Day: August 27, 2025

NADMO and SONABEL Warn Communities of Possible Bagre Dam Spillage

Accra: The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), along with SONABEL Energy, has issued a warning to communities situated along the White Volta River regarding a potential spillage from the Bagre Dam in Burkina Faso. This alert has been directed primarily at regions and districts expected to be impacted by such an event. According to Ghana News Agency, the regions anticipated to be affected include various districts across the Northern Region, such as GusheguKaraga, Nanumba South District, Tolon District, Kumbugu District, Savelugu Municipal, Nanton District, Yendi Municipal, Saboba District, Zabzugu District, and Tatale/Sanguli District. Additionally, in the Upper East Region, districts

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ISA Africa Meeting in Accra to Catalyse Solar Finance and Skills

Accra: Accra will next week host the Africa Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), aimed at driving solar investments, strengthening capacity, and advancing innovation to close the continent’s energy gap. The meeting is expected to bring together governments, financiers, innovators, and development partners to mobilise resources for Africa’s solar future. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ashish Khanna, Director General of ISA, emphasized that Africa remains central to the global solar agenda but attracts less than two per cent of clean energy investments, despite its vast potential. He highlighted the urgency of addressing the energy access issue,

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ISA Africa Meeting in Accra to Catalyse Solar Finance and Skills

Accra: Accra will next week host the Africa Regional Committee Meeting of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), aimed at driving solar investments, strengthening capacity, and advancing innovation to close the continent’s energy gap. The meeting is expected to bring together governments, financiers, innovators, and development partners to mobilise resources for Africa’s solar future. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ashish Khanna, Director General of ISA, emphasized that Africa remains central to the global solar agenda but attracts less than two per cent of clean energy investments, despite its vast potential. He highlighted the urgency of addressing the energy access issue,

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Media Must Push AU Free Movement Protocol Toward Wider Ratification

Accra: The African Union Free Movement Protocol (AUFMP) is a bold initiative aimed at fostering free movement across African borders, promoting economic integration, and achieving a unified Africa. However, its ratification has been slow, underscoring the need for stronger advocacy. Media practitioners, as the bridge between policymakers and the public, are uniquely positioned to drive this change. According to Ghana News Agency, media is not just a tool for information dissemination; it is a powerful force for shaping public opinion and influencing policy. Mr. Eric Boakye Peasah, National President of the Coalition of CSOs in Migration Ghana (CCMG), emphasized this

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Media Must Push AU Free Movement Protocol Toward Wider Ratification

Accra: The African Union Free Movement Protocol (AUFMP) is a bold initiative aimed at fostering free movement across African borders, promoting economic integration, and achieving a unified Africa. However, its ratification has been slow, underscoring the need for stronger advocacy. Media practitioners, as the bridge between policymakers and the public, are uniquely positioned to drive this change. According to Ghana News Agency, media is not just a tool for information dissemination; it is a powerful force for shaping public opinion and influencing policy. Mr. Eric Boakye Peasah, National President of the Coalition of CSOs in Migration Ghana (CCMG), emphasized this

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Western North Region Commissions 539 Blue Water Guards to Combat Illegal Mining

Accra: A total of 539 Blue Water Guards with the core mandate to help protect the country’s forests and water bodies from illegal mining (galamsey) activities have been commissioned by the Minerals Commission in the Western North Region. Mr Wilbert Petty Brentum, Western North Regional Minister, speaking during the ceremony, charged the Blue Water Guards to discharge their duties with dedication, integrity, professionalism, and patriotism devoid of bribery and corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the Western North Region had not been spared of the galamsey menace, which had rendered water bodies and forest reserves severely damaged. Mr Brentum tasked

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Western North Region Commissions 539 Blue Water Guards to Combat Illegal Mining

Accra: A total of 539 Blue Water Guards with the core mandate to help protect the country’s forests and water bodies from illegal mining (galamsey) activities have been commissioned by the Minerals Commission in the Western North Region. Mr Wilbert Petty Brentum, Western North Regional Minister, speaking during the ceremony, charged the Blue Water Guards to discharge their duties with dedication, integrity, professionalism, and patriotism devoid of bribery and corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, the Western North Region had not been spared of the galamsey menace, which had rendered water bodies and forest reserves severely damaged. Mr Brentum tasked

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