A student from Adisadel College, whose violent attack on another student was captured in a widely circulated video, is scheduled to make a court appearance today, July 28, 2023. The Cape Coast Police arrested the student earlier this week on charges of causing harm and assault. After issuing a caution, they released him into the custody of the school’s Headmaster, who will present him in court on Friday. The arrest was prompted by the emergence of a disturbing video depicting one student violently attacking another within a dormitory. The school authorities are taking swift action to address the incident and…
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Brisbane, Australia – 26 July 2023 By Alex Ababio The Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) has unveiled a significant special issue titled “Person-centred approaches to address the health needs of people living with HIV and co-infections and co-morbidities” during the 12th IAS Conference on HIV Science, IAS 2023. Guided by Guest Editors Rena Janamnuaysook from the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation in Thailand, Jeffrey Lazarus from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in Spain, and Georgina Caswell from the Global Network of People Living with HIV in South Africa, this groundbreaking issue sheds light on the…
By Alex Ababio Deep within the Garden City, Kumasi , the capital town of Ashanti region , where the vibrant colors of the landscape are often overshadowed by the shadows of misfortune, there exists a remarkable story of resilience. These children who have endured immeasurable hardships and loss, yet possess an unwavering spirit that defies the odds. Nestled in the isolated hamlet of Manso Atwere in the Amansie West Distict of Ashanti region , a place where hope often struggles to find its foothold, once lived young Kwaku Dua , a name meaning “born on a Wednesday.” Kwaku, however, was…
By Alex Ababio Since the global polio eradication efforts began in 1988, the incidence of polio cases has decreased by 99.99%. Poliomyelitis is a viral disease that can lead to paralysis and even death. It remains a public health concern worldwide although progress to eliminate the virus has been significant. The WHO Africa Region was certified free of wild poliovirus (WPV) in August 2020. However, since 2017 cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus 2 (cVDPV2) have been spreading worldwide, including in Africa. This has been explained by low immunization rates in communities. Globally cVDPV2 has caused more cases of poliomyelitis…
The Government of Ghana has given the green light to a comprehensive national space policy aimed at fostering sustainable development through space science and technology. This milestone decision by the Cabinet will facilitate better coordination among various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) in accessing and utilizing space data. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Minister of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), announced this significant development during a “Meet the Press” event in Accra. He emphasized that the policy’s approval is a pivotal step in the nation’s progress, addressing the lack of coordination and value-for-money considerations in acquiring space data from external…
A 46-year-old man residing in Boti, located in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region, is currently recovering from four injuries, including a dislocated bone, inflicted during a chaotic police operation in the community. Anthony Soda, a farmer who is married and has five children, was shot four times on June 20, 2023. He sustained gunshot wounds in his buttocks, abdomen, and right leg during an encounter with four individuals later identified as officers from the Police Intelligence Department (PID) of the Regional Police Command in Koforidua. These officers were part of a special anti-narcotics operation targeting a suspected…
Virginia E. Palmer, the U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, accompanied by the Chief of Defense Staff and high-ranking officers from the Ghana Navy, Ghana Armed Forces, and Ministry of Defense, has commissioned numerous of projects aimed at bolstering maritime security at Ghana Navy Training Command (NAVTRAC) in the Volta Region. These U.S.-funded projects, totaling over $6 million, will enhance Ghana’s maritime security capabilities, crucial for safeguarding commercial activities in the Gulf of Guinea, including shipping and fishing. Ambassador Palmer stated during the visit, “Our security assistance to the Ghana Armed Forces this year amounts to $48 million, including substantial support for…
By Alex Ababio Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, a prominent figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and a contender for the party’s flagbearer position, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the government’s management of the local currency. During his campaign tour in Kintampo East on July 16, Mr. Agyapong voiced his discontent with the declining value of the Cedi. He revealed that the worth of his Cedi equivalent, amounting to $40 million, had diminished to $16 million within a five-month period, spanning from March to August 2022. Although Mr. Agyapong refrained from mentioning individuals by name, he indirectly referred to Vice President…
Martin A. B. K. Amidu, the former Special Prosecutor, has affirmed the genuineness of the leaked tape, which allegedly implicates high-ranking officials conspiring to oust Inspector General of Police (IGP) George Akuffo Dampare. In a written statement, Amidu verified the authenticity of the 50-minute recording and identified the voice of one of the involved individuals, whom he previously represented as a client during his tenure as a lawyer in the Northern Region. Furthermore, Amidu mentioned that he personally witnessed the person in question receiving phone calls during important discussions at their Accra office, suggesting a possible explanation for the presence…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is facing allegations of silently observing his daughter, Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo, showing disrespect towards Ghana’s national anthem during a public event. This incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, took place at the 30th anniversary commemoration of the late Mrs. Eleanor Akufo-Addo, President Akufo-Addo’s wife and Edwina’s mother. “Outdated practices from Nkrumah’s era that require modernization” The video reveals Edwina seated beside her father, engrossed in a phone conversation while the event’s master of ceremony announced the commencement of the national anthem, urging everyone present to stand as per protocol. Although…