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A new project to strengthen biosecurity in the DRC, Namibia and Madagascar

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As part of the implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on biotechnology risks, a new project has just been launched to help three southern African countries strengthen their national biosafety frameworks. The SINBF project launched in Kinshasa this Wednesday, November 1, will be implemented in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Madagascar and Namibia.* “ This launch workshop aims […]

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Allow Journalists to do their work – PRINPAG

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The Private Newspapers and Online News PublPRINPAGishers Association of Ghana (PRINPAG) is demanding an end to impunity against journalists across the world. This comes as it joins the global community in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. This day holds immense significance as it serves as a solemn reminder of

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Galamsey Our Greatest Pollutant For Safe Water In Ghana

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The Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Dr. Freda Akosua Oheneafrewo Prempeh has described the galamsey activities as the greatest pollutant for safe water delivery in Ghana. “ *The greatest enemy for the safe water delivery in Ghana is the galamsey menace.* As WASH stakeholders, we need to make our voices heard on the

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Parliament of Ghana to invite VRA over Akosombo Dam Spillage

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The Parliament of Ghana, has served a notice of its intention to invite the Management of the Volta River Authority (VRA) to brief the house on the recent spillage of the Akosombo Dam that caused flood at the lower belt of the volta river. The Majority and Minority leaders made the call during their welcome

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African govts must improve climate communication as ACCCE conference opens today

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African governments have to do more to clearly and effectively communicate climate science to the public, to get the citizenry to take action against the risk of climate change. According to the President of the CCLG-Africa and convener of the Africa Climate Communication Conference and Exhibition (ACCCE) 2023, Kofi Don-Agor, there is little evidence of

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Climate Change, Others to be Debated as Ghana Hosts The 66th CPA Conference

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The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, addressed the press on Thursday 28th September, 2023 on the upcoming 66th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference. The theme for the conference: “The Commonwealth Charter 10 years on: Values and principles for Parliaments to uphold”,  will be held at

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Niger becomes hotbed of disinformation after July 26 coup

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Social media has been inundated with false rumours, misleading videos and manipulated audio clips since Niger’s coup. Since the July 26 coup, Niger has become the latest hotbed of disinformation in the troubled Sahel region as West African powers grapple with crafting a response to the political crisis. From false rumours and misleading videos to

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President Joe Biden is marking the first anniversary of his signature climate law with a series of speaking events and a party at the White House.

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The celebration of the Inflation Reduction Act’s nearly $370 billion in clean energy investments comes as climate-change-fueled disasters pummel the country. Those calamities are arguably a reminder of why the nation needed a giant climate law — but they also offer ammunition to Republican critics looking to pan Biden’s response. The wildfire in Maui has

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Ghana Government is committed to preserve the country’s vegetative cover-Lands Minister

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The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor has said government is commitment to preserve and protect Ghana’s forest cover. The Minister indicated that, government has initiated strategies, to clamp down on illegal mining activities degrading the vegetation cover across the country. He said, his Ministry through programs like the Green Ghana

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