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Ghana: Climate risks could cost transport sector $3.9 billion

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , ,
– – A new report estimates that by 2050 climate risks could cause damage worth $3.9 billion in Ghana’s transport sector. But the report also offers a roadmap that could prevent the worst from happening. It also highlights extensive efforts by the government to counter climate risks. The potential damage of $3.9 billion is thrice the investment of $1.3 billion… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Police: Bring to Justice Killers of Mgboebuba Nwankwo in Enugu, By Leo Igwe

Elwin Mandowa,
On January 26, an advocate sent a message to the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) urging it to investigate a case of an alleged witch murder in Awgu in Enugu in Southern Nigeria. The message states: “Please investigate the allegation that a woman was killed as a suspected witch because her husband who lives abroad accused her of being the… Read More
OP-ED Opinions 

Towards 2023: Opposition Politics And Electoral Democracy In Nigeria 1999-2022, By Richard Odusanya

Elwin Mandowa,
This article seeks to assess the impact of electoral democracy in Nigeria especially in terms of the performance of the opposition between 1999 and 2022, evaluate the internal shortcomings of opposition parties, and make a projection regarding a vibrant democratic space that will go beyond routine elections to speak to the issues preoccupying the Nigerian masses and its attendant consequences.… Read More
Africa Ghana Mali West Africa World 

ECOWAS sets new poll deadlines for Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , , , ,
West African coup states – Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea have been given new deadlines to ensure elections take place to return them into civilian rule. Leaders of the regional bloc, ECOWAS on Friday after their summit in Ghana’s capital Accra agreed to give Mali’s military transitional government 12 to 16 months to hold elections. In a statement the heads… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with ECOWAS for $3.56 million grant to develop West Africa pharmaceutical industry

Elwin Mandowa,
<!– Photo caption: The signing of the grant agreement took place at the Bank’s premises in Abuja, 23 March 2022. –> The African Development Bank and the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding for $3.56 million in grant funding to support the development of pharmaceutical industries in West Africa. Lamin… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank Group signs Memorandum of Understanding with ECOWAS for $3.56 million grant to develop West Africa pharmaceutical industry

Elwin Mandowa,
<!– Photo caption: The signing of the grant agreement took place at the Bank’s premises in Abuja, 23 March 2022. –> The African Development Bank and the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have signed a memorandum of understanding for $3.56 million in grant funding to support the development of pharmaceutical industries in West Africa. Lamin… Read More
Africa Business Ghana West Africa World 

Ghana’s President and ministers take pay cuts to deal with economic crisis

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,
– – The Ghanaian President, Nana Akufo-Addo and his appointees have taken a 30% salary reduction as the country reels under economic challenges. The pay cut also affects heads of State-Owned Enterprises and takes effect from next month, according to the minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. The government is hoping to raise some $400 from this pay cuts and other reduced… Read More
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