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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

Berekum: Elder Simon Ampaabeng Kyeremeh, the Member of Parliament for Berekum East constituency in the Bono Region, is spearheading the reconstruction of a wooden bridge on the Berekum-Kotaa road. The bridge at Papaase collapsed due to a recent downpour, severing connections to several farming communities and prompting a public outcry. According to Ghana News Agency, during an inspection visit, Elder Kyeremeh expressed concern over the bridge’s condition, which had disrupted community connectivity and hindered both movement and economic activities. He stated that the reconstruction was part of his Election 2024 promise and assured that the project would be completed and

Accra: The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Setor Dumelo, has inaugurated the newly constituted Board of the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA), urging members to implement transformative policies that will position Ghana as a global leader in tree crop production and processing. Speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Mr. Eric Opoku, at a ceremony in Accra, Mr. Dumelo underlined the role of tree crops in Ghana’s Agriculture for Economic Transformation Agenda (AETA). According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Dumelo called on the Board to expand tree crop cultivation in a climate-smart and environmentally sustainable manner, and to

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

Accra: Accra Fertility Center (AFC), a subsidiary of Medifem Multi-Specialist Hospital, has launched a campaign to raise awareness on infertility and demystify In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). The month-long initiative coincides with World IVF Day, observed annually on July 25 to commemorate the birth of Louise Brown, the first baby born through IVF in 1978. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Joseph Homiah, Chief Fertility Specialist at AFC, highlighted during the launch in Accra that fertility treatments, particularly IVF, have become more accessible and affordable in recent years. However, he noted that financial constraints, limited information, and lack of emotional support

Addis ababa: The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance announced that the East African nation is implementing measures to trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, reaching agreements with multiple countries to facilitate this shift. According to Ghana News Agency, the ministry emphasized that this decision is intended to bolster Ethiopia’s trade and investment relationships, maintain trade balance, and mitigate the risks associated with relying on a single currency. State Minister of Finance Eyob Tekalign, in an interview with the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, disclosed that agreements have been made with countries such as the United Arab Emirates to conduct trade in

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,