdom in the 19th Century.
Ghana Miners Union Seek Termination of Future Global Resources’ Lease: Ghana Mine Workers Union is demanding the termination of the mining lease of Future Global ...
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Ghana Made Signifcant Progress in Debt Restructuring, Bondholder Talks Continue: Ghana has made “significant progress” in debt-restructuring negotiations and the ...
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Ghana deal with bondholders 'a matter of time', says IMF official: Ghana agreeing a restructuring with holders of its international bonds is "a matter of time" ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana's Bondholder Agreement on the Horizon, IMF Official Says
- Ghana reaching a restructuring deal with holders of its international bonds is seen by an IMF official as a matter of time rather than insurmountable obstacles.
- The country, relying on IMF support, has not yet agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its official bilateral creditors for a restructuring deal.
- Ghana's government revealed that they were unable to reach a viable restructuring agreement with two groups of around $13 billion in foreign bondholders and will continue negotiations until a deal aligns with the IMF's debt sustainability targets.
- The IMF announced that a new staff-level agreement for the second review of its $3 billion loan program with Ghana would release a $360 million tranche once the country and its official bilateral creditors finalize an MoU in line with the program.
Ghana's Ibrahim Mahama: The artist clothing London's brutalist icon: Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama gives a well-loved London landmark a bold pink makeover.
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PHOTOS: Remembering the life and career of Shirley Temple: Child actress Shirley Temple Black, born April 23, 1928, rose to fame in the 1930s thanks in part to ...
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Ghana finance minister expects MoU with bilateral lenders in May: Ghana's Finance Minister expects a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) from the country's ...
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LGBT Ghanaians await court ruling on restrictive new law: Members of Ghana's LGBT community and activists are waiting to see whether the West African country's ...
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Quick Glance: Court Decision Expected on Restrictive New Law
- A gay couple, Suleman, 30, an entrepreneur, and Kwame, 30, a student, discuss the passage of Ghana's anti-LGBT bill with Reuters on March 17, 2024.
- Parliament passed a law that would further restrict the rights of the LGBT community. President Akufo-Addo has delayed signing it, citing two pending challenges at the Supreme Court.
- Fear of worsening persecution of LGBT individuals and uncertainty about the law's broader social impact weigh on the community and activists in Ghana.
- Homophobia is pervasive, and the enactment of the new law could lead to increased violence against LGBT individuals as the President hesitates to sign, triggering political controversies.
Finance Minister Lindner (FDP): Germans work too little: Christian Lindner (FDP) says that the problem with the German economy is that too little work is being ...
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Cocoa hits record high as global shortage worsens in first quarter: London futures prices near £10,000 a tonne as poor west African harvests hit supplies
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How France Is Fighting ‘Shrinkflation’: Merchants will be required to put signs in front of all products that have been reduced in size without a corresponding ...
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Ghana fails to reach debt deal with bondholders: Ghana has failed to strike a deal with a group of international bondholders to restructure $13 billion of debt ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana Fails to Reach Debt Agreement with Bondholders
- Ghana was unable to reach an agreement with a group of international bondholders to restructure $13 billion in debt. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the bondholder group rejected parts of the proposed plan.
- The IMF argued that the agreement was not aligned with a debt analysis that determines a country's capacity for debt. The bondholder group, among other things, declined the option to maintain the original value of the bond with a longer term and lower interest rate.
- In December 2022, Ghana, the world's second-largest cocoa producer, defaulted on a majority of its $30 billion external debt, following a surge in debt costs and inflation as it was cut off from international markets.
- The failure of the debt agreement represents a setback for Ghana's efforts to recover from default and economic crisis.
Asante Gold: UK returns looted Ghana artefacts after 150 years: The 32 precious items are on loan for at least three years after being taken from the Asante ...
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UK loans stolen Asante treasures to Ghana in six-year deal: The ceremonial return comes amid mounting pressure on European and US museums and institutions to ...
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After Wissing's threat: Lindner now also warns of possible driving bans: The transport sector is not meeting the legal requirements for climate protection ...
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Ghana's debt rework quest hits international bonds hurdle: Ghana failed to strike a deal with holders of its international bonds, the government said on Monday ...
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Ghana ruling party presidential candidate says he opposes same-sex relations: The presidential candidate of Ghana's ruling party, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia ...
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Quick Glance: Ghana ruling party presidential candidate opposes same-sex relations
- Ghana's ruling party presidential candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, expressed opposition to the practice of homosexuality and vowed to maintain this stance if elected in December.
- In Ghana, gay sex is already punishable by up to three years in prison, and LGBT individuals routinely face harassment and abuse.
- A bill intensifying the suppression of LGBT rights and punishing those promoting LGBTQ identities was unanimously passed by parliament.
- The United Nations warned in 2021 that the then-draft law would create a system of state-sponsored discrimination and violence against the LGBT community in the West African country.
IMF, Ghana reach staff-level agreement on loan programme review: International Monetary Fund staff and Ghana's authorities have reached an agreement on a second ...
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Next Africa: Chocolate Crisis to Linger; West Africa Cocoa Farmers Race to Plant: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands ...
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Quick Glance: Africa's Chocolate Crisis: Cocoa Farmers Rush to Plant
- African farmers are returning to cocoa cultivation due to a global cocoa frenzy, with prices soaring to $10,000 per ton.
- Bad weather in West Africa has affected harvests in Ivory Coast and Ghana, the top chocolate producers.
- Upcoming EU regulations may impact chocolate makers' expansion plans by requiring proof of no contribution to deforestation.
- Zimbabwe's ZiG currency strengthened against the US dollar, and Moderna paused plant construction in Kenya due to decreased Covid-19 vaccine demand in Africa.
Ghana Mourns: Gospel music icon KODA passes away | Africanews: The musician died on Sunday from a condition yet to be made public.
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Cocoa hits record high as Nigerian flooding strains supplies: Cocoa futures reached above $10,770 a ton, as the chocolate ingredient looks set for more inventory ...
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Singapore’s prime minister Lee Hsien Loong to step down after 20 years: Finance minister Lawrence Wong to become city-state’s fourth leader next month
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Ghana still striving to reach debt deal with bondholders | Africanews: The office of the Finance minister sought to reassure Ghanaians Monday (Apr ...
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Labour has forgotten it was in government: Labour in opposition will be shocked to learn which party had six years in power but squandered any chance to make ...
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Ghana's vice President, Bawumia meets Pope Francis in historic Vatican visit | Africanews
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When I confronted my absent father, I learned a powerful lesson: His father was absent for most of his life. When he went to Ghana to confront his dad about it ...
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Concerns about anti-Semitic propaganda: Germany apparently imposes entry ban on Greece's former minister Varoufakis
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“Brave Aurora” association: Styrian woman has been campaigning for children in Ghana for 15 years
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DIW analysis: more people are working in Germany than ever before: Finance Minister Christian Lindner bemoans the Germans' attitude towards work - yet they ...
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Defend Tinubu administration or quit, Matawalle tells Northern appointees: "This is not the time to keep quiet in the face of intimidation and ...
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Despite criticism from the ministry: Finance Minister Lindner plans 20 billion euro relief
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PM heads to Ghana and India next month: PRIME MINISTER Dr Keith Rowley will travel to Ghana and India in May.He made the announcement at a post-Cabinet news ...
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Haiti's transitional government weighs future after 'collapse' of institutions: Haiti’s transition council took power in a ceremony on Thursday ...
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Yen falls further as Bank of Japan keeps ultra-low rates: Japan is concerned about negative effects of the weak yen, finance minister Shunichi Suzuki said on ...
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NBBofC receives Idowu’s UBO belt after controversial Ghana bout: The Nigerian Boxing Board of Control has received the Universal Boxing Organization African ...
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UK chocolate shortage warning as supply could be in danger: The UK's chocolate supply could be in danger due to a 'devastating' virus spreading across West ...
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Anwar returns Khazanah allowance, reiterates stand to forgo PM salary: PM wasn't aware allowance deposited into bank account.
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Lindner holds out the prospect of an increase in child benefit for 2025: Child benefit is to be increased again next year. Finance Minister Linder also announces ...
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy meets Britain’s Jeremy Hunt in Kyiv: krainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday he met British finance minister Jeremy Hunt in ...
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Will Britain Have a Surprise Summer Election? Ex-Conservative Adviser Sees Risk: On this week’s Merryn Talks Money , BlondeMoney CEO Helen Thomas explains her ...
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Austria - an expensive country for workers: According to the OECD, Austria places a higher burden on labor income than almost any other country in the world ...
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Maibock tapping in Munich: Füracker is the cabaret artist: Stage? Söder can do that. But someone else caused the laughter at the most recent Maibock tapping: ...
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Savings interest rates of up to 3.5 percent: Is the Federal Treasury competitive?
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FDP: Finance Minister Christian Lindner - a man for certain cuts: Finance Minister Christian Lindner was able to experience what it means when a location is ...
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Today in Norway: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday: Airspace over southern Norway closed, finance minister promises more cash for the police ...
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Everything revolves around Hubert Aiwanger at the Maibock tapping. Not everyone likes that
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Economic program will be strengthened, says finance minister - Latest News: The medium-term economic program is working and yielding the desired results ...
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U-17 WAFU: Garba invites 51 players as Eaglets camp opens: The coach hinted that the team’s camp would open on Wednesday (today) for the WAFU tournament ...
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Cocoa growers face production shortage as EU anti-deforestation rules loom: As cocoa prices surge to record highs and Central and West African growers grapple ...
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Najib allowed to explain himself on 1MDB allegations, says MACC officer: 1MDB TRIAL | Ex-PM's statement taken in narrative style, court hears.
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Israel's Smotrich slams outgoing military intelligence chief over Oct. 7 attack: Finance minister opens fire on army chief of staff over failure to predict Oct ...
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Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip: Cheap flights from Accra, Ghana to Paris, France for only $483 USD roundtrip with Brussels Airlines.
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Govt proposal to tax life insurance sparks debate: New tax proposals in Parliament threaten to undermine the best parts of life insurance appeal of being ...
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With no end to the war in sight, Israel's rating downgrade could just be the beginning
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Quick Glance: Israeli Strike Damages Iranian Air Defense System Without Detection, Officials Say
- An Israeli airstrike on Iran on Friday damaged an air defense system, according to Western and Iranian officials, and appeared calculated to deliver a message that Israel could bypass Iran’s defensive systems undetected and paralyze them.
- The strike damaged a defensive battery near Natanz, a city in central Iran that is critical to the country’s nuclear weapons program, according to the officials.
- The relatively limited scope of Israel’s strike and the muted response from Iranian officials, however, seem to have eased tensions.
- It was confirmed that Israel had deployed aerial drones and at least one missile fired from a warplane, as stated by three Western and two Iranian officials.
Moritzburg property tax rebels are writing another letter: The interest group of overtaxed landowners speaks out again - with a letter to Saxony's finance ...
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Simon Milton and Suffolk New College team up for Ghana trip: Suffolk New College and Town legend Simon Milton teamed up for a trip to Ghana to help deliver ...
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Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
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How a home-improvement subsidy is wrecking Italy’s public finances: Government largesse is costing taxpayers
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The Republic relaunches the Federal Treasury: Disposition. The Republic is reviving the Federal Treasury. The offer is free of charge and the interest rates are ...
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Lawrence Wong will be only the fourth PM in Singapore’s history: The next leader promises continuity and change
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Malaria vaccinations have proven their worth in three African countries: Kintampo - The malaria vaccine "RTS,S" has been introduced in large-scale pilot projects ...
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Ghana: 3 Scientists Receive $35,000 to Research Into Vaccines to Combat Emerging Diseases
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Turkish finance minister attends international investment events: Meetings showcase confidence in Türkiye, its economic program, says minister
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CSU veteran Theo Waigel: “Mister Euro” celebrates his 85th birthday: Appointed Finance Minister by Helmut Kohl shortly before reunification ...
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NRW budget: Finance Minister wants to manage without new debt: At the start of the budget talks for 2025, NRW Finance Minister Marcus Optendrenk (CDU) urges his ...
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Canada Taps Ex-BOC Governor to Examine How Pensions Invest: Canada’s finance minister has asked former central bank governor Stephen Poloz to examine ways to ...
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Palestinian voices in Knesset in danger of being silenced: Benjamin Netanyahu’s latest coalition government has never looked at the Palestinian citizens of ...
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Eswatini: How the King's Allies Stepped In to Help a New Bank: Staff say they can't authorize any transactions. Clients can't open accounts ...
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Quick Glance: Struggle for a Bank License in Africa
- Farmers Bank battles for a license in Eswatini, sparking conflicts with the central bank and the monarchy.
- The finance minister's unusual ties to the bank raise concerns, including his involvement in the choice of location.
- The bank's lack of transparency about its funding and ownership raises suspicions at the central bank.
- Despite numerous uncertainties and questionable documents, Farmers Bank eventually secures a license after political pressure.
Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices: The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are ...
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Danyal Bayaz: “The money is no longer so loose”: The Baden-Württemberg finance minister sees the country as prepared for economic transformation ...
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Liz Truss broke UK rules with book revealing queen’s advice: Former prime minister gets rap on the knuckles for sharing private chats.
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Finance ministry unveils plan to grow economy: The Finance ministry has developed a 15-year economic growth policy expected to increase the economy by a tenfold ...
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Zero voter turnout in 6 Nagaland districts amid shutdown call by ENPO over separate territory demand
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Finance Minister Bayaz after Brorhilker's resignation: “That doesn't read well”: Investigations by the Stuttgart public prosecutor's office into the role of the ...
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