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16 Feb

Bawumia Urges Queen Mothers To Help End Poverty, Hunger

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Bawumia Urges Queen Mothers To Help End Poverty, Hunger The Vice President, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia has admonished Queen Mothers to help fight poverty, hunger and promote good health. He said the Queen Mothers' role in the country's development is enormous and should not be downplayed. The Vice President gave the admonition during the 5th Enstoolment Anniversary Celebration of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom lll at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. He said Queen Mothers as agents of change will also contribute to the well-being of women and children. Dr. Bawumia bemoaned that although women form a huge percentage of Ghana's…

08 Sep

50 Million @ Risk Of Hunger’ In Southern Africa

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50 Million @ Risk Of Hunger’ In Southern Africa International institutions are warning of a growing food crisis in southern Africa, with up to 50 million people at risk. The UN’s World Food Programme says Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe are the worst affected countries. These were hit by a devastating drought in 2019 and have been ravaged this year by a locust infestation that has spread south across the continent. The region is also facing economic hardship stemming from the restrictions imposed to contain coronavirus. Agencies have increased the procurement of food in an effort to prevent a humanitarian…