President Mahama calls on Chiefs to protect lands and water bodies from illegal mining.
President Mahama highlighted the urgent need for collective action to combat the environmental degradation caused by illegal mining
President
Panama denies US claims of free passage through the Panama Canal.
The Panama Canal Authority on Wednesday denied the US State Department’s claim that US government vessels would be able to cross the canal without paying fees, likely ratcheting up tensions after President Donald Trump threatened to take back control of the crossing
Philippines lawmakers have voted for the impeachment of Vice-President Sara Duterte.
An impeachment would effectively bar her from the presidency, as she would be permanently banned from holding public office
Trump has announced that he wants the US to take over Gaza Strip.
The US president has previously said that neighboring nations could take in displaced Palestinians from Gaza – a proposal that was rejected by Arab nations. Asked about the idea, Trump said that he envisions “a long-term ownership position.”
Trump’s Proposal To Relocate Palestinians Is Met With Protests By Thousands Of Egyptians.
Protesters waved Egyptian and Palestinian flags and said they were in favour of an independent Palestinian state.
Trump and Mexico’s president reached an agreement to delay tariffs by a month.
. President Trump said the tariffs were being imposed because of illegal immigration and the flow of fentanyl from Mexico.
Eight-member Committee appointed by President Mahama to organize the National Education Forum.
The committee, chaired by Professor George K. T. Oduro, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has been given two weeks to submit a comprehensive plan for the forum.
While US Slept Today, Markets In Asia And Europe Gained As The Dollar Strengthened
In economic data, U.S. jobless claims fell to 207,000, beating estimates, while economic growth slowed to 2.3% in Q4, down from 3.1% and below expectations of 2.6%. President Trump confirmed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February 1.
President Mahama appoints Prof. Kobby Mensah as the new CEO of GTDC
Prof. Mensah’s appointment is viewed as a strategic move to revitalize the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), a key institution in attracting investments and promoting tourism as a viable business sector
Anas Aremeyaw Anas Ordered To Testify Without A Mask By The Court Of Appeal.
In a unanimous decision delivered on Thursday, 30 January 2025, the panel—comprising Justices Anthony Oppong, Ackaah Boafo, and Aboagye Tandoh—held that Anas could not testify while concealing his face.