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US Ambassador visits development partners in Northern Regions
Ambassador Stephanie S. Sullivan, last week, paid a visit to development partners in Tamale, Yendi, Buipe, and Salaga, affirming the United States’ commitment to Peacebuilding and development in the Northern Region.
She held meetings with, Mr Shanui Alhassan Shaibu, the Northern Regional Minister and Chairman of the Regional Security Council, as well as representatives of the Northern Regional Peace Council and West African Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP).
The Ambassador met with traditional leaders including the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abukari II, Mion Lana Abdulai Mahamadu, Paramount Chief of Buipe, Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor II, and Paramount Chief of Salaga, Kpembewura Bangabe Ndefuso IV.
She congratulated the Northern Regional Peace Council and WANEP on their work and urged them to continue building community resilience, reinforcing social cohesion, and help individuals to reject extremism.
The Ambassador highlighted United States Agency for International Development (USAID) projects and pledged to support initiatives meant to equip traditional authorities and Regional Peace Councils with skills and knowledge to mediate conflicts in their jurisdictions.
Mrs Sullivan visited the Buipe Port in the Savannah Region where USAID’s West Africa Trade and Investment Hub is supporting businesses in the north to develop export partnerships to access international markets.
The Ambassador again visited a new Trauma and Emergency Ward at the Yendi Government Hospital being constructed by Mission:318, a private U.S. charitable organisation that has provided medical services and supplies to the Yendi community for more than 10 years.
“Americans’ deep connection with Ghanaians is not just about the strong and enduring partnership with the U.S. Government. Mission:318 models many of the values of the American people – sharing the fruits of our prosperity and helping others to help themselves,” she said.
Coinciding with the start of Women’s History Month, the Ambassador further met with six female alumni of U.S. exchange programmes, focused on peace and security, countering extremism, and empowering civil society.
By Spectator Reporter
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CSA working closely with X to restore President Mahama’s page
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has provided an update on President Mahama’s Twitter page hack.
According to them in a statement today, in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) received a report concerning the compromise of President John Dramani Mahama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama.
According to them, the account has been used to promote a cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”.
They revealed, “We understand the public concern this incident has generated and are actively addressing the situation. “
The Authority noted that they are working closely with X and other relevant stakeholders to
address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
The CSA will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
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Interior Minister Welcomes New Inspector General of Police
Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, welcomed the new Inspector General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohono to his office in Accra.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno visited the Hon. Minister to formally introduce himself to him.
Mr. Yohuno assured the Minister of his commitment to collaboration, aiming to make the Police Service one of the best in the region.
In response, Muntaka congratulated Mr. Yohuno on his new role and pledged his support for a successful tenure.
The Minister also tasked the IGP to improve professionalism in the Service.
