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Paris: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in a trial related to alleged campaign funds from Libya. The Paris Criminal Court, however, acquitted the 70-year-old of charges of bribery, illegal campaign financing, and benefiting from the embezzlement of public funds. The sentence is not suspended and cannot be served at home under electronic surveillance. According to Ghana News Agency, the court’s decision was announced by Presiding Judge Nathalie Gavarino, who commented on the “extraordinary seriousness” of the offense. The case revolves around allegations that millions of

Accra: Management of Trasacco Estates Development Company Limited has urged their investors and homeowners to remain calm while they continue with authorities to resolve issues concerning their lands. ‘We reassure our investors and homeowners of our steadfast commitment to protecting their interests and delivering quality serviced plots. ‘We urge all stakeholders to remain calm and trust in the rule of law as we work with the authorities to resolve this matter swiftly’. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at a news conference in Accra, Mr. Kwame Owusu Danso, Corporate Affairs and Legal Director of the Trasacco Group, said calm had

Accra: Mr. Philip Arthur, the outgoing President of the ESBECAN Association, has emphasized the necessity of establishing deliberate structures to facilitate the smooth transition of knowledge, networks, and leadership to the younger members of the association. He warned that without a clear strategy for integrating the youth, the association risked losing its expertise and influence as senior members retired in the coming decade. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Arthur made this call during the 7th ESBECAN Congress in Accra, themed ‘Promoting Unity, Strengthening Bonds.’ He proposed an official membership drive where newly returned professionals would receive automatic membership with

Accra: The Africa Global Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has extended its congratulations to Dr Akwasi Opong-Fosu on his appointment as the Chairman of the Ghana Investment Promotion Center (GIPC). The Chamber recognized Dr Opong-Fosu’s contributions and efforts to foster economic opportunities and advance investments in Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued in Accra highlighted that this appointment by President John Dramani Mahama is seen as an inspired decision, aligning with the task of repositioning Ghana as a premier investment destination on the African continent. Dr. Olivier Kamanzi, Chairman of AGCC, remarked on Dr Opong-Fosu’s leadership and credibility,

Accra: Slovenia has declared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu persona non grata, effectively banning him from entering the country, which is a member of both the EU and NATO. According to Ghana News Agency, the decision was announced by the government in Ljubljana and reported by the Slovenian state news agency STA. The announcement was made by Neva Gra‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡ic, the State Secretary in the Foreign Ministry. This move follows Slovenia’s previous action in July, when it became the first EU nation to declare Israeli government members Police Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich persona non grata. Neva Gra‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡ic

Bolgatanga: Dr. Catherine Yiyugsah, a Paediatric Oncologist at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), has emphasized that childhood cancers are not a death sentence but are treatable if detected early. In a recent interview with the Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah highlighted the importance of early detection, stating that while children can indeed develop cancers, the prospects for treatment and cure are promising when caught early. Delays in diagnosis can complicate treatment, she noted, making it critical for symptoms to be identified promptly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Yiyugsah made these remarks following a workshop she facilitated on early warning

Accra: The re-rehabilitation and expansion work on the Acherensua-Ntotroso road project will commence soon, Dr. Ebenezer Kwaku Addo, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi North in the Ahafo Region, has announced. He disclosed that the road project had been awarded on contract and that the contractor would move to the site shortly. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Addo explained that the government, with support from Newmont Ghana Gold Limited (NGGL), was funding the project. Speaking in an interview at Acherensua in the Asutifi North District, Dr. Addo mentioned that funds are ready, and the contractors are expected on