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Paraguay Reaffirms Support for Morocco’s Sovereignty Over Sahara

Rabat: The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Paraguay, Raºl Lu­s Latorre, has reaffirmed his country’s firm and constant support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Southern Provinces. He emphasized the Moroccan Autonomy Initiative as a just and credible solution to the regional dispute over the Moroccan Sahara. According to Ghana News Agency, Latorre made these remarks following his meeting with the Speaker of Morocco’s House of Councillors, Mohamed Ould Errachid, on the sidelines of the 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The Paraguayan MP stressed that Paraguay considers the Sahara to be an integral part

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GNAD President Advocates for Recognition of Sign Language Rights in Ghana

Tarkwa: Mr. George Kakra Ussher, President of the Western Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of the Deaf (GNAD), has called on Ghanaians to recognize and respect the language of the deaf community. He emphasized the importance of supporting policies that guarantee sign language services in schools, hospitals, courts, workplaces, and public institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ussher made these remarks during the celebration of this year’s International Week of the Deaf (IWD) at the Tamso Community Centre in Tarkwa, Western Region. The event, themed ‘No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights,’ highlighted that sign language is

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SWFA Empowers Women Farmers in Kobilmahigu with Sustainable Agriculture Training

Accra: Women farmers in the Kobilmahigu community in the Tolon District of the Northern Region have been trained on intercropping and organic farming practices to improve soil fertility and enhance crop yields sustainably. According to Ghana News Agency, the training workshop, organised by the Savannah Women Farmers Association (SWFA), formed part of the implementation of the Climate Change Resilience Landscape Restoration and Improved Livelihoods project, funded by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The initiative aimed to promote climate-smart agriculture and strengthen the resilience of smallholder women farmers in northern Ghana. Madam Salamatu Sakara, Chairperson of the Association, speaking during

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TMA Convenes Meeting to Address Unauthorized Structures and Sanitation

Tema: The Tema Metropolitan Assembly (TMA) has convened a stakeholder meeting to discuss various developmental issues confronting the metropolis, resolving to remove all unauthorized structures and kiosks scattered across the city. According to Ghana News Agency, the stakeholders’ engagement included traditional and religious leaders, staff, and departmental heads, highlighting issues on the siting of kiosks and sanitation concerns. Madam Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, addressed the stakeholders, urging traditional and religious leaders to educate their followers on the need for enforcing order in the metropolis. Madam Bright announced that the assembly had declared zoning of schools, hospitals, security

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Police Seek Warrant for Third Suspect in Immigration Officer’s Murder

Accra: The Police have requested an arrest warrant for a third suspect allegedly linked to the murder of Immigration Officer Stephen King Amoah. At the Adabraka District Court, Chief Inspector Apeweh Achana, who led the prosecution, informed the court that the warrant was necessary to facilitate the suspect’s apprehension. According to Ghana News Agency, the prosecution stated that due to the pending warrant, the duplicate docket had not yet been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office for advice. The court, presided over by Nana Abena Asoh Owusu-Omenyo, granted the request and adjourned the case to November 4, 2025. Bright Aweh,

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KTC Raises Concern Over Construction of Mosque on Assembly Land

Kadjebi: The Kadjebi Traditional Council (KTC) has expressed concerns and raises objection to ongoing to construct a mosque on a parcel of land belonging to the Kadjebi District Assembly. The land is allegedly being undertaken without prior consultation, consent, or approval from the traditional authority. According to Ghana News Agency, in a formal statement issued by the Council, the chiefs noted that as custodians of the land and cultural demands of the Kadjebi Traditional Area, they are mandated under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759) to play a central role in all matters relating

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Razak Opoku Refutes Claims About NLA-KGL Deal

Accra: Mr. Razak Kojo Opoku, former Public Relations Manager of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), has firmly denied allegations that KGL requested the NLA to postpone its request to 2026, as reported by Fourth Estate. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Opoku challenged the publication by Fourth Estate, questioning the integrity of its claims and demanding evidence of his alleged consultancy role with KGL. In a statement shared with the agency, he emphasized that the NLA’s correspondence was dated October 7, 2025, and received by KGL on October 13, 2025. He reiterated that Mr. Alex Dadey never made such a

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