Day: July 14, 2025

Accra: Cameroon will hold its presidential election on October 12, as stated in a decree signed by President Paul Biya. Polling stations across the nation will welcome voters from 8:00 a.m. local time (GMT 0700) until 6:00 p.m. local time (GMT 1700), as specified in the decree. According to Ghana News Agency, candidates intending to participate in the presidential race are required to submit their application documents by July 21. This timeline is part of the electoral calendar announced earlier by Elections Cameroon, the body responsible for managing the election process. The finalized list of candidates who meet the necessary

Washington: From Wednesday to Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a summit in Washington with the presidents of five African countries, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal, for discussions on trade, investment, and security. According to Ghana News Agency, observers indicated that with all five countries facing a 10 percent tariff on exports to the United States, the Trump administration was seeking to pressure them with tough terms, as the African leaders were likely hoping to negotiate more favorable trade conditions. In addition to limiting their speaking time and mocking the English proficiency of the Liberian president, Trump reportedly pressured

Asuogyaman: Mr. Godwin Bobobee, District Chief Executive of Asuogyaman, has announced his development agenda will prioritize sanitation, tourism, education reform, and environmental protection. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bobobee emphasized the importance of these initiatives in an interview, highlighting the district’s potential as a major hub for tourism and agribusiness. Mr. Bobobee expressed concerns about unregulated settlements in the district’s mountainous regions, which are contributing to deforestation and soil erosion. He explained that the removal of vegetation leads to increased runoff during rainfall, causing silt and plastic waste to flow into rivers and roads. This not only damages infrastructure

Chernivtsi: A barrage of drones and missiles launched by Russian forces overnight on Friday targeted cities in Ukraine’s western regions, killing at least two people and injuring 20 others, local authorities reported. In the city of Chernivtsi, a 26-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were killed by “falling debris from enemy targets,” regional governor Ruslan Zaparanyuk said on Telegram. Fourteen others were injured, with four in critical condition and fighting for their lives in local hospitals. According to Ghana News Agency, the attack on Chernivtsi damaged residential and administrative buildings, shops, and vehicles. In the city of Lviv, six people,

Takoradi: The Women in Water, Sanitation and Climate Change (WWSCC), a non-governmental organisation, has organised a clean-up exercise at the ‘Last Hour Beach’ in Takoradi as part of this year’s World Oceans Day celebration. According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise was organised in partnership with Tullow Ghana Limited, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, and the University of Ghana Oceans Governance Project, among other institutions. The initiative aimed to keep the sea and its surroundings clean while conserving ocean and marine resources. Madam Sandra Serwaa Kyere, the Executive Director of WWSCC, during an interview with the Ghana News Agency, stated that the

Kigali: The Chinese Embassy in Rwanda held a reception on Friday to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). The event was attended by Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda Gao Wenqi, Defense Attache Li Dayi, representatives from both China and Rwanda, as well as members of the diplomatic corps and defense attaches accredited to Rwanda. According to Ghana News Agency, in his address, Li emphasized China’s commitment to peace, international cooperation, and the vision of building a shared future for mankind. Li stated, “Peace is in the genes of the PLA,” highlighting that the purpose

Accra: Communities in Ada West, Ada East, and Anloga Districts are set to benefit from a coastal development project aimed at enhancing livelihoods and climate resilience. According to Ghana News Agency, the $14 million ‘Improved Resilience of Coastal Communities in C´te d’Ivoire and Ghana project’ is funded by the Adaptation Fund and supported by implementing partners over a four-year period. Speaking to the agency during the Regional Steering Committee meeting convened in Accra to assess project progress and endorse the proposed annual work plan, Mr. Mouhamadou Diene, Programme Management Officer at UN-Habitat, C´te d’Ivoire, underscored the growing impact of climate