Prioritise accountability – Bagbin advises first-time MPs
Source: citinewsroom: Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) to exercise caution and responsibility in their conduct while representing their constituents throughout their four-year term. During his address at the dissolution of the 8th Parliament, Bagbin acknowledged MPs who were unable to retain their seats in the 2024 general […]
Ghana spent nearly half of revenue on debt servicing in 5 years
Source: Myjoyonline Ghana spent 42% of its revenue to servicing debt between 2017 and 2022, according to the 2024 United Nations report on Unpacking Africa’s Debt. This marks a significant increase compared to the 2010–2016 period, during which 27% of Ghana’s revenue was used to service debt. The 15-percentage-point rise in debt servicing from the 2010 […]
Chinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR Congo
Source: BBC Three Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12 gold bars and $800,000 (£650,000) in cash in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, officials say. The gold and money were hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in, according to Jean Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province. He said the […]