Migration Pulse

  Fire is the composition of heat, fuel, and oxygen in their rightful proportions. Heat refers to anything hot, fuel refers to anything solid, liquid, or gas that can catch fire, whereas oxygen refers to the air we breathe in. According to the Ghana National FireService, fire can only occur when these three components mentioned above are in their rightful propositions. To know what kind of fire extinguisher to use during a fire outbreak, you should know the classes of fires. Below are the five classes of fires; Class A fires; are known as combustible solids. Anything solid that can catch fire. For example, houses, books, dresses, etc. Class B fires; are known as combustible liquids. Anything liquid that can catch fire. For example, diesel, petrol, kerosene,  Class C fires; are known as combustible gases. Anything gaseous that can catch fire, for example, liquified petroleum gas we use at home every day, methane, propane, etc. Class D fir...

 In a historic turn of events, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has emerged victorious in the Ghanaian general elections held on December 7, 2024. Led by presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama, the NDC secured a significant win against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), signaling a clear shift in the political landscape as Ghanaians expressed their desire for change. With results from all 275 constituencies tallied, the Electoral Commission announced that the NDC garnered approximately 55% of the total votes cast, compared to the NPP’s 42%. This victory marks Mahama’s return to the presidency after previously serving from 2012 to 2016, and it reflects a growing public discontent with the current administration’s handling of pressing economic issues. In a passionate victory speech delivered to a cheering crowd at the NDC headquarters in Accra, Mahama thanked the electorate for their support and emphasized the need for unity and healing. “This victory is not just for the...

As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, Ghana stands at a critical crossroads. With its rich biodiversity, vibrant ecosystems, and a population heavily reliant on agriculture, the nation faces unique challenges and opportunities in the fight against climate change. The urgency to act is palpable; the consequences of inaction could undermine decades of development and exacerbate existing inequalities.                                 Image by earth justice. Ghana’s climate vulnerability is evident. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events such as floods and droughts pose significant threats to food security, water resources, and public health. The agricultural sector, which employs over 40% of the workforce and contributes significantly to the national economy, is particularly susceptible. Farmers are already experiencing di...

  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 ...