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In addition to strengthening engagement, Tokyo aims to reduce the development gap between countries in the Global South – a term for a loose grouping of developing countries – according to Céline Pajon, head of Japan research at the French Institute of International Relations. for Asian and Indo-Pacific Studies in Paris.Strategic considerations were found during the visits, Pajon said, noting that Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific plan was particularly relevant to Madagascar given the island’s location in the western Indian Ocean, separated from the African continent by Mozambique Channel.The 1,700-kilometer (1,100-mile) strategic waterway is mainly used for trade and transportation…

Gold prices have soared to record highs, hitting businesses – and customers – on East London’s Green Street. Photo: James RYBACKI / AFPSource: AFPSurrounded by glass-fronted display cases filled with glittering gold bangles and necklaces at London’s Pakeeza Jewelers store, manager Zahid Khan laments the impact of record high prices for the precious metal.”People are obviously not buying as much as before,” Khan told AFP as his sales staff weighed gold necklaces and tapped calculators, adding that there had been a “big increase” in prices.Pakeeza is located in east London’s Green Street jewelery district, a popular destination for the Asian…

Kumasi braces for a history-making event as President Nana Akufo-Addo takes center stage to unveil a commemorative stamp bearing the iconic image of the revered Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. ing. The grand celebration, scheduled for May 4th on the grounds of the historic Manhyia Palace, is poised to make its mark as a watershed in Ghana’s cultural renaissance. The long-awaited presidential presence elevates the ceremony to a national spectacle, underscoring the inseparable relationship between the country’s political leaders and traditional custodians. By marking the occasion with his participation, Mr. Akufo-Addo will breathe life into the government’s commitment to safeguarding…

He kicked Sauber Both Kick Sauber drivers came out in SQ1, but in Bottas’ case, it was a messy session. He was on a cooldown lap, tweaking some settings on his handlebars when he realized too late that Piastri was approaching a hot lap. The two narrowly avoided a collision – with the Finn criticizing his team for not warning him. The stewards investigated after the session and Bottas was duly hit with a three-place drop. READ MORE: Bottas hit with three-place penalty for Miami Sprint after incident with Piastri in Sprint qualifying Valtteri Bottas, 18th, 1:29.360 “Today was quite…

After several days of fans teasing, Ghanaian singer Akwaboah has finally tied the knotThe musician and his wife turned heads in their outfits as they expressed their love for each other Several top stars including actors and singers graced the occasion Ghanaian singer Gladstorm Akwaboah Jr has finally tied the knot with his new sweetheart, Theresa. The bride-to-be, a young midwife from Ghana, was all smiles as she slayed in her exquisite Kente outfit at the traditional wedding ceremony. The event became the talk of the town after Akwaboah posted a hint on social media.Akwaboah’s Wedding Photo source: Instagram/Akwaboah, instagram/AmeyawDebrahSource:…

The trade freeze is the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries. Photo: Adem ALTAN / AFPSource: AFPPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that Turkey’s move to freeze trade with Israel is designed to force the country into a ceasefire in Gaza.The decision, announced on Thursday, is the latest sign of deteriorating relations between the two countries.”We have taken some measures to force Israel to agree to a ceasefire and increase the amount of humanitarian aid coming in,” Erdogan told a group of businessmen in Istanbul.”We will monitor the consequences of this step we have taken in…

Former President John Mahama has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome of the investigation into corruption allegations involving former Health Minister Cecilia Abena Dapaa. Two house helpers working for Mrs. Dapaa and her husband, Daniel Osei Kufuor, have been charged in the Accra Circuit Court for allegedly stealing millions of cedis worth of goods from the couple’s residence in Abelemkupe, Accra. . The accused are 18-year-old Patience Botwe and 30-year-old Sara Agyei, who are charged with criminal conspiracy and five counts of theft, including theft of US$1 million, €300,000 and millions of Ghanaian cedis. was included. The alleged thefts occurred between…

Instinctwave, Publishers of the Digital Economy Magazine have announced the launch of the 13th Ghana Information Technology and Telecommunications Awards, GITTA for industry players in Ghana. The 13th GITTA, widely referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of Ghana’s ICT and telecommunications industry, will celebrate organizations and individuals at the forefront of digitization with innovative products and services that keep the industry exciting. This year’s GITTA will feature new enhanced categories designed to recognize individuals and businesses who, through their hard work, innovative approaches and dedication, are shaping a new, smarter and more agile digital ecosystem in the country. These efforts transform…

Ireland recorded an uncontested 54-run win over the Netherlands to knock them out of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tournament’s hosts, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), sealed fourth place in the semi-final, moving a step closer to qualifying for the main event in Bangladesh later this year. Needing to win the match after the UAE’s big win over Vanuatu earlier in the morning or keep their clean sheet above that of the UAE, the Netherlands crashed to be beaten by Ireland captain Laura Delaney’s arm. He produced a match-winning performance with bat and ball at the Zayed…

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the company Web3 TDB hosted an X webinar to discuss the role of Stablecoins and the role it can play in Africa’s financial space Details In X Space they were added Mike BrockTBD CEO Chris Maurice, CEO of Yellow Card, and Kash RazzaghiCEO of Circle. Online discussion revolved around how digital identities and stablecoins can help African finance become more interoperable and inclusive. The panel discussed Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs), unique identifiers that can be issued by decentralized platforms to help identify individuals and organizations. Prospects The panel discussed its benefits USDCa digital dollar backed 100%…