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Changes to the CFA franc used by 14 African states, announced over the weekend by Ivorian president Alassane Ouattara and his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, continue to drive debate across the continent. In this article, we share key details about this currency that has been in use for nearly three-quarters …

Ivory Coast’s public prosecutor on Monday issued an arrest warrant for Guillaume Soro, a former rebel leader and candidate in next year’s presidential election, forcing Soro to call off a planned homecoming after months overseas. The move against Soro, who retains the loyalty of many former rebel commanders who now …

A militant attack in northern Burkina Faso on Tuesday killed 35 civilians, almost all of them women, the president said, one of the deadliest assaults in nearly five years of jihadist violence in the West African country. Seven soldiers and 80 jihadists were also killed in the double attack on …

All too soon 2019 is coming to a close in some six days, the year came with its highs and lows in all aspects of life. 2019 was filled with loads of activities from all fronts – showbiz, sports, politics, business, religion, etc. Pulse.com.gh takes a look at male personalities …

Two persons have died in an accident at Abaam Okyinso in the Kwaebibirem municipality after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a Hyundai H100 bus Tuesday evening. The bodies of the Kia Sephia taxi driver and his passenger have been deposited at the Kade hospital morgue awaiting autopsy, …

An unidentified female fan who joined Okyeame Kwame midway through his performance at Decemba2Rememba left the stage in exhilaration with the rapper’s dress. The lady, assumed to be a great fan of Okyeame Kwame, had left the audience and mounted the stage for a dance with the musician who was …

The Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi has pen down a letter declining to honour his invitation by the Criminal Investigative Department(CID). “The decision to turn down your invitation is purely on the grounds that honouring your invitation especially when we have misgivings and concerns about …

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has rubbished the plans announced by former President John Dramani Mahama to transform Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) on his second coming. Mr Mahama had said in a Facebook Live transmission on Monday, 23 December 2019, among several promises that one of the …

Speaker of Parliament, Aaron Mike Oquaye says the House is considering putting up bulletproof curtains to protect Members of Parliament. “It will interest members to know the Board [Parliamentary Service Board] is seriously considering a bulletproof glass curtain to block the chamber for the upmost protection of Members in and out …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has vowed to reverse the government’s recently announced 50% increment in the Communication Services Tax if elected to power in 2020. He said his government will do that to restore people’s confidence in the economy. John Mahama made this known in an interactive Facebook live …

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has urged Christians to use the Christmas season to rededicate themselves to the Saviour and remain committed to the cardinal principles of Christianity – faith, love charity and reconciliation. He also used the opportunity to tout his government’s achievement in 2019. “We have good …

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, was on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 approved by Parliament to replace Justice Sophia Akuffo as Ghana’s new Chief Justice. Confirming his approval, Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye wished him the very best in his term of office. “The president’s nomination of Justice …

You could say it was not the best of the year for them; coming under public scrutiny and being fired from their respectful enviable positions. It was inevitable, however, considering President Akufo-Addo’s pledge to fight corruption to the core. Once it was discovered they were involved in malfeasance, abuse of …

It was a year filled with a mix-bag of events on all fronts; politics, business, education, religion, among others, and the showbiz industry was not left out. Events, interviews, tweets, trends, all of these contributed a great deal to spicing up the news and the faces behind some of these …

As the saying goes, ‘once bitten, twice shy’. This was incorporated in the signing of a new musician called Cryme Officer to OGB Music – the same which caters for budding musician Fameye. The CEO of the label, Ogidi Brown, who is also a musician, shared the signing news through …

Those in favour say ‘Aye’…and those against say ‘No’ “The Ayes have it,” the unmistakable voice of the Speaker, Aaron Mike Oquaye, announced the expected outcome of MPs vote on the Electoral Commission’s demand for almost half a billion Cedis for a new voters’ register. With a 63 seat deficit …

Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) will be free at every level for Ghanaians should former President John Mahama be voted back into power in the 2020 polls. Mr Mahama aside the TVET promise also said he will increase the amount of money given to tertiary students by government …

The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress Sammy Gyamfi has filed an interlocutory application at the Human Right division of the Accra High Court challenging the order by the Kaneshie District Court for his mobile phone to be searched. The application filed through his lawyers was premised in an …

Former President Mahama says he will abolish the licensure examination for teachers if he is elected as President in the 2020 polls. Addressing Ghanaians through Facebook, Mr Mahama also said he will abolish the 60% increment on Communication Services tax by the Akufo-Addo government if given the opportunity again. “Ghana …

The Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Elvis Afriyie-Ankrah, has reacted to a leaked tape attributed to him in which he is heard suggesting the party mounts pressure on the Electoral Commission (EC). According to him, he personally did the recording and sent it to party …

Nowadays, social media has made it possible for one to expose the evil deeds of others, whether civilians or public servants/officers. The cup of one policeman is currently full and has overflown as civilians shared his photo on social media with several complaints. Apparently, he is well known for allegedly …

The top six best placed clubs at the end of the 2019/20 Ghana Premier League season will receive cash prizes. Following a decision by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) Executive Council, the top three best placed clubs in the Division One League and the Women’s League will all also receive cash …

The Institute of Energy Security (IES) claims the immediate past Managing Director (MD) of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) was forced to leave his post for refusing to sign-off a Tolling Agreement. The Institute commended Isaac Osei for his integrity and choosing to resign “rather than to continue as MD and …

The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and leader of the Majority in the House Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu says the opposition NDC is resisting the Electoral Commission’s call for a new voters’ register because they cannot win any elections with a new register. “Just as they did in the case of …

General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the party will now take disciplinary action against members who take to social media and other platforms to disrespect party executives and leadership. John Boadu who has been a victim of social media slander said the practice is unhealthy and not …