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An organization seeks local HBCUs to increase Black American participation in African development. Thursday, members of the Pan African Council visited the Johnson C. Smith University Engagement Series to discuss the council’s mission to partner with historically black colleges and universities to continue to support and engage with Africa. “There are many developments happening in many African countries and everyone [nationalities] involved except for African-Americans,” Fabian Anthony, council president, told QCity Metro. The Pan African Council is an international leadership organization that works to promote the continent of Africa and unite the diaspora, a collection of communities around the world…

Experts say the direction of pressure in Washington is for more aggression in China. Photo: Mark Schiefelbein/POOL/AFP/FileSource: AFPIn a shift from tariffs and strong-arm tactics to technological and investment restrictions, US policy toward China has become more targeted under President Joe Biden — though still hard-line.Despite the differences between Democrats and Republicans, analysts expect Washington’s approach to Beijing will only get tougher, whether Biden or former President Donald Trump wins another term in the White House.”I think the direction of pressure in Washington is absolutely in one direction, which is more aggressive,” said Joshua Meltzer, a senior fellow at the…

President Nana Addo has appointed Ken Ofori-Atta as Senior Advisor to the President and Special Envoy for International Finance and Private Investment. This comes after he was replaced by Dr. Mohammed Amin Adamu as Minister of Finance. Details of the appointment were disclosed in a letter dated February 15, 2023 from the Office of the President signed by Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare. Market watchers are seeing the new role as a promotion, as he will advise President Akufo-Addo on international finance and private sector investment issues. The letter said: “I am pleased to inform you.” [Ken Ofori-Atta] We…

New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl against AustraliaCaptain Mitchell Sandner won the toss and elected to bowl as New Zealand look for a consolation win against Australia in the final of the T20I series at a gloomy Eden Park.Both teams have made a number of changes with Devon Conway ruled out of the New Zealand wicket after suffering a left thumb injury during the second match and is a doubt for the opening Test series against Australia.Tim Seifert, who was initially ruled out of the T20I series with a hamstring injury, replaces Conway and has been listed…

Broadcaster Cookie Tee donated many items and money to patients at 37 Military HospitalThe TV show championed her charity through her new foundation, inspired by her late mumHer interaction with one of the seriously ill patients left the famous broadcaster sobbingGhanaian radio host Shirley EF Tibila has always been vocal about her humble beginnings being looked after by a resilient single mother.The TV show host once shared that she lost her mom at the young age of 19 and recounted seeing her father only three times in her entire life.In honor of her late mom, who died in 2002, the…

Macron listened to farmers’ complaints about prices, bureaucracy and state aid. Photo: Ludovic MARIN/POOL/AFPSource: AFPFrench President Emmanuel Macron spent the day at the annual agricultural fair on Saturday as angry farmers beat him and clashed with police.Police kept protesters at a safe distance as Macron toured the fair, inspecting cattle prizes, tasting honey from Normandy and cheeses from the Alps and shaking hands with exhibitors.But as he entered the fairgrounds in the morning, hundreds of protesters crashed the gates and clashed with police.In the ensuing confusion, the exhibit was repeatedly closed and then reopened to the public.Throughout the day, police…

North Tongu Member of Parliament, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said he is not paying much attention to his campaign team ahead of the 2024 general elections.In his view, Ghanaians don’t care about campaign teams, but rather the manifesto document, which sets out how economic challenges will be solved.In an unaired interview with TV3’s Keminni Amanor, when asked who the winning National Democratic Congress (NDC) campaign team will be, he said: What’s really important for Ghanaians is that I’m very attached to the manifesto, which is the vision for this country. We’re in a quagmire, but who cares about the campaign team?…

It was a day marked not only by the celebration of International Women and Girls in Science Day but also by a tangible shift in the narrative around girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in Ghana. As I entered Accra High School, the energy was contagious, with young girls buzzing around, their minds brimming with ideas and innovations. This wasn’t just another school day. It was the day Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC decided to change the trend with a hackathon aimed at inspiring these young minds towards a future they can shape.Empowering the Next GenerationThe theme, “Women…

The Bangladesh coach feels that the BPL has not helped in the development of T20 cricket in the countryMohammed Isam24-Feb-2024 • 40 minutes agoMost BPL teams rely on overseas players for important roles BCBBangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusinghe has criticized the state of the Bangladesh Premier League, pointing out that it has not helped the development of T20 cricket in the country.Hathurusinghe pointed to the lack of local representation in key batting and bowling roles in the BPL, with teams often relying on their overseas players for big moments. He also said that the ICC should step in to ensure that…

X (officially known as Twitter) recently introduced audio and video calling features, allowing users to connect more directly with their followers and friends. The feature update is now available to all users, which will allow non-X paying users to make or receive calls. Here’s how to use it: 1. Eligibility Before you start making calls, make sure you meet the following criteria: The person you want to call sent you one Direct Message (DM) at least once before. 2. Access the call function To access the call function, follow these steps: Open yours Instant messages by tapping the folder icon.…