Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The conservative-led coalition of three centrist parties, the ÖVP, the SPÖ and the Neos, says the law is a “clear commitment to gender equality”, but critics say it will fuel anti-Muslim feeling in the country and could be unconstitutional....
Author: Baina Media (Baina Media)
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UNICEF urges action as child humanitarian crisis deepens
UNICEF is sounding the alarm as humanitarian needs for children around the world reach unprecedented levels. The United Nations agency has launched an urgent appeal for $7.66 billion to provide life-saving assistance to 73 million children in 133 countries next year. Escalating conflicts, rising hunger, and deep funding cuts are driving the crisis. According to...
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National Sports College certifies over 30 participants in maiden strength and power training
A total of 35 participants have been trained in strength and power under the strength and conditioning module at the National Sports College, Winneba. They were drawn from various sporting disciplines including football, armwrestling, athletics, weightlifting, physical instructors, and the media. Dr Kyle Pierce, the course facilitator from Louisiana State University, Shreveport, thanked the participants...
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Mahama Directs Majority Leadership to Withdraw Bill Seeking to Repeal OSP Act
President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, to withdraw the Private Member’s Bill that seeks to repeal the Act establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The directive, contained in an official statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the President’s spokesperson,...
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Mahama to Receive Constitutional Review Report on December 22
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that the long-anticipated final report of the Constitutional Review Committee will be delivered to him on December 22. The Committee, chaired by Prof. H. Kwesi Prempeh, has spent several months gathering views from across the country on suggested revisions to Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. According to the President, the team...
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Foreign Minister Ablakwa Condemns Israel Over Deportation of Ghanaians
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has strongly criticized Israel’s recent treatment of Ghanaian citizens, following an incident at Ben Gurion International Airport on December 7. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, Mr. Ablakwa outlined the government’s response to the detention and subsequent deportation of several Ghanaian travelers, among them...
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Israel Apologises After Deportation of Ghanaians Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that Israeli authorities have issued an apology following the deportation of three Ghanaian nationals, urging calm in the ongoing diplomatic dispute. Appearing on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, December 12, Mr. Ablakwa stressed that Ghana would continue to respond firmly to any unjustified treatment of...
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Bawumia Slams EC Over “Indecent Haste” in Kpandai Rerun
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has taken aim at the Electoral Commission (EC), accusing it of acting with “indecent haste” in announcing a rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election. Dr. Bawumia argued that the Commission’s decision disregards ongoing judicial proceedings at both the High Court and the Supreme Court involving New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
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Study Uncovers Dangerous Heavy Metal Contamination in Food and Cosmetics
A new nationwide study has revealed disturbing levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury in food and cosmetic products sampled across all 16 regions of Ghana. The research, jointly conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and UNICEF, examined 1,691 samples of turmeric, cereal mixes, bentonite clay (commonly known as ayilo), kohl (kajikaji), and skin-lightening...
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OSP Begins Trial of Ken Ofori-Atta and Seven Others Today
The high-profile prosecution involving 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences is expected to commence today at Criminal Court 5 in Accra, marking one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in recent years. The case, initiated by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), lists eight accused persons and one corporate entity. According to...