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  Trump Names Billionaire Investor Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary Amid Cabinet Announcements Scott Bessent speaks at a campaign event for Donald Trump in Asheville, North Carolina, United States [File: Jonathan Drake/Reuters] Washington, D.C. – In a whirlwind of appointments, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has selected billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, marking a significant step in shaping his economic team ahead of his second term. The announcement came late Friday after Trump’s nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz, withdrew from consideration amidst renewed allegations of misconduct. Bessent, 62, is the founder of Key Square Capital Management and a prominent figure in the financial world. Known for his expertise in global investing and economic strategy, Bessent’s selection signals Trump’s focus on driving an economic agenda centered on tax cuts, deregulation, and protectionist trade policies. “Scott is widely respected as one of...

  NPP and NDC Clash Over Collation Center Venues in Awutu Senya Constituencies Awutu Senya, Ghana – A sharp disagreement has erupted between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the choice of venues for collation centers in the Awutu Senya East and West Constituencies ahead of the December 7 elections. The issue has become a source of tension as both parties remain adamant about their preferences. In the Awutu Senya East Constituency, the NPP has thrown its support behind using the newly built Central East Regional (CER) Police Command as the collation center. However, the NDC strongly opposes this choice, insisting that the Kasoa Divisional Police Headquarters, the previous venue, should be retained. Seth Sarbah Sewornoo, Deputy Secretary for the Kasoa branch of the NDC, expressed the party's dissatisfaction following a meeting involving political parties and security officials at the CER Police Headquarters. “We are firm in our stance. The...

  NDC Vice Presidential Candidate Marks Birthday with Generous Donations to Orphanage and Leprosarium Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, the vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), celebrated her birthday on November 22 with a meaningful act of philanthropy. She made a generous donation of essential supplies and cash to the Nyohini Children’s Home in Yipala, Tamale, as part of her commitment to supporting vulnerable communities. The donation, made during her campaign tour of the Northern Region, included a variety of much-needed items for the orphanage. These ranged from staple food supplies such as bags of rice and cooking oil to toiletries, biscuits, and soft drinks. Additionally, a cash contribution of GHC10,000 was provided to help meet the operational needs of the institution. Addressing the management of the Nyohini Children’s Home, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang lauded their dedication to caring for orphaned children under often challenging circumstanc...

  Ghana Welcomes 163 Migrants Returning Voluntarily from Libya Picture Credit: IOM Ghana  Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the Government of Ghana, facilitated the voluntary return of 163 Ghanaian migrants from Libya. The group, which arrived via charter flight, included 36 individuals with medical conditions who received immediate assistance at a post-arrival medical desk set up at the Kotoka International Airport. This operation marked the ninth charter flight of 2024 under the Migration Protection, Return, and Reintegration Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa (MPRR-SSA) , a European Union-funded initiative aimed at supporting migrants through safe returns and sustainable reintegration. The smooth coordination of the return was made possible through the collective efforts of several Ghanaian government agencies, including the Ghana Health Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Police Service, the National Disaster Management ...

  Senegal’s Ruling Pastef Party Secures Overwhelming Parliamentary Majority                                                           Picture Credit: RFI The ruling Pastef party in Senegal has secured a commanding majority in parliament, winning 130 out of 165 seats in the snap legislative elections, according to provisional results announced on Thursday. This sweeping victory grants newly elected President Bassirou Diomaye Faye the political mandate to advance an ambitious reform agenda, which includes combating corruption, revitalizing the fishing industry, and ensuring greater domestic benefits from the country’s natural resources. Amadou Ba, a Pastef representative, hailed the result as a resounding vote of confidence in the administration and a signal to Senegal’s international partners. “This majority underscores the legitimacy ...

  Russia Launches Hypersonic Missile at Dnipro Amid Escalation in Ukraine Conflict         Image credit :AP copyright: U.S.  NAVY In a dramatic escalation of the 33-month-long conflict in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that Moscow launched a hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The strike comes in response to what Putin described as the United States and United Kingdom enabling Kyiv to target Russian territory with advanced Western weaponry. Addressing the nation, Putin characterized the ongoing conflict as having “acquired elements of a global character” and announced that civilians would be given prior warnings in future strikes involving similar advanced weapons systems. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the missile attack, labeling it a “clear and severe escalation” and urging strong international condemnation. "Right now, there is no strong reaction from the world,” Ze...