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Accra: The National Theatre of Ghana, in conjunction with a team of seasoned German theatre professionals, is conducting a comprehensive technical training workshop for its production and technical crew. This initiative is part of a broader collaboration established earlier in October between the National Theatre and the visiting German Theatre Group. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop, which commenced on October 23 and will conclude on November 9, is designed to foster international exchange and capacity development within Ghana’s performing arts sector. It aims to enhance the technical competencies of the theatre staff in crucial areas such as stage

Rabat: The Republic of Paraguay, in recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, has announced plans to open a Consulate General in the Kingdom. During his meeting in Rabat with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Paraguay, Rub©n Ram­rez Lezcano, reaffirmed his country’s full support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and for the autonomy initiative presented by the Kingdom in 2007, considered as the only serious, credible and realistic basis for settling the regional dispute. According to Ghana News Agency, on this occasion, the

Nima: The Nima Division of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU) has rearrested Ayisha Zakaria for allegedly burning the private part of a seven-year-old girl. The 24-year-old suspect was rearrested on Wednesday, less than 48 hours after her release from custody following the withdrawal of the case by the complainant, Sarki Musah Umar. According to Ghana News Agency, the rearrest follows public outrage on social media after footage of the alleged abuse surfaced online. Eyewitnesses reported that Zakaria, a resident of Mamobi in the Ayawaso North Municipality, allegedly heated a metal object, suspected to be a spoon, and

Accra: Management of the National Theatre of Ghana has strengthened ties with a German Theatre Group to promote cultural exchange programmes. The exchange programmes aim at enhancing artistic development and cross-cultural learning between Ghanaian and German theatre practitioners. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement served as an opportunity for both parties to introduce themselves, discuss the framework for future collaborations, and outline plans for joint theatre workshops, performance exchanges, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. Mr. Henry Herbert Malm, Acting Executive Director of the National Theatre, commended the initiative and applauded the team that worked tirelessly to bring the project to fruition.

Accra: The Kingdom of Eswatini has reaffirmed its support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its Sahara, describing the autonomy plan as the ‘only credible, serious, and realistic solution’ to the regional dispute. According to Ghana News Agency, this position was reiterated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Pholile Dlamini Shakantu, on the sidelines of the first session of the Morocco-Eswatini Joint Cooperation Commission. These talks were held with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita. The meeting focused on the excellence of bilateral relations and

Paakro: Health professionals have raised concerns over delayed breast cancer detection in parts of the Eastern Region due to limited screening access and persistent beliefs in witchcraft. This was revealed during a community health outreach organised by the Muslimah Mentorship Network at Paakro in the Akuapim South District, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities. The event brought together women from Fante Town, Abaase, and Adjinase Piem electoral areas for a breast screening exercise. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Abdul Wadud Mohammed, who led the screening, said superstition and poor access to medical facilities were major barriers to

Abura dunkwa: Mrs. Ernestina Frimpong, a retired educationist and owner of Fairweather Schools, has been installed as the Abontsendomhene during a vibrant ceremony in Abura Dunkwa, located in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of the Central Region. With her new stool name, Nana Opirim Kwansa I, she was paraded through the town’s main streets in a palanquin, accompanied by drumming and dancing. According to Ghana News Agency, during her address at the ceremony, Mrs. Frimpong expressed her commitment to her new role, which involves reaching out to the town’s indigenes both locally and abroad, ensuring their welfare, and seeking their support for