Big Twins Cultural Ensemble Shines at Afro Root Carnival in Brazil

The Big Twins Cultural Music and Dance Ensemble, led by the talented twins Mohammed Fuseini, recently captivated audiences at the Reconnecting Afro Root Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, this February.   The ensemble, comprising 25 members and managed by Shanna Mohammed, participated in the grand cultural celebration themed “Reconnecting with our Roots.”   The carnival…

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Celebrating pride month in South Africa through hope and progress

June is internationally recognised as Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and advocating for equal rights.   In South Africa, Pride Month holds significant importance, reflecting the country’s journey towards inclusivity, acceptance, and legal equality for all its citizens, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.   Historical Background   South…

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Ghanaian University Teachers To Embark On Strike Over Vehicle Maintenance Allowance

  Source: Africa Publicity University teachers in Ghana are scheduled to embark on strike in the coming few days. At least three teachers unions threatened the industrial action. The unions are the Senior Staff Association-Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG), and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union of…

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Senegal Enters ‘New Era’ As It Begins Production At Its First Offshore Oil Field

  Source: Africa Publicity West African nation, Senegal, has entered a “new era” as it commenced production at its first offshore oil field. The commencement of production was announced by Woodside Energy, an Australian oil exploration group.   The group announced the commencement of production in a statement on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Chief Executive…

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Dozens of students hospitalized in Ghana over suspected food poisoning

Source: Africa Publicity More than 30 students in Ghana’s Ajumako Afransi Technical and Vocational Institute have been hospitalized following a suspected case of food poisoning. Reports suggest that the students complained about stomach upset after a local Ghanaian dish, Waakye or rice and beans. They are reported to have consumed the contaminated meal for lunch…

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Nana Affum Mireku Foundation Supports Maternal Healthcare with Donation to Atibie Kwahu Government Hospital

  Source: Africa Publicity   The Nana Affum Mireku Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to positively impacting lives and communities, has demonstrated its commitment to giving back through a donation to the maternal unit of the Atibie Kwahu Government Hospital in the Eastern Region.   Commenting on the donation exercise, Sandra Mireku, Executive Director of…

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Minority slams ‘wayward, inconsistent’ govt over reintroduction of road tolls

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the government’s decision to reintroduce road tolls, labelling the move as wayward. The Ministry of Roads and Highways recently announced that it has started consultations with key stakeholders to finalise the reinstatement of road tolls, a measure aimed at funding repairs for the country’s deteriorating roads. Speaking to journalists…

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