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09/03/2023

Processes to reaffirm Ghana’s boundary with Burkina Faso begin |
(Image: The teams from Ghana and Burkina Faso after the second meeting in Ouagadougou) | Source: GhanaWeb

The processes to reaffirm the boundary between Ghana and its neighbouring country, Burkina Faso, and also to restore the deteriorating boundary pillars to their former state, have started.
This is being led by the Ghana Boundary Commission and its counterparts in Burkina Faso.
According to a report by myjoyonline.com, there are concerns that activities of gold miners, as well as other human activities, have affected the 30-year-old boundary pillars.
As part of the processes, the two parties held a first meeting at Paga, in July 2021.

09/03/2023

Ghana has the largest medical drone delivery hub in the world - Akufo-Addo | (Image: One of the Zipline drones positioned for a delivery) | Source: GhanaWeb

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has lauded his government’s decision to introduce drones in healthcare delivery, positioning the country as the host of the world's largest medical drone delivery network.
President Akufo-Addo said this in the State of the Nation address delivered on March 8, 2023, at the Parliament House, where he highlighted the country’s progress in the Health sector since the global logistics delivery company Zipline established delivery hubs across the country.
The government’s partnership with Zipline seems to have been a game-changer in Ghana's healthcare delivery system.

07/03/2023

I will restore Ghana's economy within 22 months - Akufo-Addo vows| (Image: President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo) | GhanaWeb

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has vowed to restore Ghana's ailing economy in the next 22 months which is before his tenure ends. According to him, there was rapid economic growth in the country before the COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine war emerged hence the reason the country is facing the current economic challenges. He however assured that, he is determined to change things within the limited time in office.

07/03/2023

Ghana commits to 100% transparency in fishing industry |
(Image: Madam Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development) | Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghana has committed up to 100 percent transparency in industrial fishing in its waters effective 2023 through an Electronic Monitoring System (EMS). This is the first of its kind in the West African Sub-region. A statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, copied to the Ghana News Agency said Madam Hawa Koomson, the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, disclosed this when she led Ghana’s delegation to participate in the Eighth Edition of Our Ocean Conference, which was held from March 2- 3 March, in Panamá City, Panamá on the theme, “Our Ocean Our Connection”.

07/03/2023

Ghana@66: Akufo-Addo's entrance | (Video: Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo arrival at the 2023 Independency Day Celebration) | Source: GhanaWeb

The national parade to mark the 66th independence anniversary of Ghana was held at the Adaklu Youth Resource Centre in Adaklu, a town few metres away from the capital town of the Volta Region, Ho. After a few hours into the parade, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, arrived amid cheers and dancing at the grounds of the Independence Day celebration.
Colourful displays from fleets of cars, motor cycles, and horses ushered the president into the venue for the celebrations.

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07/03/2023

Ghana@66: I believe in our ability to make a paradise out of Ghana – Togbe Afede | (Image: The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV) | Source: Class91.3fm

The Agbogbomefia of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, has expressed confidence Ghana can be transformed into a paradise despite the current challenges confronting the nation. In an Independence Day message to Ghanaians, dated, Monday, 6 March 2023 as Ghana marks its 66th Independence Day Anniversary, Togbe Afede XIV in a statement said “It is true that Ghana is going through difficulties, with inflation very high and our currency, the cedi, losing more than 50% of its value over the past year.

07/03/2023

'Baby police' steal show at 66th Independence Day parade in Accra | (Video: The Baby police squad of Bright Brain Academy at Ashaiman) | News & Video Source: GhanaWeb

The baby police of Bright Brain Academy won the hearts of spectators at the 66th Independence Day parade at the Tema Stadium in the Greater Accra Region. The squad between the ages of 8 and 12 gave a spectacular match pass to the admiration of the dignitaries and citizens who trooped the Tema stadium for the 66th Regional Independence Day celebration. The 66th Regional Independence Day parade was commemorated at the Tema Stadium and superintended by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey.

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06/03/2023

Wishing all Ghanaians a very Happy Indepence day! Let's celebrate with pride and show the world how strong our faith and togetherness makes us.