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Evaluating sustainability of free SHS policy
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
Education is vital to national development, economic growth and social equity. In line with UN SDG 4.1 and Article 25(1)(b) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, the Progressively Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy was first introduced in 2015, and...
Beware of spurious cancer drugs
Nepali Times
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June 25, 2025
Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, leaving cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk of ineffective treatments and potentially fatal side effects, the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ)...
La Directrice du GHDT Recevra l’Ordre MBE des Mains du Roi Charles
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
Par: Haddy Touray La vétérinaire gambienne de renom et militante de la cause animale, Dr Heather Armstrong, Directrice Générale du Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust (GHDT), figure parmi les universitaires, chercheurs, scientifiques, agents de sécurité...
China’s Agricultural Revolution: Lessons For Nigeria
Prompt News Online
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June 30, 2025
By Kemi Yesufu, who recently returned from China The 1949 revolution, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), resulted in the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China and the CCP’s consolidation of power on the mainland. Several years...
Liberia Hosts Major Maritime Conference, Reasserting Its Role as Regional Port Hub
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – Liberia has taken a significant stride toward reclaiming its position as a key port hub in West and Central Africa by successfully hosting the 10th meeting of the Harbor Masters and Port Facility Security...
DSAG launches nationwide road safety initiative
The Point
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The event, held at the Alliance Franchise, was held on theme: “To unite and empower Gambia driving schools through standardized education, ethical practices and strategic partnerships, fostering a culture of road safety, compliance and excellence...
Beetroot: A natural powerhouse for health
Ghanaian Times
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June 30, 2025
Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) is widely recognized for its vibrant red colour, earthy taste, and impressive health benefits. This nutrient-rich root vegetable has been extensively studied for its effects on cardiovascular health, athletic performance,...
Kadijatou Keita’s unyielding triumph over Sickle Cell Disease
The Point
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Born and raised in Soma, The Gambia, she has spent her entire life confronting an invisible enemy inside her own blood - sickle cell disease, a genetic condition that warps red blood cells into sharp, sickle shapes, blocking blood flow and...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 3
The Voice
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July 2, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It was always just a matter of time before Saint Lucia’s political opposition, ahead of an election it can’t see any way of winning by the ballot, would choose to take advantage of...
Regional Maritime University to introduce four-year mandatory cadetships for all students
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, June 30, GNA- Effect from the 2025/2026 academic year, the Regional Maritime University (RMU) will introduce a four-year mandatory cadetship for all students pursing sea-going programmes as well as other interested...
The Zap: latest health and policy news, plus a handy list of consultations now open
Croakey Health Media
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June 30, 2025
Widespread concerns about NDIS pricing changes, the increasing toll of racism upon First Nations people, and an influencer-led youth vaping education campaign are among the topics covered in this week’s column. The Zap also marks a big week for...
Generic cancer drugs used around the world fail quality tests, investigation shows
STAT - Massachusetts
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June 25, 2025
Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, putting cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk of ineffective treatments and potentially fatal side effects, an investigation by the Bureau of Investigative...
‘It’s heartbreaking’: bad cancer drugs shipped to more than 100 countries
Dawn
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June 26, 2025
Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, leaving cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk of ineffective treatments and potentially fatal side effects. The drugs in question form the backbone of treatment...
Goldstar Air’s destinations entertainment festivals to take ...
Modern Ghana
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Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...
UNDP unveils 2025 Human Development Report
The Point
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This latest human development report is titled: 'A Matter of Choices: People and Possibilities in the Age of AI'. High profile personalities from government, civil society, academia and the diplomatic community were in attendance. In her opening...
Africa’s Architectof Leadership
CorD Magazine
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July 1, 2025
In a world where the word “entrepreneur” often evokes images of Silicon Valley start-ups and digital unicorns, Fred Swaniker stands apart—not just for what he builds, but for whom he builds for. Born in Ghana and raised across multiple African...
Tinubu deepens Nigeria-OECS ties with scholarships, visa waivers, cultural diplomacy in Saint Lucia
Business Hallmark
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July 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia has marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s relations with the Caribbean, as both regions rekindle centuries-old ancestral, cultural, and political bonds rooted in shared African...
Human Rights Internship Program Turns 40
Columbia Law School
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Participants in the 2025 Human Rights Internship Program (pictured) celebrated the program’s 40th anniversary before departing for their summer internships. The Columbia Law School Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP) has an impressive pedigree:...
TAKE-M sharpens students’ IQ with rigorous word building competition
The Point
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The intelligence-quotient building organisation Saturday held a final of Building-Word Competition for over 30 students from various schools in West Coast Region on English Language involving word building, spelling, word grouping (parts of...
Stablecoins could be key in PAPSS’ new blockchain platform for cross-border settlements
TechCabal
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July 1, 2025
On June 26, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the intra-African payment initiative, launched a new product for real-time cross-border settlements across Africa. The product, called the African Currency Marketplace, will enable...