By Peterking Quaye,Accra,Ghana – The government of Ghana is to secure six additional naval aircraft for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) by the end of next year.In addition, it will repair the existing four naval aircraft and also provide the GAF with adequate logistics. The Vice president, Mr. John Dramani Mahana, who announced this yesterday, said the move was to support the GAF to protect the nation’s sovereignty in the face of oil find and the political crisis in neighbouring Cote d’lvoire. Mr. Mahama, who is the Chairman of Armed Force Council, commended the GAF for their achievements in peace-keeping... Continue Reading
By: Augustine N. Myers – In an effort to reaffirm their support to the leadership of the Bishop and Field Superintendent of the Evangelical Congregational Church of Liberia (ECCOL), and following an end to the internal crisis which rocked the E.C Church of Liberia for almost two year, Foreign partners of the E.C Church have ended a week-long visit to Liberia as guests of the Church to reiterate support for the incumbent Bishop of the Church, Rev. Matthew T. Gueh. Bishop Gueh leading a Parade on the Somalia Drive The International guests include Rev. Randy Sizemore, Director of Global Ministries... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Sudan’s vice president Ali Osman Mohamed Taha has said that he accepts the oil-producing south’s split after the first official results showed a 99 per cent vote for independence in a referendum hoping to end a bitter cycle of civil war. “We announce our agreement and our acceptance of the result of the referendum announced yesterday. “We wish our brothers in the south good luck and a fruitful future in organizing the issues surrounding the new country.” said Taha on Monday. The comments end speculation that hard-line elements in the Khartoum government would delay recognition of... Continue Reading
By Nangayi Guyson – Dubai – At least six journalists for pan-Arab broadcaster Al Jazeera have been arrested in Egypt after authorities ordered the closure of the network’s Cairo office. The Qatar-based network says the journalists were working for its English-language channel – a sister operation to the flagship Arabic service. Monday’s detentions come a day after Egyptian authorities shut Al Jazeera’s office, complaining its round-the-clock coverage was slanted toward protesters and could encourage more unrest. Al Jazeera denounced the closure as an attempt to muzzle open reporting. It had managed to continue coverage in Egypt with fixed-position cameras and... Continue Reading
By Peterking Quaye ,Shout-Africa.com Reporter,Accra – Shout-Africa, Accra Correspondant, monitoring the stance of Ghana President on the Ivorian situation can reliably say Ghana has finally cleared it’s stance on the Ivory Coast political stalemate as President Mills has categorically stated that Ghana supports the International Community in accepting Alassane Quatarra as the duly elected leader of that country. Ghana President Atta Mills President John Mills made the declaration when he met the Diplomatic Corps at the Flagstaff House during the annual get together of the corps and the presidency. According to President Mills it’s rather unfortunate that Ghana’s position on... Continue Reading
