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Lisbon: As part of the international momentum generated under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI in support of Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara and the Autonomy Plan, the Portuguese Republic expresses ‘its full support for the Moroccan autonomy initiative as the most serious, credible and constructive basis to settle this dispute.’ According to Ghana News Agency, this position was expressed in the Joint Statement signed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita, and the Portuguese Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, following their meeting on Tuesday in Lisbon. Portugal recognizes

Accra: Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, has expressed his profound sorrow over the tragic killing of Naa Abdul-Malik Azenbe, the Kusasi Chief of the Ashanti Region. The deceased was also Chief of the Kaadi Divisional Area in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. According to Ghana News Agency, in a Facebook post by the Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, he extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, the Kusasi community in the Ashanti Region, and the wider traditional leadership of the Kusaug area. He described the murder as a

Accra: Ghana is in the process of establishing a National Metrology Institute to bolster the country’s status as a regional leader in scientific and industrial measurement, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, has said. Speaking at the opening of the 18th General Assembly of the Intra-Africa Metrology System (AFRIMETS) in Accra, the Minister emphasized that the country was building a metrology system designed to support domestic manufacturing and seamlessly integrate with global standards. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister highlighted the importance of this initiative to the government’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme

Assin north: Mr Francis Bright Ativi, the newly appointed Youth Employment Agency (YEA) Director in the Assin North District, has assured agitated National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth of jobs to change their destinies. The Director made this assurance during an interview with the Ghana News Agency on his first day at work. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ativi noted that the Mahama administration was committed to job creation and would roll out strategic plans to ensure every youth in the district received their fair share of employment opportunities. He acknowledged the frustration, uncertainties, and anxiety among the youth regarding

Accra: Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, former Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority, and nine others have appeared before an Accra High Court. They face charges of conspiracy to commit crime, specifically money laundering and extortion, and using public office for profit. According to Ghana News Agency, the accused are alleged to have leveraged their offices to accrue a total of GHC280 million for personal gain. The seven individuals charged have pleaded not guilty to the accusations. The accused include Jacob Kwamina Amuah, Wendy Newman, Albert Ankrah, Isaac Mensah, Bright Bediako-Mensah, and three corporate entities: Propnest Limited, Kel Logistics, and

Sirigu: Naba Roland Atogumdeya Akwara III, Paramount Chief of the Sirigu Traditional Area, has cautioned the youth against reckless motorbike riding, particularly along the main road through the Sirigu market. He expressed concern over the growing disregard for road safety among young riders, who often ride at top speed without helmets, posing danger to themselves and others. According to Ghana News Agency, Naba Akwara III delivered a speech at the launch of his 10th Anniversary celebration and the maiden Azuko Cultural Festival. He warned, ‘I firmly warn motor riders, particularly the youth, not to speed around the market area where

Sekondi: Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), has unveiled his strategic vision for the Ghana Navy during a five-day visit to the Western Naval Command at Sekondi in the Western Region. Speaking during the unveiling, he emphasised on the importance of maritime security, force readiness, professional development, support for the blue economy, and international partnerships. He called for discipline and teamwork among personnel to help protect the country’s maritime sector. According to Ghana News Agency, Rear Admiral Bessing acknowledged the existing challenges faced by personnel of the Ghana Navy, but praised them for their