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A former deputy Minister for Power, John Jinapor says the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has “failed abysmally” in delivering on its campaign promises. He says the party’s manifesto promises in the run-up to both the 2016 and 2020 general elections have not been realized. The comments by the Yapei-Kusawgu Member of Parliament come on the heels of Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s release of a list of 70 issues the Akufo-Addo led-government has addressed since assuming office, following public outcry over the economic situation in the country. “This year alone, the government has introduced nine different taxes and yet…

The leadership of the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana has indicated that it will embark on a strike on May 18, 2021. The association explained that the decision follows the government’s failure to address the concerns of its members after they called off a similar action earlier this year. The intended strike comes on the back of the government’s inability to pay the tier-2 pension arrears, market premiums and non-basic allowances, among others, of the members of the association. Speaking to reporters, the National Chairman for the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana, Zakaria Mohammed, said their…

One month after the explosive eruption of La Soufrière volcano, uncertainty remains, as ongoing volcanic activity prevents people from returning home and hurricane season approaches. Red Cross has supported more than 2,000 people with water and emergency relief supplies since the initial eruption on 9 April. “We are responding to an emergency within another emergency as the eruption affects a country already impacted by an ongoing dengue outbreak and the social and economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent heavy rainfall resulting in landslides and flooding and leading to damage and destruction of property makes the situation even more difficult.…

Delays and supply shortages are driving African countries to slip further behind the rest of the world in the roll-out and the continent now accounts for only 1% of vaccines administered worldwide. With Africa-bound COVID-19 vaccine doses from the Serum Institute of India delayed for the foreseeable future, slow vaccine roll outs and new variants making inroads, the risk of a new wave of infections in Africa remains high. Delays and shortages of vaccine supplies are driving African countries to slip further behind the rest of the world in the COVID-19 vaccine roll out and the continent now accounts for…

A total of $40 million will be dedicated to Tigray, funding shelter, water, health care, GBV prevention, and emergency telecommunications; $25 million will fund operations in the rest of Ethiopia. The United Nations has released US$65 million for the humanitarian response in Ethiopia. More than 16 million people need humanitarian assistance throughout Ethiopia, including an estimated 4.5 million in the Tigray region. UN humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock said: “Ethiopian lives and livelihoods are being destroyed by drought, and children are suffering from malnutrition. And six months into the conflict in Tigray, civilians continue to bear the brunt. Women and girls…

Conflict and climate shocks have left six people in ten food insecure. More than 100,000 are either one step away from or already in, famine conditions. Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for joining today’s discussion on the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. I’m pleased to be joined by South Sudan’s Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, His Excellency Mr. Peter Mayen Majongdit and Ms. Sibylle Katharina Sorg, Director-General for Crisis Prevention, Stabilization, Post-Conflict Peace building and Humanitarian Assistance at the German Federal Foreign Office. We also have Gloria Ndong Morris, Head of the Titi Foundation. And two of…

The Referees Committee has appointed Match Officials for Matchweek 20 of the Division One League. Below are the Match Officials for DOL Week 20: No. REFEREES, VENUES &OTHER OFFICIALS ZONE ONE 1. DATE: SUNDAY MAY 9, 2021 MATCH: YOUNG APOSTLES VS PAGA CROCODILE STARS VENUE: SUNYANI CORONATION PARK REFEREE: OBED DANQUAH KWEGYAN ASSISTANTS: PATRICK GOHA & ISSAH MUMUNI BAGURICHIRA 4TH REFEREE: DAVID JABEZ KPATAKPLA MATCH COMMISSIONER: RICHARD ADU GYAMFI VENUE MEDIA OFFICER: ERNEST TIEKU GFA CAMERAMAN: WILLIAM ARTHUR 2. DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 9, 2021 MATCH: TAMALE CITY VS REAL TAMALE UNITED VENUE: ALIU MAHAMA STADIUM, TAMALE REFEREE: MAXWELL HANSON ASSISTANTS:…

Kumasi Asante Kotoko Captain Felix “Van” Annan is set to leave the club and Dawu is likely to be his next destination. Annan who lost his No.1 spot to inform Razark Abalora has decided to move on from the purcupine Warriors for a new challenge. It was reportedly earlier the experience shotstopper was joining Gpl leaders Medeama SC at the end of the season but amnewsworld.com can report Felix Annan is likely to swerve the Tarkwa based club for Dreams Fc.

The CAF Emergency Committee, in consultation with FIFA, decided to postpone the CAF qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™️ that were due to be played in June 2021 after taking into consideration the current challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the optimal playing conditions for all participating teams. The qualifiers will now take place in the existing windows of September, October and November 2021, and March 2022. CAF is reassessing its protocols and processes to enhance the implementation of COVID-related protocols, including specifically focusing on pre-match testing which had been the source of…

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released fixtures and dates for CAFCL. According to CAF, the knockout stages for the 2020-21 Total CAF Champions League will kickoff with the Quarterfinals taking place starting 14 May 2021. First Leg fixtures Friday 14 May 2021 19:00 Algiers MC Alger (Algeria) – Wydad (Morocco) Saturday 15 May 2021 16:00 Algiers CR Belouizdad (Algeria) – Esperance (Tunisia) 16:00 Johannesburg Kaizer Chiefs (South Africa) – Simba SC (Tanzania) 19:00 Cairo Al Ahly (Egypt) – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Second Leg fixtures Saturday 22 May 2021 13:00 Tshwane Mamelodi Sudowns (South Africa) – Al Ahly (Egypt)…