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International · GhanaGhana's government is planning a new policy where gold rather than U.S. dollar reserves will be used to buy oil products. The move is meant to tackle dwindling foreign currency reserves and demand for dollars by oil importers. Community mining schemes and licensed small-scale miners will also have to sell gold.See the Story
Ghana orders miners to sell 20% of refined gold to central bank
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Africa · GhanaThe World Bank says shared prosperity and poverty reduction are critical to national development. Ms Cynthia Nimo-Ampredu, Social Protection Specialist, World Bank, made the call in Kumasi at a stakeholders’ consultative workshop. She said the Bank’s support to various governments across the world through social protection programmes had impacted the lives of the poor.See the Story
Shared prosperity, poverty reduction critical to Ghana’s development – World Bank - Ghana Business News
Africa · GhanaProfessor Kwasi Torpey, the Dean, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, has called for the activation of a national HIV and AIDS Fund to support HIV response in the country. He said this would be a life-saving intervention to increase the country’s domestic contribution to HIV prevention and management. The Dean of SPH said there was also the need for enhanced strategy to reduce stigma and discrimination in communities.See the Story
Ghana government urged to activate a national HIV and AIDS fund - Ghana Business News
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Africa · GhanaKelvin Prince Boakye, aka Don King, has been charged with conspiracy to commit crime to wit robbery, robbery, and possession of unregistered Burni pistol loaded with three rounds of 9 mm ammunitions without authority. He has denied the various charges and is expected to reappear on December 13, 2022.See the Story
National Security Operative remanded over robbery, possession of arms, ammunition - Ghana Business News
Africa · GhanaMrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has urged government to exempt health workers from its intended freeze on the employment of civil and public servants.See the Story
Government urged to exempt health professionals from public sector employment freeze - Ghana Business News
AfricaA total of €17.4 billion in financial irregularities were flagged by the Auditor-General in its latest report submitted to parliament for the 2021 financial year. This represents a 36% rise compared to that of 2020. President Akufo-Addo described the development as unfortunate and demonstrates poor management and supervision of state assets.See the Story
Akufo-Addo directs SIGA, Auditor-General to probe infractions in 2021 Audit report
US & CanadaSWAT teams converged on a home in the 2900 block of Denham Circle South in Cherry Hill, where it's believed the suspect barricaded himself. Police say the suspect was taken into custody, but have not yet identified him or specified what incident he's connected to.See the Story
Suspect in Henderson barricade surrenders to police
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Europe · LondonThe first state funeral since Winston Churchill's was filled with spectacle. 142 Royal Navy sailors used ropes to draw the gun carriage carrying her flag-draped coffin to Westminster Abbey. The coffin was followed into the church by generations of Elizabeth's descendants, including King Charles III, heir to the throne Prince William and 9-year-old George.See the Story
Queen Elizabeth's coffin lowered into vault ahead of private burial
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RecessionThe World Bank is warning of a global recession in 2023 with devastating consequences on Emerging Markets and Developing Economies (EMDEs), including Ghana. The impending economic retardation, the World Bank said, would be brought about as Central Banks concurrently raise interest rates in their quest to halt persistent inflation.See the Story
Gravitas: World Bank fears a global recession in 2023
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Europe · LondonLiz Truss has become the prime minister of the United Kingdom after being officially asked by the Queen to form a new government. The former foreign secretary beat her rival Rishi Sunak to win the Conservative leadership race on Monday and will replace Boris Johnson in Number 10.See the Story
Liz Truss officially becomes British prime minister after meeting Queen Elizabeth
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US & Canada · MinneapolisFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an order that the state's flags be flown at half-staff until Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest. The long-reigning Queen of England died on Thursday at the age of 96. The governor said he was also issuing the order in line with President Joe Biden's proclamation.See the Story
Governor Walz orders flags to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II
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