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Senegal newspapers go dark amid press freedom warnings

Senegalese commuters hoping to browse the news on their way to work were left disappointed on Tuesday – most national newspapers refused to publish in protest against what they see as shrinking media freedom under the new government. The media is experiencing “one of the darkest days of its history,” …

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ECG disconnects Kejetia Market again over GH¢7m debt

The Kumasi City Market, also known as the New Kejetia Market, has been disconnected from the power grid by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) due to outstanding arrears of over GH¢7 million. Despite a previous agreement to clear the debt, ECG claims the market has defaulted on the payment …

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Election 2024: Private school teachers threaten to boycott December polls

The National Council of Private Teachers has threatened to boycott the 2024 general elections unless the government addresses the educational sector’s challenges. The Council is lamenting the plethora of issues affecting private teachers, including exorbitant taxes on private schools and the government’s failure to incorporate private schools in STEM education …

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Residents of Dotanga appeal for additional school infrastructure

Residents of the Dotanga under the Dorimon Electoral Area in the Wa West District, are urgently appealing to the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist in building additional school infrastructure in the area. Mr. Gounah Shahiid stated that, the current situation is dire, with an overwhelming number of students …

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OLD WOMEN AT DOTABGA CALL FOR INCLUSION IN LEAP PROGRAM

Aged women and widows at dotanga community in Dorimon electoral area in WA west district are appealing to government to enroll them into the livelihood empowerment against poverty -LEAP program.  speaking to progress news over the weekend, Madam Ayishatu Gounah, explains that they are eligible to be benefiting but we …

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Northern region: NEDCo loses GH¢3.7m to illegal connection

The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has reported a loss of GH¢3.7 million to illegal power connections in the Northern region. However, following the issuance of summons to offenders, NEDCo has recovered GH¢1.5 million. Managing Director of NEDCo, Osman Ayuba informed the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Monday, August …

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