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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DRC forest
A monkey that has striking pinkish-orange lips and a black face - and lives in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo - has been confirmed as a new species to science.
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One dead and three missing after boat sinks near Alcatraz
One person has died, and three others are missing after a pontoon boat capsized around 600 yards from Alcatraz Island on Tuesday.
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Special police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
A special police team has begun investigating the killing of a provincial leader of an anti-migrant group in South Africa.
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Health Ministry warns nursing training college heads over admission quotas, timeline breaches
The Ministry of Health is warning of strict compliance with admission guidelines issued to heads of health training institutions for this year's admission window. Director of Human Resources at the Ministry, Frederick Mensah-Acheampong, says adherence to established guidelines, particularly regarding admission quotas and timelines, is non-negotiable. He revealed that the quota system was arrived at
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Ghana must end the cycle where every high-profile investigation becomes political – CDD Fellow
Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has urged Ghana to break the cycle where every investigation involving high-profile public figures is viewed through a political lens.
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Don't blame only EOCO officers; hold their political bosses accountable – Osae-Kwapong
Dr John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at CDD-Ghana, has argued that public accountability over the conduct of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) should not end with individual officers but must extend to the political authorities who supervise the institution.
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US military to start testosterone testing, Hegseth says
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the US military will start testing the testosterone levels of service members in what he described as an initiative "about restoring and optimising" their capabilities.
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More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggests
China is now viewed more positively than the US in many countries around the world, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center. It is the first time the organisation has recorded such results.
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Trump sanctions on ICC violate free speech, says lawsuit
A lawsuit by two US-based advocacy groups argues the Trump administration is stifling freedom of speech through penalties it imposed last year against the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Palestinian human rights groups.
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Laws won't stop abuse if homes keep raising boys to dominate women — Zuwera Ibrahimah
Before the passage of laws to protect women and children can achieve their intended impact, societies must first transform the values and attitudes that normalise abuse, says the Member of Parliament for Salaga South, Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah. The legislator advocated the stance at the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference in Accra, where women parliamentarians and civil society organisations are discussing regional strategies to combat violence against women and girls.
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Ghana-Russia trade hits $800m as Moscow seeks deeper economic partnership
Bilateral trade between Ghana and Russia grew from $247 million in 2022 to more than $800 million in 2024.
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Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Argentina face the prospect of a FIFA fine after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands.
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Counsel for former NAFCO CEO prays court to strike out charge sheet
An Accra High Court has adjourned the criminal trial of former National Food Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) CEO, Hanan Abdul-Wahab Aludiba, to hear an application seeking to strike out the entire charge sheet against him.
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Man jailed for spending ex-girlfriend's GH¢114,000 loan on betting
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced Vincent Apetor to 14 days' imprisonment for fraudulently spending GH¢114,000 obtained by his former girlfriend as a loan on football betting.
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Parliaments must prioritise gender-responsive budgets to fight violence against women and girls – Kenyan advocate
Female parliamentarians and gender policy advocates from across West Africa have been urged to use gender-responsive budgeting as a practical tool for combating violence against women and girls. They can do this by ensuring that government commitments are backed by adequate funding, strong oversight and measurable results. The call was made during the West Africa Female Parliamentarians Peer Review Conference on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, being held in Accra, Ghana.
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