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A Deputy Communications Minister during former President John Mahama-led administration, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo must apologize to the people of Ghana for his failure to defend them during an interview on legalizing homosexuality. Mr Kwakye Ofosu said there are overwhelming Ghanaians who are against homosexuality so for the President, who promised to hold the dignity of this country, to refuse to be emphatic on the position of the country on the matter indicates he has betrayed the nation. President Akufo-Addo was on Al Jazeera’s Talk to Al Jazeera on Sunday to talk about a wide range…

Media General followed up its recent statement of commiseration to Multimedia Group with the signing of the book of condolence for the late Kwadwo Asare Baffour Acheampong. The gesture was done on behalf of MG – head firm for MG TV, MG Radio, MG Digital and Adesa Productions – by Group Head of Corporate Affairs Richard Ahiagble. READ: Media General commiserates with Multimedia Group on unfortunate passing of KABA Source: 3news.com|Ghana Follow @3Newsgh

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says his government is determined to exploit, at long last, the strategic resources the country has in bauxite and iron ore deposits. “To this end, an Integrated Bauxite and Aluminum Development Authority is to be established by law, in this meeting of Parliament, to spearhead the exploitation along the full value chain of our consumable bauxite resources,” he said. According to the President, the exploitation of the country’s bauxite and iron ore deposits “will give a considerable fillip to our industrial development, as will also be the case for the exploitation of our iron ore…

After making a return to Miss Universe for the first time in 13 years, Ghana made it to the Top 16 but missed out on the ultimate. Miss Universe Ghana 2017 Ruth Quashie was among the 92 finalists at this year’s global pageant held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas on Sunday. The 23-year-old University of Ghana graduate was one of the two African representatives to make the Top 16. The other, South African Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, emerged the eventual winner. She replaced France’s Iris Mittenaere, who won the crown last year – though final event was held…

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The government’s plan to boost UK industry ahead of the country leaving the EU is due to be launched later. The industrial strategy is aimed at lifting growth, which official forecasts suggest will slow due to the UK’s poor productivity performance. Business Secretary Greg Clark said the UK’s decision to leave the EU meant the strategy was “even more important”. A deal with US healthcare giant MSD to open a UK research centre has been announced as part of the strategy. The investment by MSD, known as Merck in the US, is worth up to £1bn and is expected to…

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has told the international community that the emergence of political vigilantism in Ghana poses a serious threat to the peace and security of the country. This development has the tendency not only to disturb the peace of the country but adversely affect the country’s credentials as oasis of peace in Africa, he said. The NDC General Secretary was addressing a meeting of the Council of the Socialist International (SI) in Barcelona, Spain over the weekend. Political parties from 73 countries, which are members of SI attended the two-day…

France sealed their 10th Davis Cup title as Lucas Pouille beat Belgium’s Steve Darcis in a deciding final match. The hosts began Sunday’s final day 2-1 up in the best-of-five tie, but David Goffin levelled for Belgium by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 6-2. World number 18 Pouille claimed victory for his country with an emphatic 6-3 6-1 6-0 win over an opponent ranked 76th. France’s first title since 2001 was celebrated wildly by the 27,000 crowd at the Pierre Mauroy stadium in Lille. “When Jo lost I was crazy in my head and I was like ‘go on,…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the teething challenges confronting the Free Senior High School policy will be fixed. President Akufo-Addo said he was inspired by the famous Chinese adage which says “a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step” in implementing the policy. “We have taken that first step in Ghana, and we shall deal with the challenges.” He said already tenders have gone out and, soon, contracts will be awarded for the provision of some 69,500 mono desks, and some 13,100 bunk beds. The president made this known on Sunday at the 68th anniversary of…

Robert Mugabe will continue to have a role to play in Zimbabwean politics, the Jesuit priest who helped negotiate his resignation has told the BBC. Father Fidelis Mukonori said he would provide “advice” as an elder statesman, including to the new president. Mr Mugabe, 93, resigned on Tuesday after a military intervention and days of mass protests. Mr Mukonori said he could not confirm reports that the ex-leader was granted $10m (£7.5m) to ease him out of office. Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in to replace Mr Mugabe as president on Friday. Mr Mnangagwa, long a close ally of Mr Mugabe,…