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10 member APRM committee for STMA inaugurated

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10 member APRM committee for STMA inaugurated

By Mildred Siabi-Mensah  

Sekondi, Feb. 10, GNA – The National Commission for Civic Education with assistance from the African Peer Review Mechanism Secretariat has inaugurated a 10- member committee to create understanding of the APRM among city dwellers. 

The committee is also mandated to monitor and evaluate the implementation of programme of action, build strategic partnerships at the district level and prepare and submit biannual reports to the governing council. 

Madam Harriet Addey Woode, the STMA Director of the NCCE, said at the inauguration that the Committee would be the eyes, ears and mouth of the governing council and as well Marshall local support for the APRM process to promote good governance at the district level. 

She urged the committee to work well in providing a means for a collective voice on governance issues to the people.  

The Committee has Alhaji Yussif Kofi Gyampson as the Chairman, Madam Harriet Addey Woode; Secretary and Madam Mildred Siabi-Mensah has the Organiser. 

Alhaji Gyampson after the inauguration thanked the Secretariat for the opportunity to serve Ghana and asked for the cooperation of all to execute the responsibility at hand. 

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Ex-Manager Curses Fameye Amid Rekindled Feud

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Ex-Manager Curses Fameye Amid Rekindled Feud

Fameye and Ogidi Brown

 

Ogidi Brown, the former manager of musician Fameye, has issued harsh curses on the artist over their long-standing feud. The tension between the two dates back to when Fameye left Ogidi Brown’s record label, a move that deeply hurt the former manager.

In an interview with Delay, Fameye was asked about his relationship with Ogidi, and he confirmed that while they had tried to resolve their issues at the Antoa shrine, they were still not on good terms. Fameye acknowledged Ogidi’s role in helping him launch his career but did not provide specifics about what went wrong.

Ogidi Brown, clearly upset by Fameye’s comments, took to social media to respond. In a video posted on Instagram, he expressed his anger, saying, “We can never be fine. We can never be cool. I don’t understand how you can even talk about me when asked questions in interviews. I don’t want you to ever mention my name again.”

The emotional manager recalled the pain he endured after Fameye abruptly left his label despite Ogidi’s sacrifices, including investing in the artist while Ogidi was recovering from health issues. “I cry whenever I think about it,” Ogidi said, visibly emotional. “I was in a bad place when I helped you. I invested in you, and this is what you did.”

Ogidi also claimed that Fameye had a hidden agenda during their time together, calling him a “daylight robber” and expressing hatred for him. “When I hear his songs playing, I get angry,” Ogidi said.

In addition to recounting the emotional toll of the betrayal, Ogidi stated that Fameye had hurt him again after the Antoa incident. He then issued a series of curses on Fameye, saying, “I know your end will be ugly. The next time you mention my name, God will punish you accordingly.”

The feud between the two started in 2021 when Ogidi Brown accused Fameye of owing him $50,000, a debt he demanded to be paid within two weeks. After Fameye left his record label, Ogidi escalated the matter, claiming that the artist refused to pay the agreed amount.

The bitter fallout between the two continues, with Ogidi’s curses adding fuel to the already fiery dispute.

By Francis Addo

Results, analysis shoot down claims of religious impact on outcome for NPP

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Results, analysis shoot down claims of religious impact on outcome for NPP

Since the 2024 Election ended, post election analysis of the results have been going on with varied reasons being given for the outcome, especially the NPP’s surprise defeat.

While many have blamed the NPP’s defeat on actions and inactions of the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government, which some say angered many to punish the party, others have also sought to ascribe religious reasons for the defeat.

With the popular reason of anger against the NPP, due to the alleged excesses of the Akufo-Addo government, there is evidence of extreme anger by the party’s own supporters, or those who voted for the party in 2020, on the face of the 2024 outcome.

As many as over 2 million of those who voted for the NPP in 2020 refused to vote for the party in 2024. In other words, the NPP lost over 2 million of the over 6 million votes it had in 2020 Election, with the most (about 1.7m) decline in just 6 regions, which normally give the party votes. These 2 million people stayed away from the election completely.

With evidence of anger, apathy and refusal to vote established, how true, or otherwise, is the other claim of religious factor?

Is it really the case that religion played a part in the NPP’s defeat in the election, because the party presented a Muslim candidate?

The answer is a big no, and analysis of the election results in both the presidential election and parliamentary election does not support this claim.

In many Christian dominated constituencies, the NPP’s Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, had more votes than the other party’s parliamentary candidates, who were Christians.

Another revelation from the election results is that some Christian New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidates lost to Muslim candidates of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in traditional strongholds of the NPP dominated by Christians, which the NPP had never lost.

Also, overwhelming majority of the NPP’s parliamentary candidates were Christians, yet the party suffered its biggest parliamentary defeat in the 4th Republic, declining from 137 seats to 89, thus continuing a declining trend from the 2020 Election.

Clearly, the religious affiliation of the party’s leader, or flagbearer, was not a factor in the outcome of the 2024 results, considering the analyses above.

Below is a detailed analysis of the 2024 results, which shoots down any suggestion of religious reasons for the NPP’s defeat:

Examples of constituencies NPP presidential candidate had more votes than NPP Christian Parliamentary candidates

Ashanti Region: The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Afigya Kwabre South, Afigya Sekyere East, Asante Akim Central, Asante Akim North, Atwima Nwabiagya, Bekwai, Kwadaso, Mampong, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Manso Adubea, Manso Nkwwante, Nhyiaso, Nsuta Kwamang Beposo, Obuasi East, Obuasi West, Offinso South, and Sekyere Afram Plains.

Note: The NPP PCs for Ejura Sekyeredumase and New Edubiase lost to NDC Muslim candidates.

Ahafo Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates of Asunafo North, Asutifi North, Asutufu South, and Tano South.

Note: Two out of the 5 NPP PCs who lost, did so to Muslim NDC candidates at Asunafo North and Asutifi South.

Bono Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Dormaa Central, Dormaa East, Sunyani East, and Sunyani West.

Note: Three NPP PCs at Sunyani East, Tain, and Wenchi lost to Muslim NDC candidates.

Bono East:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Kintampo South and Nkoranza North.

Western Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candudates at Ahanta West, Amenfi Central, Essikado, Kwesimintim, Sekondi, and Trakwa Nsuaem.

Note: Mireku Duker at Tarkwa Nsuaem lost to an NDC Muslim candidate.

Central Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Agona West, Ajumako Enyan Essian, Assin South, Gomoa Central, Gomoa West, Upper Denkyira East.

Note: The NPP PC of Assin Central lost to a Muslim NDC candidate

Greater Accra Regon:

NPP PCs at Adenta, Ablekuma Central, and Ayawaso Central lost to NDC Muslim PCs.

Eastern Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than parliamentary candidates at Abuakwa North, Akuapem South, Asene Manso Akroso, Atiwa West, Kade, Lower West Akim, Nkawkaw, and Suhum.

Volta Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Anlo, Ketu North and South Tongu.

Oti Region:

The NPP presidential candidate performed better than the parliamentary candidates at Krachi East.

Analysis of NPP Candidates by Religion (Christian Candidates)

236 Christian candidates were presented nationwide (north and south), representing 85.5%. Thus, 85.5% of NPP parliamentary candidates were Christians.

Out of the 236 Christians, 80 won, representing a 33.9% success rate.

Out of the 236 Christians who contested on the ticket of the NPP, 156 lost, representing 66.1%.

Out of the 236 Christians who contested on the ticket of the NPP nationwide, 30, representing 12.7%, were from the 5 northern regions combined. Thus, only 12.7% (or 30) of NPP’s total Christian parliamentary candidates (236 nationwide) came from the north.

The remaining 206 NPP Christian candidates were from the south, alongside only 13 Muslim candidates. In other words, out of the 219 NPP parliamentary candidates in 11 southern regions, 206 were Christians and 13 were Muslims.

Analysis of Muslim Candidates

40 Muslims contested on the ticket of the NPP nationally, representing 14.5%.

Out of the 40 Muslims that contested on the ticket of the NPP, 9 won, representing a 22.5% success rate.

Out of the 40 Muslims who contested on the ticket of the NPP nationwide, 27 were from the 5 northern regions combined. The remaining Muslim candidates (13) contested in the south.

Summary of Religious Analysis:

A total of 236 Christians contested the election on the ticket of the NPP. This is 85.5% of NPP’s parliamentary candidates.

A total of 40 Muslims contested the election on the ticket of the NPP, representing 14.5% of NPP parliamentary candidates.

Analysis of NDC PCs by Religion

Analysis of Christian Candidates

215 Christian candidates were presented nationwide (north and south), representing 78%. Thus, 78% of NDC parliamentary candidates were Christians.

Out of the 215 Christians, 141 won, representing a 65.5% success rate.

Out of the 215 Christians who contested on the ticket of the NDC, 74 lost, representing 34.5%.

Out of the 215 Christians who contested on the ticket of the NDC nationwide, 28 candidates, representing 13%, were from the 5 northern regions combined. Thus, only 13% (or 28) of NDC’s total Christian parliamentary candidates (215 nationwide) came from the north.

The remaining 186 NDC Christian candidates were from the south, alongside only 33 Muslim candidates. In other words, out of the 219 NDC parliamentary candidates in 11 southern regions, 186 were Christians and 33 were Muslims.

Analysis of NDC Muslim Candidates

61 Muslims contested on the ticket of the NDC nationally, representing 22%.

Out of the 61 Muslims that contested on the ticket of the NDC, 42 won, representing a 68% success rate.

Out of the 61 Muslims who contested on the ticket of the NDC nationwide, 28 were from the 5 northern regions combined. The remaining Muslim candidates (33) contested in the south.

Summary of Analysis of NDC Christian and Muslim PCs:

A total of 215 Christian candidates contested the parliamentary election on the ticket of the NDC. This represents 78%. Thus, 78% of NDC parliamentary candidates were Christians.

A total of 61 Muslims contested the election on the ticket of the NDC nationally, representing 22%.

Conclusion:

The data and the analysis do not support the assertion that religion was a major reason for the NPP loss, both in the presidential and parliamentary elections.

Okomfour Kwadee’s Saga: ‘Enough of the blame game!’

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Okomfour Kwadee’s Saga: ‘Enough of the blame game!’

Media personality, Ohemaa Woyeje Media personality, Ohemaa Woyeje

Media personality Ohemaa Woyeje has called for an end to the blame game circulating on social media amidst the deteriorating condition of Okomfour Kwadee.

Scores of individuals have cited neglect by industry stakeholders and listed various factors they believe are responsible for the current deplorable state of the legendary musician.

But sharing her opinion on the development, Ohemaa Woyeje has urged individuals to stop playing the blame game, emphasising that the focus should rather be on supporting the musician in this difficult time.

“Enough of all the rumours and allegations surrounding the health of Okomfour Kwadee. The only interest is to move Kwadee from his current state to a better one. So he can be better, even if he doesn’t want to sing anymore after he is healed. All the blame games won’t help. Ghanaians are fond of such things, and it is not right,” she said in a viral video.

She further pointed out that constant accusations from people could discourage potential supporters from providing medical help.

“How do you even know if the allegations you’re making are true? What some of you are doing could discourage others from stepping in to help him. And if he dies, what do we gain? Enough of the allegations. Let’s come together and support him so he can become the Kwadee we once knew,” she added.

Kwadee, known for his significant contributions to Ghanaian music, has become a subject of concern due to the deterioration of his mental health in recent years.

Recent videos on social media have captured him in a distressed state, performing shirtless on the streets, appearing frail and unkempt.

Watch the video below:

Also watch Miki Osei Berko’s interview on Talkertainment below:

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Minority boycotts ad hoc committee, accuse chairman of bias

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Minority boycotts ad hoc committee, accuse chairman of bias

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin

The Minority in Parliament has decided not to appear before the ad-hoc committee investigating the recent chaos that erupted in Parliament during the vetting of some ministerial nominees until the Speaker of Parliament addresses issues of bias raised against the chairman of the committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah.

In a memo addressed to the committee on Monday, February 10, 2025, the Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, stated that until the initial concerns he raised are addressed, the Minority Caucus will not attend the sittings.

“The Minority Caucus considers it prudent to await the Speaker’s response before taking any steps in relation to the Committee’s work,” parts of statement noted.

During the vetting of Minister of Health-designate, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh; and Minister of Foreign Affairs-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; the Minority Caucus accused the Majority Caucus of violating an agreement to vet only four nominees for the day, leading to heated exchanges.

Tensions quickly escalated into physical confrontations, resulting in the destruction of microphones and furniture, as well as the overturning of a vetting table.

In response to the chaos, Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended four Members of Parliament for two weeks.

The suspended MPs were Frank Annoh-Dompreh (NPP, Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor (NDC, South Dayi), Alhassan Tampuli (NPP, Gushegu), and Jerry Ahmed Shaib (NPP, Weija-Gbawe).

However, after a plea by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, seconded by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, the Speaker lifted the suspension on the four MPs.

A seven-member parliamentary committee, chaired by Ho West MP, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, commenced public hearings on February 5, 2025, at Parliament, to investigate the misconduct of the MPs during the vetting session conducted by the Appointments Committee.

The committee is expected to bring transparency to the events that unfolded during the vetting process.

However, the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Chairman of the ad-hoc committee, Emmanuel Bedzrah, of exhibiting bias.

The Effutu MP is demanding that the Ho West MP recuse himself from the ongoing probe, alleging that Bedzrah made public statements that undermined the committee’s neutrality.

In a memorandum addressed to Speaker Alban Bagbin, on February 7, 2025, Afenyo-Markin alleged a breach of impartiality and confidentiality, which he claims has compromised the integrity of the committee’s work.

Notably, Emmanuel Bedzrah reportedly accused the Minority Leader of instructing his colleagues not to participate in the probe and claimed that an NPP MP withdrew from the proceedings on Afenyo-Markin’s directive.

Afenyo-Markin, however argued that these comments violated the Speaker’s directive to avoid public debate on the committee’s work.

Read the Minority’s petition to the Speaker below:

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BoG confirms Second Deputy Governor Elsie Addo Awadzi’s early retirement

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BoG confirms Second Deputy Governor Elsie Addo Awadzi’s early retirement

Elsie Addo Awadzi, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana Elsie Addo Awadzi, Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana

The Bank of Ghana has confirmed the decision by its Second Deputy Governor Elsie Addo Awadzi to take an early retirement from the central bank, effective February 28, 2025.

Elsie Addo Awadzi was first appointed to the position on February 12, 2018, for a four-year term. She was later reappointed for a second term in February 2022, which was originally set to end in February 2026, in accordance with the Bank of Ghana Act, 2002 (Act 612), as amended.

Her decision to step down a year before the completion of her tenure has been accepted by President John Dramani Mahama, who expressed his gratitude for her service to the Bank of Ghana and the Republic of Ghana.

In a statement issued on February 10, 2025, the Bank of Ghana extended its appreciation to Elsie Addo Awadzi for her years of distinguished service and wished her well in her future endeavours.

As the Second Deputy Governor, Elsie Addo Awadzi was instrumental in implementing policies aimed at strengthening Ghana’s financial system.

She also contributed to regulatory frameworks, risk management strategies, and financial inclusion initiatives.

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President Mahama’s ban on first-class travels applies to you too

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President Mahama’s ban on first-class travels applies to you too

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams

Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s ban on first-class travel for government appointees will also apply to officials of the Ghana Football Association (GFA).

He indicated that the measure, aimed at reducing costs and financial burdens, requires GFA officials to comply with the directive to improve sports governance in the country.

The sports minister noted that he will meet with GFA executives to inform them of the directive and believes they will not oppose the idea.

Speaking in an interview with JoySports, Adams said the measure will help regain public support, as sports is currently in a poor state.

“At our swearing-in, the president stated that foreign travels are restricted and must be cleared with the Chief of Staff. Those cleared to travel should not fly first-class. This reflects the president’s mindset, and everyone must adopt a similar mindset, including the GFA. They cannot operate independently when the president’s objectives are clear,” he said.

Adams emphasised that the GFA will not resist the proposal, given the current state of football in Ghana.

“Our sport is struggling, and trust between management, fans, and followers is low. Actions like this, proposed by the president and myself, can help restore confidence,” he added.

This development follows President John Mahama’s announcement of a ban on first-class travel for government appointees, emphasizing the need for modesty and respect for the Ghanaian people.

The president stressed that public officials must be mindful of their use of state resources.

Watch Kofi Adams’ interview below:

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What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa?

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What’s behind Trump’s attacks on South Africa?

United States President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order freezing aid to South Africa, citing a recent land expropriation law passed by the country that the American leader and his allies claim discriminates against white farmers.

But the aid block is only the culmination of a series of pressure points between the US and South Africa that were building up even during the administration of former President Joe Biden, and have now exploded under Trump.

We track the slide in bilateral ties between the two nations and explore what each of them risks losing if relations spiral further.

On February 2, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, saying “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY.

“The United States won’t stand for it, we will act,” he wrote. “Also, I will be cutting off all future funding to South Africa until a full investigation of the situation has been completed!”

The executive order that Trump subsequently signed on February 7 claimed that the expropriation law, passed in December, enables “the government of South Africa to seize ethnic minority Afrikaners’ agricultural property without compensation”.

“This Act follows countless government policies designed to dismantle equal opportunity in employment, education, and business, and hateful rhetoric and government actions fueling disproportionate violence against racially disfavored landowners,” the order said.

The following day, he doubled down on those comments while addressing reporters. “Terrible things are happening in South Africa,” he said, referring to the land law.

In the executive order, the US also offered to resettle Afrikaaner South Africans, a suggestion that has been rejected by Afrikaaner groups, including those that have lobbied the US and Trump specifically against the South African government.

From US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to South-African-born multibillionaire and Trump adviser Elon Musk, the broadsides against South Africa have been unrelenting since the US president’s first comments.

A day after Trump’s initial comments, when South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the land law on X, Musk – the richest man in the world – responded: “Why do you have openly racist laws?”

On Wednesday, Rubio announced on X that he “will NOT attend G20 summit in Johannesburg. South Africa is doing very bad things. Expropriating private property.”

South Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the G20 bloc of 20 large economies, is hosting a meeting of the foreign ministers of the group on February 20-21.

As Al Jazeera’s Qaanitah Hunter explained in this piece, South Africa’s government has insisted that there has been no forcible confiscation of land, and that any expropriation that happens will “constitutionally mandated legal process”.

Experts have criticised attempts to suggest that South Africa’s law is in any way similar to Zimbabwe’s forcible confiscation of land belonging to white farmers since the 2000s.

The South African law bars the arbitrary takeover of land and provides for compensation in most cases. It also requires authorities to first try to reach a reasonable agreement with the landowner, only failing which might cause the land to be expropriated.

Land can only be expropriated for public purposes – such as building schools, hospitals, or highways – or for the public interest, which includes land reform. More than three decades after the end of apartheid, South Africa’s minority white community – which constitutes 7 per cent of the population – controls more than 70 percent of the country’s land.

Yet white South African farmers have long been an obsession with Trump.

In 2018, during his first term in office, Trump alleged that South Africa had witnessed “large-scale killings” of white farmers. There is no evidence to back the claim, and South Africa at the time said Trump was misinformed.

But while Trump’s attacks on South Africa are in keeping with the narrative of white victimhood that the US president’s political movement has long relied on, tensions between the nations didn’t vanish in the four years that Biden was president.

In early 2024, South Africa’s then-foreign minister, Naledi Pandor, flew to the US on a crisis management trip.

The US Congress was discussing a bill to punish South Africa for its staunch criticism of Israel’s brutal war on Gaza, which has now killed more than 61,000 people, including many missing people who are now presumed dead.

South Africa had in December 2023 taken Israel to the International Court of Justice at The Hague, accusing it of committing genocide in Gaza. Since then, the ICJ has passed interim orders against Israel, while many countries have joined South Africa’s case.

The ICJ is yet to issue its final verdict, but some US members of Congress decided that South Africa needed to pay a price.

The US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act, introduced in the US House almost exactly a year ago on February 6, 2024, accused South Africa “of siding with malign actors, including Hamas, a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization and a proxy of the Iranian regime”.

In Washington, Pandor tried to meet members of Congress and spoke to think tanks to articulate the apartheid-era roots of South Africa’s opposition to Israel’s policies against Palestine, and the genocidal war in Gaza.

That bill is yet to pass, but Trump in his executive order and Rubio in his recent comments both also referred to South Africa’s Israel policy as a reason for Washington’s blowback.

“South Africa has taken aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies, including accusing Israel, not Hamas, of genocide in the International Court of Justice, and reinvigorating its relations with Iran to develop commercial, military, and nuclear arrangements,” the executive order said.

But what are the “aggressive actions” that South Africa has taken against the US? Rubio also accused South Africa of “anti-Americanism”. What was he talking about?

The 2024 bill in Congress offers a glimpse of the deeper strategic tension that’s been shadowing ties for a while.

The 2024 bill accuses South Africa of pursuing “closer ties with the People’s Republic of China (‘PRC’) and the Russian Federation”.

In May 2023, the US ambassador to South Africa accused the country of supplying weapons to Russia for its war against Ukraine through a cargo ship that docked secretly at a naval base near Cape Town.

An investigation by the South African government concluded in September 2023 that “no evidence” was found for claims that South Africa supplied weapons to Russia. Ramaphosa said the allegation “had a most damaging effect on our currency, our economy, and our standing in the world; in fact, it tarnished our image”.

Earlier that year, in February 2023, South Africa, Russia and China held joint military exercises in the Indian Ocean. The US responded by saying it was “concerned”.

And Pretoria has been careful to balance relations between Russia and China, on the one hand, and the US and its allies, on the other.

Despite the ICJ case, South Africa continues to maintain robust trade ties with Israel: For some periods over the last year, South Africa was the biggest supplier of coal to Israel, even as the Ramaphosa government faced domestic accusations of hypocrisy.

Meanwhile, South Africa also convinced Russian President Vladimir Putin not to attend the BRICS summit it hosted last year. South Africa is a member of the International Criminal Court, which has issued an arrest warrant against Putin over the war in Ukraine. Members of the ICC are expected to arrest individuals with warrants against them.

As this Al Jazeera explainer from 2024 pointed out, South Africa is the US’s largest trading partner in Africa, with $9.3bn worth of US exports going to South Africa in 2022. About 600 US businesses operate in the country.

South Africa is also a critical strategic partner for the US – a democratic bulwark in a region where many other post-liberation movements have turned towards authoritarianism.

There’s plenty at stake for South Africa, too.

Though China is by far South Africa’s largest trading partner, the US is the fourth-largest source of its imports – after China, Germany and India – and the second-biggest destination for its exports, after China, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC).

South Africa benefits from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a US law passed by Congress in 2000 that grants many sub-Saharan nations, including South Africa, duty-free access to US markets for 1,800 products. South African exports to the US in 2022 stood at almost $11bn, OEC data shows.

The threat of South Africa losing that status under the AGOA now hovers over the relationship, as Trump takes on trade relationships that he believes are unfair to the US.

The Versatile Queen – Ghanaians Gush Over Serwaa Amihere As She Shows Off Her Singing Talent By Singing Daddy Lumba’s Song

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The Versatile Queen – Ghanaians Gush Over Serwaa Amihere As She Shows Off Her Singing Talent By Singing Daddy Lumba’s Song

During an appearance on the Onua Showtime show, hosted by the iconic Nana Ama McBrown, Serwaa delighted the audience by performing a classic Daddy Lumba song. The duo collaborated on the performance, much to the excitement and amusement of those present.

Serwaa’s rendition was nothing short of perfection, surprising many, including Nana Ama McBrown herself. The host couldn’t help but commend Serwaa for her vocal prowess and her obvious admiration for the legendary Daddy Lumba.

“You’re a true fan of Daddy Lumba,” Nana Ama remarked, clearly impressed by Serwaa’s flawless delivery.

Fans of Serwaa Amihere have since flooded social media with praise, hailing her as a “versatile queen” for effortlessly excelling in both journalism and entertainment.

This heart-warming moment has not only endeared Serwaa further to her followers but also reminded everyone of the timeless appeal of Daddy Lumba’s music, uniting fans across generations.

See the video below;

Source:Ghanacelebrities.com

Akandoh: “If I had not gone to his aid, he would have suffered some back fractures”

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Akandoh: “If I had not gone to his aid, he would have suffered some back fractures”