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Accra: The leadership of the Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, has urged the executive of the COCOBOD Local Union to work with the management of the company to ensure industrial peace and harmony. Mr Morgan Ayawine, the General Secretary of ICU, Ghana, made this call during the swearing-in of the executives of the National Consultative Council of COCOBOD Local Union. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ayawine advised the executives to uphold leadership qualities such as commitment, sacrifice, humility, dedication, fairness, transparency, honesty, probity, and accountability. He emphasized the importance of these attributes while leading workers during the

Accra: The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has held discussions with the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr. Adam Mutawakilu, on deepening collaboration between the two institutions to protect the nation’s water bodies and ensure sustainable water production. The meeting, held in Accra, focused on the shared challenges facing the water and natural resources sectors, particularly the impact of illegal mining (galamsey) on rivers and streams that serve as raw water sources for domestic and industrial supply. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Buah stated that the Government is committed to protecting water

Accra: The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, engaged in discussions with Mr Adam Mutawakilu, the Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), to explore ways of enhancing cooperation between their institutions. The primary focus was on protecting Ghana’s water bodies and ensuring sustainable water production. According to Ghana News Agency, the meeting, which took place in Accra, revolved around the common challenges confronting the water and natural resources sectors. The dialogue highlighted the significant impact of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, on rivers and streams that are vital for domestic and industrial water supply.

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

Sagnarigu: The Sagnarigu Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Northern Region has held a one-day engagement workshop aimed at empowering women groups in the municipality on the rule of law and combating corruption. The event was organized to enhance participants’ understanding of their civic rights, legal protections, and available reporting mechanisms. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop, which was supported by GIZ and co-funded by the European Union (EU), gathered women from various associations, including those involving persons with disabilities, beauticians, hairdressers, and interfaith groups within the Sagnarigu Municipality. The initiative sought to

Accra: The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) is seeking the support of Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs) to achieve sustainable results in Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) efforts across the region. GIABA, in collaboration with Ghana’s Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), is hosting a two-day national sensitisation seminar in Accra aimed at raising awareness among religious leaders and institutions about the AML/CFT framework and GIABA’s mandate. According to Ghana News Agency, the seminar is designed to agree on actionable points to promote peaceful coexistence and address Money Laundering (ML), Terrorism Financing (TF), and Proliferation

Keta: The Keta Municipal Assembly in the Volta Region has taken steps toward promoting inclusive education by supporting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the municipality with teaching and learning materials. The educational materials distributed included exercise books, textbooks, poster colors, and Mathematical sets. This initiative aims to aid the improved teaching and learning of PWDs in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Keta Municipal Chief Executive, emphasized during a ceremony at the assembly’s premises that the materials were intended to improve educational development and nurture the structures of PWDs for a better future. Mr. Seade