The Agora Team

We are a team of passionate writers, storytellers, and creatives known as the Agora Team. Our mission is to share positive impact stories that inspire, inform, and uplift communities. Through our blog, we highlight individuals, organizations, and initiatives that are making a difference in various sectors such as education, health, environment, and social development. With a focus on positivity and change, we aim to spread hope and encourage others to take action towards a better world.

National Peace Council Meets Minority and Majority Leadership to Avert Parliamentary Disruptions

In anticipation of a potentially heated parliamentary session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the National Peace Council has convened an emergency meeting to ensure order is maintained. The gathering comes amid rising tensions following the Supreme Court’s decision to halt Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which had declared four parliamentary seats vacant. The Minority in Parliament…

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Ayariga: Supreme Court Shouldn’t Have Entertained Afenyo-Markin’s Ex Parte Application

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has expressed his surprise over the Supreme Court’s directive concerning the Speaker of Parliament’s ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant. In media interviews on Monday, October 21, 2024, Mr. Ayariga pointed out that the Supreme Court’s involvement, following an ex…

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ACEPA Urges Akufo-Addo, Bagbin, and Torkornoo to Resolve Parliamentary Impasse

The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for urgent consultations among the heads of Ghana’s three arms of government—President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo—to resolve the ongoing parliamentary deadlock over the majority caucus status. The impasse stems from the minority caucus’ continued claim of…

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Thousands of African Youth Leaders Convene in Uganda to Explore the Continent’s Nuclear Energy Potential

KAMPALA, UGANDA – Over 10,000 young leaders from across Africa gathered in Kampala and Jinja for the International Youth Festival 2024, a two-day event focused on addressing some of the continent’s most pressing challenges, including the exploration of Africa’s nuclear energy potential. The festival, themed “Empowering Global Youth,” brought together participants from diverse fields such…

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President Akufo-Addo Attends Commonwealth Meeting to Support Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey’s Bid for Secretary-General

On Saturday, October 19, 2024, President Nana Akufo-Addo departed from Accra to Samoa in the South Pacific to participate in the 27th Commonwealth Heads of State and Government Meeting. The event, scheduled from Monday, October 21, to Thursday, October 26, 2024, will bring together leaders from 56 Commonwealth nations to elect a new Secretary-General. Ghana’s…

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IMF Approves $341 Million Disbursement in Ethiopia’s Loan Program Review

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Ethiopia’s $3.4 billion lending program, clearing the way for the disbursement of $340.7 million. The decision, announced by the IMF on Friday, marks a significant step forward for the East African nation as it continues to navigate economic reforms and debt restructuring efforts. Ethiopia…

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T-bills Auction: Government Sees Marginal Oversubscription Amid Rising Interest Rates

The Ghanaian government recorded a marginal oversubscription in its latest treasury bills (T-bills) auction, but this came at the cost of rising interest rates across the board. According to auction results released by the Bank of Ghana, the government raised GH¢4.195 billion from the sale of short-term debt instruments, exceeding its target of GH¢4.035 billion….

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Guinness Ghana Breweries Declares GH¢0.022 Dividend Per Share for Shareholders

Guinness Ghana Breweries PLC (GGBL) has declared a final dividend of GH¢0.022 per share for its shareholders for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. This announcement is subject to approval at the company’s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). According to the company, shareholders who are listed in the books of GGBL by the close…

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Deloitte Ghana to Host Training on AI-Powered Data Analytics

Deloitte Ghana is set to hold a specialized training programme on AI-powered data analytics, aimed at equipping professionals with cutting-edge skills in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. The event is scheduled for October 22, 2024, and will focus on delivering essential insights and tools that professionals need to excel in data-driven roles. The training will…

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