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Encounters between baboons and people are common in parts of South Africa. WhatsApp groups often share stories of baboons raiding a kitchen and stealing all the food. And stories appear in the media about the torture and killing of baboons. Recently the hashtag #JusticeForRaygun has been widely shared on social media. A young male baboon named Raygun was being tracked as he made his way through a suburb of Pretoria to the wilds. When he stopped at a school in a small town, a group of teenagers hunted him down, attacked him and burned him to death. Some children had…

The Managing Director of the West Africa Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCO) paid a courtesy visit to Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Acting Managing Director of the Volta River Authority (VRA), to extend her congratulations on his appointment. Recognising their shared role in the West African energy sector, Michelle Burkett, stated that WAPCO felt it was important to formally congratulate him. She expressed confidence that under his leadership, the VRA would achieve even greater success and that the existing collaborative relationship between the two organizations would be strengthened. She was accompanied by Isaac Adjei Daku, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, WAPCO. Mr Obeng-Kenzo…

The Central Regional Director of Education, Mr. Emmanuel Essuman, has announced the Ghana Education Service’s (GES) preparations to pilot the introduction of the Chinese language into the school curriculum across the country.He noted that Chinese language education has become an important addition to the educational landscape in the Central Region. He further highlighted the role of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC) in enhancing the region’s academic offerings.Mr. Essuman made these remarks at the inauguration of a regional training center for local teachers in West African countries, an event attended by students from primary, basic, senior…

Media personality and lawyer, Sampson Lardy Anyenini Ghanaian media personality and lawyer, Samson Lardy Anyenini, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP), over their recent complaints about governance.In a post on his Facebook page, Anyenini highlighted what he sees as the irony of the NPP’s criticisms of President John Mahama’s administration, given their own track record in government.“NPP, as they complain about wrongs, especially to Akufo-Addo regime appointees/recruitments, they are so terribly guilty of these and not fit to cast the first stone,” he wrote.He further expressed frustration at how the NPP now claims to be victims…

President John Dramani Mahama has lauded the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for bringing back the Parents Teachers’ Association (PTAs) in the first and second-cycle institutions. Speaking at the National Education Consultative Forum in Ho in the Volta region on Tuesday, February 18, President Mahama expressed his delight saying “I’m happy that the Honourable Education Minister has already announced that PTAs can engage schools to ensure that the children at the schools are properly managed.” “And so PTAs can start to do their work by engaging the schools to deepen management of the schools.” It would be recalled that under…

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% of the bloc’s population of 424 million and 7% of its economy. Some commentators have labelled their departure – first announced a year ago – as “Sahelexit”. The decision to leave Ecowas was made by the three countries’ military leaders and is now poised to take effect legally. The three countries have created the Alliance of Sahel States (Alliance des États du Sahel, AES), a mutual defence and security pact formalised through the Liptako Gourma…

Ken Ofori-Atta’s legal team has rejected the Office of the Special Prosecutor’s (OSP) decision to declare him a fugitive, arguing that it was unwarranted and premature.“That should not have taken place in the first place. If you look at the series of correspondence between the OSP and lawyers for Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta, it was evident that the parties were having communications and were discussing possible dates for the investigation or for his attendance,” stated Bright Okyere Agyekum, a member of Ofori-Atta’s legal team, during an interview on TV3’s Agenda show.He explained that discussions between both parties were still ongoing, making…

John Mahama and Dr Bawumia Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has lambasted President John Dramani Mahama’s administration over recent events in the country. According to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer for the 2024 general elections, he conceded early defeat in the election to maintain peace in the country, but the opposite seems to be materializing.According to him, there is a general atmosphere of insecurity and attacks in the country, including against journalists.In a Facebook post on February 19, 2025, he stated, “There is a general atmosphere of insecurity with attacks on journalists, the use of our military to…

“A home away from home” is how Ghanaian students describe their experience studying at the University of Nottingham, UK. Indeed, data shows that the University of Nottingham has been a popular destination among Ghanaian students for decades, with notable alumni including the distinguished Professor Nana SKB Asante who obtained his LLB (Hons) Degree in 1956 just a couple of years prior to Peter Ala Adjetey, a former Speaker of Parliament graduating with the same course. More recent alumni include the most recent first Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari who completed a PhD in Economics. Others…

Global risks are rising, and many companies are struggling with how to adapt. The World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Risks Report makes it clear that challenges like escalating global tensions and conflicts, climate change, economic instability and supply chain disruptions are interconnected and build on one another. And they’re here to stay. Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump’s tariff threats are creating more unpredictability in global trade. Companies – mostly medium sized and large companies – have no choice but to constantly adjust their strategies. For several companies in emerging markets, this way of thinking is second nature. Firms often operate…