Introduction In the lexicon of International Relations and Diplomacy, one word that suffers a high frequency of wrong use is “CONSULAR.” It is common to hear phrases such as “Ghana CONSULAR in Saudi”, “Iranian Cultural CONSULAR in Ghana”, and “British CONSULAR in Accra.” With all humility, LITERARY DISCOURSE contends that these phrases and similar ones … Read more
Nairobi (AFP) – With a peace deal unravelling in South Sudan and jihadist attacks continuing in Somalia, US Secretary of State John Kerry met with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta in Nairobi on Monday. The two discussed regional security and terrorism before Kerry met with the foreign ministers of Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda … Read more
Sokoto (Nigeria) (AFP) – US Secretary of State John Kerry on Tuesday praised Nigeria for its recent gains against Boko Haram Islamists but did not endorse military claims that the group’s leader Abubakar Shekau has been wounded. Speaking at a press conference in the ancient northern city of Sokoto, Kerry congratulated Nigeria for reclaiming swathes … Read more
The Flag Staff House was the Seat of Government when Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was the President of the Republic of Ghana. Osagyefo, as we all know did wonders by championing the development of this country beyond the comprehension of many. Today, a young, competent, honourable, affable and visionary leader in the person of President, … Read more
The National Hajj Committee says it is working around the clock to get the repatriated female pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia back to the Arab state on Tuesday morning. Thirty-Nine (39) female pilgrims from Ghana were repatriated from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for various ‘offences’. Of the 39, nine are minors, while … Read more
A woman died yesterday at the Hajj Village after a fall in the bath house where she had gone to wash up. According to the Deputy Head of the Communications Bureau of the Pilgrims Affairs Office, Ghana (PAOG) Amin Lamptey, the woman had accompanied a pilgrim from Kumasi who fortunately was part of the passengers … Read more
Some thirty-nine female pilgrims from Ghana have been repatriated from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “The Pilgrims Affairs Office, Ghana (PAOG), regret to announce the repatriation of some 39 female pilgrims from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” a statement from the Pilgrims office said. According to the statement, those repatriated comprised of 9 minors and … Read more
Since Islam came into being, more than 1,400 years ago on the vastly desert land of Saudi Arabia, the religion has been growing in large numbers rubbing shoulders with Christianity in most parts of the world. Independent research bodies have indicated that Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world especially in Europe and … Read more
Iraq asked Saudi Arabia on Sunday to replace its ambassador in Baghdad, stressing that his presence in Iraq would hamper the development of bilateral ties, the official television reported. Ahmed Jamal, spokesman of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, told the state-run Iraqiya channel that Iraqi senior officials sent a request to Riyadh to take appropriate measure … Read more
Authorities processing prospective pilgrims at the Tamale Airport to Saudi Arabia, have scaled up efforts in ensuring that passengers adhere to strict directives of not transporting with them banned goods. It follows the seizure by Saudi Immigration authorities volumes of kola nuts and suspected bleaching creams and lotions from Ghanaian pilgrims who arrived in that … Read more
Kola nut, which Saudi Arabia authorities has warned Hajj pilgrims of carrying into the Kingdom this year, has been found in the luggage of some pilgrims during check-in procedure in Tamale. Information available to Joy News from the Madina Airport in Saudi Arabia also indicates that the immigration at that Airport has seized volumes of … Read more
The non-stop flight from the Tamale Airport to Medina in Saudi Arabia on August 19 is neither the airport’s maiden international flight, nor the first time Muslim pilgrims have been flown from the northern regional capital to the Arab country for the hajj, Mustapha Hamid, spokesperson for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer Nana Akufo-Addo, … Read more
By Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK August 19, 2016 The headline “Bishop Obinim whips teenage members for fornication” appeared on Ghanaweb on Thursday morning but did not read it as news on undesirable, false prophets and so called men of God such as Obinim and TB Joshua are of no interest to me until I saw … Read more
The first batch of 500 of Muslim Pilgrims from the three Northern Regions will today fly direct from the Tamale International Airport to Jedda, Saudi Arabia. In all about 1500 pilgrims are expected to fly from Tamale to the Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims who will be flown in three batches from today to Sunday will … Read more
Prospective Hajj pilgrims have been warned against carrying Kola nuts to Saudi Arabia during this year’s Hajj as they risk execution. A circular by the government of Saudi Arabia stated that pilgrims traveling to that country must do so without Kola nuts. Deputy Communications Director of the Ghana Hajj board, Mohammed Amin Lamptey, warned pilgrims … Read more
Taiye Selasi (born 2 November 1979) is a writer and photographer of Nigerian and Ghanaian origin. Early life and education Selasi was born in London, England, and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, the elder of twin daughters in a family of physicians. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a BA in American … Read more
Mahamudu Bawumia (born October 7, 1963) is an economist and banker. He was a Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana until his nomination as Vice Presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential candidate Nana Akufo-Addo in 2008. He also run as the vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party in Ghana’s 2012 … Read more
Ghanaian striker Sadat Bukari has signed for Cypriot First Division side Aris Limassol from Al-Shoulla. The Former Hearts of Lions forward has penned the deal with the Limassol based club for an undisclosed fee after a frustrating 2015/16 season with Al-Shoulla in Saudi Arabia. The 27-year was limited to only 10 games but managed to … Read more
The Ghana Football Association has received a letter of apology from Sulley Ali Muntari over his indefinite suspension from the senior national team, Black Stars. The Saudi Arabia-based apologized for actions at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil which led to his indefinite suspension from the senior national team. The midfielder was handed the … Read more
The public display by American rapper Kanye West of his financial difficulties has brought him an unexpected offer from Saudi King Salman’s youthful son and heir, Prince Mohammed: $10 million for the opportunity to spend one night with his wife , reality television star Kim Kardashian. Kanye West created a worldwide commotion in February, by … Read more