Africa

Ghana's biggest issue is jobs for young people - Akufo-Addo (Video)

President Akufo-Addo says the biggest issue for Ghana and the continent of Africa is finding work for the young people.

In an interview with CGTN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Akufo-Addo said Africa is the youngest continent in the world in terms of its population and as a result, public sector jobs cannot employ all young people.

He said his administration has therefore placed emphasis on encouraging young people to become entrepreneurs so that they can work for themselves and create jobs for others....


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Ghana's biggest issue is jobs for young people - Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says the biggest issue for Ghana and the continent of Africa is finding work for the young people.

In an interview with CGTN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Akufo-Addo said Africa is the youngest continent in the world in terms of its population and as a result, public sector jobs cannot employ all young people.

He said his administration has therefore placed emphasis on encouraging young people to become entrepreneurs so that they can work for themselves and create jobs for others....


To read the full piece from , click here.

Ghana's biggest issue is jobs for young people - Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says the biggest issue for Ghana and the continent of Africa is finding work for the young people.

In an interview with CGTN on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, President Akufo-Addo said Africa is the youngest continent in the world in terms of its population and as a result, public sector jobs cannot employ all young people.

He said his administration has therefore placed emphasis on encouraging young people to become entrepreneurs so that they can work for themselves and create jobs for others.


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Ghana’s drop on latest Corruption Perception Index yet another dent on her reputation - NDC

NDC

The National Democratic Congress says Ghana's drop on the latest Corruption Perception Index issued by Transparency International represents a dent on the country's image.

In the statement below issued by the NDC's National Communication Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, the party also argues that the government, led by President Akufo-Addo, has failed to deliver on its promise to fight corruption, having also failed to achieve even the lowest rank under former President John Mahama.


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Harry and Meghan: Royals gather for talks over Sussexes' future

The Royal Family

The Queen will meet senior royals in Sandringham later to discuss the future roles of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Cambridge and the Prince of Wales will all attend, while Meghan is expected to join the discussion by phone from Canada.

The Sussexes say they plan to step back as senior members of the Royal Family.

BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond described the meeting as "royal history in the making".


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Unemployed teacher trainees arrested for unlawful protest at GES

The graduate trainee teachers previously picketed at the GES to demand their postings last week on January 10

Some graduate teacher trainees have been detained at the Ministries Police Command for unlawfully picketing at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters in Accra.

The teachers, from 2016, 2017 and 2018 batches of various Colleges of Education, were at the GES headquarters on Monday to demand postings.

They had earlier on Friday, January 10, picketed at the GES to demand their postings. But the GES last Friday said financial clearance had been given to only the 2018 batch and that they would be posted soon.


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Kidnappers of Canadian girls had a bomb

File photo: A grenade is an explosive weapon typically thrown by hand

It has emerged that an explosive weapon was found among the arsenal of the kidnappers of the two Canadian ladies rescued on Wednesday.

Pro-government newspaper, Daily Guide, reports on Friday, June 14 that besides the grenade, the kidnappers had an assortment of firearms “which were kept for defensive and offensive purposes.”


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Ayariga challenges Amidu's capacity to prosecute him

Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, says the Special Prosecutor cannot prosecute him because he is above statutory retirement age of 60.

On Monday, the MP’s lawyers argued that Mr. Martin Amidu was above 65-years as of the time he was nominated and approved as Special Prosecutor and, therefore, per Article 199 (1) of the 1992 Constitution, he is not qualified to hold a public office.


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Farmers demand increase in cocoa prices – Report

Farmers drying cocoa beans

Cocoa farmers have called on government to increase producer prices of cocoa by October 2019.

They argued that the producer price of cocoa was inadequate and had worsened their economic welfare.

This was contained in a research report: ‘Assessing Farm Gate Pricing and Income of Cocoa Farmers,’ launched in Accra yesterday and it aimed at identifying key players in the cocoa industry who are involved in the determination and setting of cocoa producer prices.


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French Open 2019: Djokovic beaten by Thiem in semi-final

Dominic Thiem

World number one Novak Djokovic's bid to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time was ended by Dominic Thiem in the French Open semi-final.

Thiem beat the 32-year-old 6-2 3-6 7-5 5-7 7-5 in the semi-final, which began on Friday but was interrupted by bad weather three times.

The fourth seed will face 11-time champion Rafael Nadal on Sunday, a repeat of last year's final.

Thiem, 25, is the first Austrian player to reach a second Grand Slam final......


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