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Ghana: Christians urged to stop chasing miracles

May 21, 2013 Right Rev. Amenu

The Christian Council of Ghana has asked Ghanaians to stop chasing miracles and focus on the teachings of Christ.  “People who went to church seeking the face of God ended up dying” said the Chairman of the Council Francis Amenu.

Ghana: Four killed at TB Joshua church stampede

May 20, 2013 Nigeria's Prophet TB Joshua.

At least four people died Sunday in a stampede at a Ghana service to distribute "special anointing oil" at the Synagogue Church of All Nations founded by Nigeria’s controversial Prophet TB Joshua.

Ghana: Domestic flights resume today

May 17, 2013 Domestic flights are expected to resume  at the Kotoka International ..

Domestic flights are expected to resume Friday at the Kotoka International Airport after being grounded because aircrafts couldn’t refuel.

Ghana: Blackout stops local Flights

May 17, 2013 Black out: Flights grounded at Kotoka international airport in Accra

Domestic flights in Ghana have been grounded at the Kotoka International Airport due to a total blackout, local media reports have said.

Ghana hunt down three USA nationals

May 14, 2013 It is estimated that 95% of small-scale gold mining in Ghana is illegal

The government of Ghana is hunting for three Americans who filmed themselves in Ghana, as they engaged in illegal small scale mining.

Immigrant in Italy kills 1 in pickaxe rampage

May 12, 2013 Police say a man went on a rampage with a pickaxe in Milan

An illegal immigrant has gone on the rampage with a pickaxe in the Italian city of Milan, killing a passer-by and wounding four others, police say.

WACSI equips CSO to Raise Funds

May 9, 2013 Participants at the training

Resource mobilization stands as a major challenge that prevents civil society organizations (CSOs) and other voluntary institutions working to enhance development in West Africa from achieving their goals

Ghana: May 9 stadium disaster victims Remembered

May 9, 2013 The May 9 statute at the Accra Sports Stadium

Ghana is today remembering the 126 football fans who perished in the Accra Sports Stadium disaster 12 years ago.  The May 9 stadium disaster is Africa’s worst soccer tragedy. The lives were lost as a result of a stampede which occurred during a league match between Accra Hearts of Oak and arch rivals Asante Kotoko in 2001.

Ghana: CNA wants police ban on demonstrations rescinded

April 30, 2013 The CNA says Ghanaians have in recent years remained responsible when it comes to demonstrations

The Centre for National Affairs (CNA) says it is “deeply worried” over a recent directive by the Ghana Police Service to ban all forms of demonstration and any mass activity that would require protection from the police. Pro-opposition pressure group, Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) says it will defy the police directive.

Botswana President Ian Khama wounded by cheetah

April 29, 2013 Botswana's President Ian Khama

 Ian Khama has had stitches in his face after being scratched by a cheetah, officials say.