Liver Cancer Screening Program in Pictures,Yendi & Tamale Editions
Category: Ghana
Combating Liver Cancer in Northern Region
Liver Cancer Foundation-Dagbon Forum Join Hands …………As Free Liver Screening Program ends in Yendi & Tamale Report: Mohammed A. Abu A two-day free liver cancer screening cum medical check-ups program, a collaboration between the Liver Cancer Foundation and Dagbon Forum(DF) recently ended most successfully at Yendi and Tamale in Dagbon, Northern region of Ghana. The oversubscribed Eastern Dagbon edition of the program was held at the Royal Gbewaa Palace, Yendi, on the 26th July 2023 under the auspices of His Royal Majesty, Yaa Na Mahama Abukari Ii, King of Dagbon…
KOYA and DAGBON FORUM URGE CALM AMONGST KONKOMBAS AND DAGOMBAS IN RESPONSE TO SOCIAL MEDIA HATE SPEECHES.
ACCRA,Ghana,July 10,2023-The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA) and Dagbon Forum have come together to addressthe recent surge in social media hate speeches targeting the Konkomba and Dagombacommunities. We stand united in our commitment to promoting peace, harmony, andunderstanding among all residents of Northern Ghana We want to emphasize that the leadership of KOYA and the entire Nkpakpaando is in closecontact with the leadership of Dagbon Forum and the entire Dagbon. Together, we are activelyworking towards maintaining peace and security for all communities. We recognize the concerns and anxieties that may arise…
Konkombas and Dagombas Urged to Remain Calm
………..As KOYA and Dagbon Forum Leadership Step Up Engagement A rumored planned Konkomba war offensive allegedly targeted at a number of Dagomba towns to kick-off today Monday, further beefed up tension yesterday between Konkombas and their age-long Dagomba neighbours prompting the Konkomba Youth Association(KOYA) last night to issue an official statement assuring Konkombas resident in Dagbon that its leadership was in close contact with their counterparts of the Dagbon Forum(DF). Now read the full statement for more details The Konkomba Youth Association (KOYA) issues this statement to assure all Konkombas…
Inter-Ethnic Dynamics in Northern Region
TAMALE,Northern Ghana,July 6,2023-The attention of the Northern Regional Peace Council has been drawn tovideo commentaries on social media and press releases by certainindividuals and youth associations which have heightened tension in thearea. The council is deeply concern about the development and appealsto traditional authorities, religious leaders, organized groups and thegeneral public to remain calm in the face of all forms of provocations asmandated institutions take steps to address the situation. The Council strongly condemns any act that undermines our collectiveprogress and jeopardizes the peaceful environment we have strived tobuild. Citizens…
“Konkombas and Dagombas Must Talk”-DCRC
A revised 1930 Dagbon Constitution document currently subject to approval by the National House of Chiefs and onward submission to the Parliament of Ghana,has since generated misconceptions and misunderstandings relating to some part contents of the document. This has resulted into various threatening social media posts bolstered by a radio interview granted by a Konkomba chief triggering response audio recordings and messages from the side of their age-long neighbours,the Dagombas. The Dagbon Constitutional Review Committee(DCRC) has from the onset assured that the revised modern day version of the 1930 document…
King Ayisoba gears up for Ghana Food Festival in USA
Renowned traditional musician and King of Kologo music, King Ayisoba is feverishly preparing to entertain patrons at the upcoming Ghana Food Festival in Delaware, United States of America(USA). Organized by First Page Promotions US, in partnership with First Page Foundation Ghana, the Ghana Food Festival would bring together Ghanaian restaurants and chop bars in the US and in the country. The event which is planned to project Ghanaian culture, boost tourism, create jobs and strengthen international relations, is scheduled to take place at the Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park, 80 Rosa Park…
El Anatsui creates gigantic artworks from recycled materials – why the world fell in love with him
Published: April 13, 2023 3.26pm SAST By: “The Conversation”(Original Article) The artist El Anatsui was born in Ghana and has spent the bulk of his career in Nigeria, but is a citizen of the world. News of a major new installation of his work coming to the prestigious Tate Modern gallery in London is just one in a string of major international exhibitions and awards in the past decade. The 79-year-old artist has become so renowned that in art circles his brand of work is a kind of art movement with its own name, Elism. His work is…
Enhancing Quality of Service Delivery in Ghana
ECG to Embark on Capacity Building for Electrical Contractors Report: Mohammed Abu The Electric Company of Ghana (ECG) is set to embark on mandatory capacity building training for all local electrical contractors in the country. Aimed at improving the skills and knowledge of electrical contractors so as to enhance the quality of service delivery, the training which date will soon be communicated, would cover a wide range of topics. They include, power overhead line construction, underground cable construction, operation and maintenance of substation equipment, ECG Construction standards, safety and health…
Ghana’s domestic debt restructuring has stalled: four reasons why
Published: January 25, 2023 11.45am SAST Author:Theophilus Acheampong Associate Lecturer, University of Aberdeen Ghana is facing multiple financial and economic challenges and has requested a US$3 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to help it restore macroeconomic stability. This will include bringing public debt down to more manageable levels from the currently estimated 105% of GDP to 55% in present value terms by 2028. IMF assistance, which is yet to be approved by the fund’s executive board, is conditional on Ghana restructuring its public debt – domestic and external – which in turn requires the…