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Abraham Attah Presented With A

Key To Massachusetts Metro Area Pg. 26

First 'Shepherd To Shepherd Network of Clergy' Conference for USA Pg. 29

Nigerians Welcome First Lady Aisha Buhari In

Grand Style In Washington Pg. 7

Give in to Strength Pg. 11

Thoronka Law Firm Hosts Immigration Forum

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Frederick Singer Releases First Album, ‘Thank God For Life’ Pg. 25

The Ghanaian Veterans Association in the United States is an association of ex-service men with the aim of supporting each other.

On Saturday July 30 their members joined comrade Ekow Grant to mourn his late father who died in Ghana and was performing his final funeral rites in Woodbridge, Virginia.

The President of the Association Mr. Roland Azure introduced the leadership of the association which included Nana Obuabasa his vice and other members who had travelled from various states to join them. He emphased that they are affiliated to the parent association of Ghanaian Veterans Association in Ghana but they are duly registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia and with the US IRS, as a non-government, non-religious, voluntary association, the membership of which is restricted, and exclusively reserved for individuals, who have ever served with the Ghana Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and the erstwhile Border Guards of Ghana); and are currently residing in the Washington DC Metro Area, and its geographically adjourning states, ie West Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia. Consequently therefore no individual can become a member, unless the individual has ever served with the Ghana Armed Forces.

The group thereafter made a donation to Mr. Ekow Grant to support him as he mourned his late father the late Nana Assan Gyampafo II also an ex warrant officer in the Ghana army.

The Aims & Objectives of the association, inter alia, are:

(1) To identify, mobilize, and promote unity among all veterans who reside in the metro area, and bring all, under one umbrella, in order to gain one voice in the Ghanaian community.

(2) To foster among all military veterans the spirit of comradeship, and to maintain closer links, and relationship with the Ghanaian community associations, and other faith-based organizations, in order to meaningfully interact, and assist in community development

(3). To uphold, preserve, and perpetuate, the traditions and deeds, of the military profession, at all times, as once a soldier, always a soldier.

(4) To promote the interest, general welfare, empowerment of members of the brotherhood, and the community at large, by extending assistance, to explore opportunities, in Ghana and in the United States. General meetings are held monthly, whilst Conference Calls are made weekly, to maintain the presence and continuity of the brotherhood.

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South African Airways Celebrates First Anniversary Of Service From Washington, DC To Accra, Ghana

Special low fare of $939*(restrictions apply) round-trip to commemorate the only nonstop service between Washington D.C. and Accra

Fort Lauderdale, FL (August 4, 2016) –South African Airways (SAA),Africa’s most awarded airline, is celebrating the first year of its nonstop service from Washington, DC to Accra, Ghana.

The new route was launched on August 3, 2015 from Washington, DC - Dulles International Airport to Accra’sKotoka International Airport and continues to offer the only nonstop service between the two cities. SAA operates the flights fourdays per week with its flagship Airbus A340& A330 aircraft, featuring fully-flat 180° beds in Business Class and seats with industry-leading legroom in Economy Class. Convenient connections are also offered to Accra via Washington, DC-Dulles Airport from over 50 cities throughout the U.S. and Canada through SAA’s airline partners United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines and Virgin America.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the service, SAA is offering a special fare of $939.00* round-trip (restrictions apply) for travel from Washington, DC-Dulles to Accra for travel between August 11 and December 9, 2016. Tickets for this special fare must be purchased by August 15, 2016.

“SAA’s new route between Washington, DC and Accra, Ghana has proven to be very popular with travelers from the large Ghanaian communities in the metropolitan Washington, DC and Baltimore area, and has served to deepen trade and investment for many corporations doing business on the African continent,” said Todd Neuman, executive vice president, the Americas for South African Airways. “We have received an overwhelming response from travelers over the past year to the new flights on this route and remain committed to strengthening Accra’s strategic position in the West African region by providing our affordable and legendary world-class service.”

In addition to the service to Accra, Ghana, SAA also offers nonstop flights between Washington, DC Dulles Airport and Dakar, Senegal, three days per week, which continue onto Johannesburg, South Africa.On-board, SAA provides an inflight experience designed for pure comfort for long-haul travel. Our customers enjoy fully-flat seats in Premium Business Class, spacious seating in Economy Class, gourmet cuisine and a selection of complimentary spirits and award-winning South African wines and generous checked baggage allowance. Also included

are individual audio / visual entertainment systems that deliver an extensive menu of first-run movies and music choices.

For reservations and information, customers should visit www.flysaa.com or contact South African Airways’ Reservations at 1-(800) 722-9675.

About South African Airways South African Airways (SAA), South Africa’s national flag carrier and the continent’s most awarded airline, serves over 75 destinations worldwide in partnership with SA Express, Airlink and its low cost carrier Mango. In North America, SAA operates daily nonstop flights from New York-JFK and direct flights from Washington D.C.-IAD (via Accra, Ghana and Dakar, Senegal) to Johannesburg. SAA has codes share agreements with United Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airways, which offer convenient connections from more than 30 cities to SAA’s flights. SAA is a Star Alliance member and the recipient of the Skytrax 4-Star rating for 14 consecutive years.

* Restrictions Fares include all government and airline imposed taxes and fees. The $935 fare is valid for round-trip travel from Washington D.C. – IAD to Accra, Ghana. Travel is permitted between 08/11/2016 and 12/09/2016. Minimum stay of one Sunday night is required. Tickets must be purchased within 72 hours of reservation being made. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights. Fares must be purchased by 08/15/2016. Cancellations before/after departure: fares and fuel surcharge (YR/YQ/Q) are non-refundable. Date change fee: $300 + any applicable fare difference. Baggage and optional service fees may apply. Reservations made 7 days or more prior to scheduled departure may be canceled without penalty up to 24 hours after the reservation is made.

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Veteran actor George Williams has died

One of the pioneers of the Ghanaian movie industry, the ‘Ultimate Paradise’ actor is known for his grandpa roles in movies.

George Williams taught at the Accra Film School for some time. He has been off the screens for some time now.

Apart from Ultimate Paradise series, he featured in wellknown productions like ‘Bloody Kids’, Mama, Dogo Yaro and a host of others.

Affectionately called Uncle George, George Williams was married with five children.

The British-trained actor was arguably an unrivaled authority in film-making.

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AGFUND Prize Funded Journey Of Hope Empowerment Program Presents Plastic Waste Bags To School Children In Ghana

The Recnowa Initiative an innovative not-for-profit initiative that rescues plastic and other material waste creating environmental havoc in Ghana and helps disadvantaged and vulnerable street youth succeed in life with careers in the recycling industry as part of its activities marking the end of its 12 month Journey of Hope Empowerment Program for street youth has donated backpacks made from plastic waste to school children from deprived communities in Sekyere Afram Plains. The Journey of Hope Empowerment Program which includes extensive mentoring life skills, entrepreneurship and transferring of technology in recycling of plastic waste into reusable products such as bags,furniture,home decor etc.

During the entire 12-month programme, the street youth were provided with housing, clothing, food, medical care and mentorship.

Having ended the project successfully which included the recycling of plastic waste into useful products,Recnowa Initiative has presented 100 backpacks made from plastic water sachets to some selected school children in the Sekyere Afram Plains District.

In all,100 hundred school children who are arguably disadvantaged in society and were selected from basic school class three to six of two schools received backpacks made from plastic water sachets.The bags are accompanied by well researched and beautifully presented educational materials that give the children access to educational games and activities related to environmental protection,hygiene and community building.

Recnowa’s Initiative objectives of this project are to emphasize the importance of education while promoting recycling and reusing plastic waste.Additionally, ensuring a sustainable environment is a major part of any country’s growth,so recycling and responsible waste management is essential.

Speaking at the presentation ceremony the Founder/President of Recnowa Initiative Mr Kwaku Kyei urged the school pupils to use the bag as a point of positive change towards taking keen interest in goods that were produced by local people since that was the only way to improve on the socio-economic conditions of Ghanaians.

He also urged the children to take their studies serious if they wanted to occupy very important position not only in their communities but life in general.

A class five pupil of Dagomba Primary School, Afua Serwaa, who spoke on behalf her mates thanked Recnowa Initiative for the key development role it is playing towards creating an enabling society for all.

Beneficiaries proudly displaying their plastic waste backpacks

An Assistant Headmistress of the Dagomba Primary School Mrs Ellen Ansah, disclosed that the bag would go a long way to motivate their children to learn hard since most of them come to school without bags.

He raised serious concerns over the irresponsible attitude of some parents in the area and took the opportunity and urged parents not to shirk responsibilities.

The Assistant headmistress appealed to Recnowa Initiative to come back to rescue the school with their innovative plastic waste microflush toilets built with plastic bottles to provide decent toilet facility for the school children who do not have access to a proper place of convenience.

School Girl With Plastic Waste BackpackSchool girl walking home with her donated plastic sachet school bag.

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Nigerians Welcome First Lady Aisha Buhari In Grand Style In Washington

Nigerians in the Diaspora on Wednesday August 4th cheered the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha, as she arrived the Dulles International Airport in Washington DC, United States.

On arrival she was received by the Nigerian Embassy envoy, some Nigerian state governors’ wives, the Zumunta Association, USA chapter, and Nigerians in diaspora.

Aisha is on a ten-day visit where she will attend a number of special events including the 25th Anniversary celebration of Zumunta Association USA Inc; the United States Institute of Peace in collaboration with Voice of America media organization and the bilateral meetings at the George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

According to the Nigerian Embassy in Washington DC, Mrs Buhari arrived on a British Airways flight from London.

Aisha Muhammadu Buhari is the wife of Muhammadu Buhari, the President of Nigeria, who assumed office on May 29, 2015 after defeating the then-incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan. She is a cosmetologist, beauty therapist and author

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University(ABU), and a master's degree in International Affairs and Strategic Studies from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna.She is currently undertaking a Counselling Course on Co-Dependency in the United Kingdom. She obtained a Diploma in Beauty Therapy from the Carlton Institute of Beauty Therapy, Windsor, United Kingdom and specialized in Permanent Make-up, Mesotherapy and Miocro-dermabrasion.

She holds a post-graduate diploma in cosmetology and beauty from Academy Esthetique Beauty Institute of France.She is a member of the United Kingdom Vocational Training and Charitable Trust and the International Health and Beauty Council Source: http://www.onlinenigeria.com/

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Somalia’s First Female Presidential Candidate

Fadumo Dayib is the first woman to run for president of Somalia. And she has some pretty high expectations of what she would like to achieve if she’s elected president of a country that’s faced over two decades of instability.

Her nickname Deeqo means “sufficient” and was given to her because she was the first child in the family to survive. There were eleven kids born before, all of whom died of preventable diseases. This identity—the 12th child—is at the root of her motivation to serve humanity by devoting her career to the health and, now, running for office.

Dayib was born in Thika, Kenya where her mother migrated after losing her kids. They were deported back to Somalia in 1989. When the civil war started in Somalia in 1990 Dayib fled to Finland with her sibling as unaccompanied minors. Here she spent 26 years as a refugee but always with her Somali roots in mind.

Living in Finland, she says, has given her many privileges that she wouldn’t likely have had in her own country. She wasn’t fully literate until age 14. Since then, Dayib has received several degrees in international public health, including one from Harvard University. Currently she is a doctoral candidate at the University of Helsinki.

Somalia is still very male-dominated, so when Dayib announced her bid for president, many people had a hard time believing it. Contrary to expectations, Dayib believes that as president, she will be the one to put an end to the Al-Shabab rebellion.

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Thoronka Law Firm Hosts Immigration Forum

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As part of their Commmunity Engagement initiatives the Thoronka Law Office organized an immigration forum at the Woodbridge campus of the Northnern Virginia Community College to help educate the community on immigration issues, citizenship rights and address issues confronting immigrants in the United States.

The panelist who were drawn from various sectors gave thorough insights into issues of concern to the community.

One isssue they all touched on was the need for the Immigrant Community to foster a common front and build one voice to be able to address their concerns. A Senator Tim Kaines Office representative spoke about the services available to constituents and how they could connect with their senator.

The panelists included Daniel Koroma -Community outreach manager , Office of Community Partnerships Montgomery County: Gaston Araoz-Riveros Regional Directoror, Senator Tim Kaines Manassas Office, Delegate Vivian Watts of Virginia’s 39th District of Virginia, USCIS Community Relations Officer, Mrs. Gloria WilliamsBrevard and Sussana Volpe-Managing Attorney, AYUDA Washington DC Immigration Office. Professor Sesay of the Thoronka Law Offices was the moderator of the event which was attended by mostly immigrants from various nationalities.

The Thoronka Law Office office specializes in the general practice of the law, with emphasis in Immigration Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Wills and Trust. Their Lawyers provide a range of services including counselling and mediation for our clients. Their goal is a long standing commitment to their clients and an unparalleled dedication to the perception of their success.

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The Panelists ; Daniel Koroma -Community Outreach Manager , Office of Community Partnerships -Montgomery County;USCIS Community Relations Officer, Mrs. Gloria Williams-Brevard Sussana Volpe-Managing Attorney, AYUDA Washington DC Immigration Office, Gaston Araoz-Riveros; Regional Director-Senator Tim Kaine’s Manassas Office, Delegate Vivian Watts of Virginia’s 39th District

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Favor House Ministries Hosts Daughter of Glorious Jesus

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Alexandria based Favor House Ministries hosted the “Daughters of Glorious Jesus” one of the most acclaimed Ghanaian Gospel Music Groups from Ghana in a musical concert on Sunday July 24, 2016.

The award winning gospel trio comprise of Cynthia Appiadu, Edna Sarpong, and their friend Monica Owusu Ansah. Their numerous albums and hit songs have made them a household name in Ghana and they have ministered at various church crusades and conventions all over the world.

In the course of their ministration Cynthia Appiadu the leader of the group expressed her appreciation to Rev. Lord Asante Boadu of Calvary Life Ministries in Maryland for hosting them on their current visit and supporting all their activities on their tour.

The Faith Family Choir and Rev. Emmanuel Nickson of True Way Multimedia Concept performed various selections to entertain the guests before the Daughters of Glorious Jesus took the stage and performed some of their hit songs.

Rev. Kwame Nti and his wife Mrs. Anna Mensah-Nti hosted the gospel concert at the Auditorium of Favor House Ministries a thriving Ministry in Alexandria, Virginia.

Some of their hit songs of the “Daughters of Glorious Jesus include “Bebree, Okasa preko, Mebo wo din daa, Edin no, Asomdwoe hene, Tumi wo mu, Fata ayeyie, Ewurade, Yesu, woye m'ade nyinaa, Aseda ben, Yeyi waye, Fa wasem to Awurade anim, Momma yenben Awurade, Odomfo, Onakwafo Nyame, Ahinta Bea, Wo Ntaban.

Rev. Joseph Kwame Nti-Host

Rev. Emmanuel Nickson and Group

Mrs. Anna Mensah-Nti, Kwame Boakye Daquah, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Rev. Lord Asante Boadu and the host, Rev. Kwame Nti

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Give In to Strength

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Dr. Miriam C. Gyimah

he choices we generally have to make in life are simple. Our choice is to do or not to do.

However, we are beset with so many petty and unnecessary behaviors and characteristics that the very simple and wise choices we ought to make are often the ones that we fail to make. We consciously make a left turn, when a situation actually calls for a right turn. Then we find ourselves in hot and undesirable spots. We regress instead of progress. We have the power in our hands to make the right choice, but forego that choice too often and choose a path that is not beneficial but harmful. It will be wise for us to pause and, guided by the word of God, choose the right path. We should progress, not regress.

There are basic characteristic weaknesses that hinder us from advancing on various levels. They present themselves in impatience, anger, lying, gossiping, cheating, backbiting, insulting, swindling, wastefulness, stealing, jealousy, argumentativeness, selfishness, greediness, slothfulness and so on. We can become easily entangled in these characteristics as if they are webs. But these are webs that could very well be averted, because they are quite visible to the eye. Yet, we walk into these webs then when caught in them, we find that we are awkwardly and desperately attempting to free ourselves from their unpleasant, yet very real attachment to us.

Instead of allowing such mannerisms to hinder us, let us rather vow to set ourselves apart from these behavioral downfalls. Let us choose that our names will not be referenced as a source of lies and gossip. Let us choose that we will not be remotely associated with speaking hypocritically. Let us choose that we will not be labeled as lazy, incompetent, weak or untrustworthy.

Let us choose that in future instances, we will project strength and integrity. Let us choose to abide in God’s will. That though it can be very easy, we will not allow ourselves to become victims of our weaknesses.

Let us consciously acknowledge these issues in our beings and choose to let our better selves prevail. We shall rather give in to strength and not to weakness.

Scenario #1 You work in an environment with various people and personalities. The office is not only a place where current events and entertainment news are discussed, but it is also a space where employees gossip about each other, mixing up truth, lies and rumors. You are a part of this environment and someone comes to you with a negative report about another co-worker. What do you do? Do you listen and join in with your own input and

even make inquiries regarding the dirt being dished, desiring to be well fed with this new gossip? Today, I will say to my sister or brother to give in to strength.

Don’t see this as an opportunity to have your hearing and curiosity satisfied with hot and juicy gossip.

Rather, shut the itching ear and rest the gossiping tongue. It is easy for us all to walk into the trap of gossiping and even backbiting, especially if we think the person deserves it. But we can do better. We can turn off our hearing to the gossip and instead of engaging in it, abstain from it with a deafening silence.

I know a woman who when someone comes to her with gossip about another, would say to the gossiper, “let me go and ask her (the victim of the gossip) if it is true and can I tell her that you are the one who told me this?” What typically happens here is that the gossiper would refuse to be referenced or even associated with the gossip. When this happens, then this lady would say, “then don’t come to me with any such information again.” And of course, that person never returns to her with any more innuendo. This woman could have easily fallen victim to gossip by satisfying her itching ears and enjoyed the pleasures of privately gossiping about another, but she chooses to give in to strength. That is strength of character. She chooses not to become entangled in a web of confusion and lies. Can we all do that?

Scenario #2 A couple is highly involved in their church with their services and financial giving. The entire church knows them well and acknowledges that they are good Christians. However, during one fundraising event in their church, they pledged to sell a property and give all its proceeds to the church. But when they sold it and realized that the property yielded more money than they had anticipated parting with, they conspired to keep a part of the proceeds and give only a portion to the church. As it would turn out, when they came to offer the sum to the church, the pastor asked them if the amount they were offering was the full proceeds from the sale of the property. United in their lie, they insisted that their offering was the full amount. There and then, the couple fell dead, for they had lied not simply to the pastor, but they had lied to the Holy Spirit of God. Here, this couple allowed themselves to be victims of covetousness, greediness, swindling, thievery and a lying tongue. Had the couple known that they would have gotten sick or even die by lying and keeping part of the money, I am sure they would not have made that poor decision. But the fact is that choosing to do the right thing shouldn’t be based on what you think people might know or find out, but it should be based on what you know to be the better thing to do. This couple, Ananias and Sapphira (as accounted in Acts 5), chose to lust after money instead of honoring their vows.

What basic commandments do we fail to observe? Does it have to do with tithing, offering, paying our vows to God? Sometimes in the midst of hardships, we make vows to God and when God answers our prayers, we seem to compromise our word. We try to play with God as if He has forgotten that we made a vow to Him or as if God doesn’t need us to honor that vow. We vow, “Lord, if you open the door for me to get a job, I will do this and that….” If

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you make a way for me to come to the United States or England and change my life’s course, I will do this and that for you…”

“If you hear my prayers, have mercy on me and grant my desire to bear a child of my own, I will do this and that….” In our need and desperation, we make such vows and promises and when we get what we need, then we pretend to have spiritual amnesia or simply brush off our vows. Unlike the couple above who not only broke their vow but also lied, let’s give in to strength. Let us do what we have promised to do. Honoring our vows might be more challenging than lying and withholding from God, but it shows the strength of our character; it shows integrity and moreover, it will be a further blessing unto us.

Besides, can we afford to handle the repercussions of breaking a vow to God? We suffer such repercussions all the time, but because we are not spiritually engaged, or because we have brushed off our infraction as nothing at all, we are clueless about the source of some hardships we face.

Scenario #3 Lastly, let us consider the situation of Jesus and the disciples on the eve of His crucifixion. When Jesus went into the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, He took along with Him His three most trusted disciples, Peter, James and John. “He said to them, ‘my soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me’…and He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed…” He was trusting them to support Him in His hour of need. He needed them to pray, for He knew the tremendous course ahead of Him as well as them. Yet, each time He returned from prayer, He saw that they had fallen asleep. When He found them asleep, He said to Peter, “so you men could not keep watch with Me for an hour? Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matt. 26:38-41).

When you read the events surrounding the crucifixion of Christ, you can plainly see how the disciples deserted Jesus although they had sworn to Him that they would be with Him even unto death. Did they intentionally lie? Probably not, because they felt and believed that they loved Him so much so that they would support Him in spite of what may come. Would you have been able to honor your word to Christ even as Peter, James, and John could not? The Lord Jesus Himself knew that the men were genuine with their intentions when He told them “keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” The lesson here is not that the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak as we all are guilty of quoting this scripture and using it as an excuse. Rather, the lesson here is that we should be careful to keep watching and praying that we may not enter into temptation.

While we can never be perfect, we can do better with the help of God if we are indeed careful to watch and pray so that we do not fall into temptation. If we are conscious and desirous of watching and praying, then we would be careful not to fall into a gossiping or lying habit. If we are careful to watch and pray, then we will even be fearful to make a vow to God and then turn around and break it after God has graciously answered our prayers. Finally, if we are careful to watch and pray, then we will be faithful to God in the area of ministry that He has called us into, instead of falling asleep on the job or simply quitting the work He has entrusted to us, because it became challenging. If we are able to do these things, then we are giving in to strength and our Father above could only be proud of us as He was of His servants Job, Abraham and Moses. Can we give into strength?

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Prophet Selling The Blood Of Jesus For A Hefty Price

By Victor Ochieng

If you thought the crazy things done by pastors and self-professed men of God were over, you’re in for more surprises. After news went round that a pastor was making congregants carry him on their backs while he’s preaching, another one is now selling the “blood of Jesus.”

The congregant said it doesn’t matter what people would say, pointing out that as ECG fraternity, they understand the power of the blood in addressing problems and that “people are on the move to drag our fathers name into disrepute but God elevated him.”

“The blood of Jesus is being sold at our worship center. The smallest bottles 500ml are costs R20 000 and the 750ml bottle costs R30 000. We don’t care about Blood of Jesus provides salvation and healing the price but the results, as we are speaking the Blood and, as Christians have always believed, all of Jesus has resurrected five people and healed hunyou got to do to benefit from that blood is pray dreds since launch,” added the congregant. and keep doing good.

However, according to Prophet Shepherd ‘Major 1’ Bushiri, founder and leader of ECG ministries, you no longer have to do all that.

He already has blood of Jesus in bottles for you. While Jesus provides healing and salvation freely, Bushiri doesn’t give the blood for free; you have to shell out some cash based on the amount of blood you need.

Efforts to have ECG spokesperson comment on the new development went futile because, according to reports, he’s having a holiday in Mauritius.

Later on, prophet Bushiri commented on the blood of Jesus story, denying it, saying it’s a fabrication by blogs to escalate their traffic.

“I never used to understand these things myself until lately when I discovered that most of the stories about Reports indicate that the blood is packed in me are fabricated by unknown blog and news website 500ml and 750ml bottles. owners because anything with my name attached is usually shared a lot by people and everyone wants to One loyal member of ECG ministries reported- read about it,” he said. ly said the blood heals and provides solutions for problems.

“We have been using anointing oil which is called ‘The Lion of Judah’ before and we have Source been using anointed mantles, bracelets and DVDs but this time the power is released.

Major 1 introduced ‘The Blood of Jesus’ which is the real blood of Jesus which was extracted at Calvary when the Son of God was crucified.”

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According to the self-acclaimed man of God, Mary Bushiri who is also a prophetess has been impregnated by the Holy Ghost and sooner than later. The world will see the Rebirth of second Jesus by the name of “Major Jesus”.

“God spoke to me that my wife shall deliver the second Jesus. So I stayed away from her and counted on God to send the Holy Spirit to put the baby in her womb. My God is the only God of miracles and it has been done.” Said the prophet .

A medical report we have seen has confirmed that Bushiri’s Wife is really pregnancy but the world is yet to see the birth of Major Jesus the second through Shepherd and Mary.

“For those who are doubting , wait for the birth of Major Jesus , you will believe this when doctors carry DNA test and see that Major Jesus the second will have the same genes as those of Jesus Christ”, concluded Shepherd Bushiri.

The Prophet further reminded doubting that,it is on record that some months ago, angels appear during one of ECG church services and in the same way, God has done it again to their family.

Reports have shown that Bushiri hasn’t been with his wife for a long time and he was just waiting upon the Lord to fulfill and revelation he got.

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Maranatha Prayer Conference Hosts 6th Annual Conference in the US ence.

About Maranatha Prayer Conference

Source: www.maranathaprayerconference.org Maranatha was birthed by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to provide a prayer forum and platform to meet the needs of many who are unable to attend local churches due to various reasons beyond their control. Realizing the need for the assembly of the saints, it has been an answer to our faithful community of prayer warriors who pray out of the convenience of their homes, work place and anywhere else in a congregation over the air waves through telephone technology. As Papa Morris declares, “All truths are parallel”. What is happening here on earth with technology is as a result of the truth and parallel events pre-ordained in Heaven. Modern technology is a reflection of the Father’s mind and is a only manifestation of the agreement and covenants made in Heaven. Maranatha is therefore humbled and eager to be part of the divine order of our modern world.

The testimonies of what the Lord is doing through this ministry are enormous and only reflective of the awesomeness of our God. The infirmed are being restored, the sick healed, afflicted released, oppressed freed and they that are in bondage are receiving their liberty.

(L-R) Rev. Dr. Jones Boateng (Deliverance Outreach Ministries, UK / Guest Preacher); Dr. Samuell Addy (Maranatha Prayer Conference / Host); Rev. Owusu Agyemang (Holy Ghost Revival Church, Amsterdam); Rev. Samuel Sarpong (Living Word Outreach Ministries)

Chantilly, Virginia June 25-28, 2015

By Frederick Nnoma-Addison

Maranatha Prayer Conference (MPC) http://www.maranathaprayerconference.org has concluded its sixth annual international conference at the Marriott Hotel Chantily, Virginia, United States. Prominent U.K. – based, African-born minister Rev. Dr. Jones Boateng was the guest speaker for the conference which focused on Deliverance and Altars, and Dr. Samuell Addy was the conference host. Dr. Boateng was the main speaker for last year’s conference held in McClean, Virginia.

Speaking to a group of mostly African-born Christian believers from across the United States and Canada, Rev. Boateng taught about the negative implications of evil covenants, traditional practices, animal sacrifices, rites and rituals, customs and festivals, on individuals, communities, and nations. Using scriptures to back his teaching, he explained that much of Africa’s development challenges, and challenges encountered by individuals are a result of covenants and spiritual agreements made with spirits resident in shrines, amulets, water bodies and trees.

Making references to common practices in many African cultures where parents consult shrines and false prophets in times of crisis, he explained that those consultations only provided short term fixes in exchange for long term payback. Basing his teachings on the primary reason for which God created mankind:

“Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” Genesis 1:28

He taught that trends like poverty, non-productivity, setbacks, evil cycles, evil dreams, disappointments, failures, bareness, strife, wars, and retrogression seen especially in African communities and nations are contradictory to God’s word, and therefore a form of bondage.

“Deliverance is to release oneself from captivity – any form of captivity, and fulfill God’s ordained destiny in totality. The only one who can bring deliverance is Jesus Christ, not a pastor prophet or witchdoctor, and with God nothing is impossible” He said

Rev. Boateng believes there is a place for culture but warned that culture and cultural practices that engages spirits other than the Spirit of the One True God is unbiblical and consequently counterproductive to human progress and development. He added that those who criticize deliverance especially in the church do so naively because they assume that ungodly covenants are automatically broken after one becomes a believer.

Rev. Dr. Boateng is the Senior Pastor of Deliverance Outreach Ministries in the United Kingdom http://www.domlive.org/. He is an authority on deliverance, a frequent speaker at international conferences, the author of over 60 books on altars, witchcraft, and deliverance, and a regular host on several television networks in the United Kingdom. Dr. Samuell Addy of Maranatha Prayer Conference hosted the confer-

We give glory to the Lord for what He’s doing in our midst and we invite you to be a part of this great conference. We strive to grow each day through prayer and the study of the word and to be flexible and attentive to the voice and leadings of the Holy Spirit.

Join us on our prayer line +1 218-548-0938 Pin 7000# Social Media: http://www.facebook.com/maranathaprayerconference.com

About Dr. Samuell Addy

Dr. Samuell Addy holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from Howard University in Washington, DC and is a member of the Rho-Chi Honor society for excellence in academic merits. He migrated to the United States from Ghana in 1986.

In January 2013 he was ordained as a Minister by the Morris Cerrullo World Evangelism Ministry in San Diego, California after decades of Christian ministry and leadership in Christ Ambassadors Youth Ministry, Faith Assemblies Church, Faith & Victory Christian Church, and Gateway International Christian Church.

A terrible 1996 automobile accident that kept him in wheelchair for months and destroyed his finances consequently brought him closer to God and redirected his path to do the will of his father.

As founder of Alight My Fire Ministries and the Maranatha Prayer Conference, his international ministry now frequently takes him to Australia, Europe and Africa where he organizes crusades for deliverance and healing. Dr. Addy is a counselor, teacher, and deliverance minister.

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Silverain Just Continues To Make Great Strides And Open The Way For African Cinema

THE BIG HEADED BOY - PORTUGAL /ANIMATIONTHE PERCULIAR CASE OF THE SPIDER - GHANA/ANIMATIONTHE MIGRANT -BRAZIL /ANIMATIONIMAGINE - ANIMATION BORN FROM BARN - INDIA /FICTIONSHAUKEEN KAMINAY - INDIA /FICTIONSPropagandi - ChinaMe a Belgian, my mother a Ghanaian -

Juliet ASANTE: An international filmFestival opens up in Ghana finally! The black star international film festival will take place every year and will bring the world to Ghana!

This year alone, over 3300 films were submitted and it was shortlisted to 40! But there is a film from every continent and they will be screening during the festival! According to the executive Director, Juliet Asante, the festival is doing all it can to ensure that almost all the filmmakers in the selected films travel to Ghana during the festival. Films are a source or national pride and identify, a cultural diplomacy tool, creates jobs and attracts investments. It is hoped that Ghana will take advantage of this opportunity. In sister country, Nigeria, film is the second largest employer after agriculture and contributes over 9billion dollars to GDP annually! South Africa has also made great strides in passing friendly policies that attract a lot of co-productions, how can Ghana learn from other African countries. Interestingly, the industry in Ghana is picking up fast! The opening film for the festival for instance, is a Ghanian film, set in the north and in the local language. NakomHas been featured in the New York Times and is the first Ghanaian filmTo screen at the Berlinale, the second largest film festival In the world. GidiBlues from Nigeria also beat the competition to win the coveted spot is closing film. The festival dates are August. 25-28. It will be 4 days of film, parties, panels, drive in cinema, dinners, music concert, etcThe theme for this year's festival is 'shaping the mind of a generation' Juliet's own background as a filmmaker and business woman has brought a lot to the table! Her indepth understanding has therefore immediately set the festival apart from the competition around the continent. The festival is focused on the business of film and looks at helping to close industry gaps around the continent. According to Juliet, her understanding of what the filmmaker is looking for, which is distribution and film financing has informed the focus of the festival. These are also the main gaps in the industry. One can therefore expect to see top level distributors at the festival. An example is Linda Nelson from IndieRights, a highly my sort after film distribution expert from Los Angeles. DIFFA, one of the largest distributors in Africa, based in France will also be represented. So will theatrical Distribitors from Nigeria, FilmHouse and FilmOne distribution. The festival is also exploring financing opportunities for filmmakers with a number of financial institutions. The opening event that takes off on August 25th will be splattered with industry players, film enthusiasts, stars, Governementand respected leaders and individuals. To ensure that the youth is adequately represented, entry is free for all under the age of 20. below is the list of films shortlisted 2016 black star international film festival in August. 3 days of incredible films! Full list of the Black Star International film festival Official Selection for 2016 GIDI BLUES - NIGERIA/ FICTIONGOLD COAST - GHANA/DENMARK/FICTIONDAGGERS OF LIFE - GHANA/FICTIONDAZZLING MIRAGE NIGERIA/FICTIONTRAIN STATION - WORLD CINEMA/FICTIONNAKOM GHANA /FICTIONAYANDA SOUTH - AFRICA /FICTIONMISSING GOD - NIGERIA/FICTIONB’ELLA - MALAWI/FICTIONVIP - GHANA /DOCUMENTARYJOURNEY TO JOYCE - ZAMBIA/GERMANY - DOCUMENTARYDON’T FLUSH YOUR FREEDOM - ROME/DOCUMENTARYFLYING STARS - SIERRA LEONE /DOCUMENTARYMAKOKO - NIGERIA/DOCUMENTARYHEROES WITHOUT CAPES UGANDAACTING AUDITION IRAN - DOCUMENTARYMILES TO GO BEFORE I SLEEP - CONGO/FRANCEDOCUMENTARYTHE TRUE STORY OF VINCENT LEGRAND - U.K. /DOCUMENTARYTHE RIDDLE - MORROCOITERUM - NIGERIA /FICTIONTHREE WORDS - CZECH REPUBLIC /FICTIONFAMILY - NIGERIA /FICTIONA JOURNEY WITH STRANGE FRIENDS - GREECE/FICTIONCAN I SPEAK -TANZANIA /FICTIONI LOVE YOU DADDY - BULGARIA /FICTIONSECOND LOVE - KHAZARSTANSHOOTING STAR - BULGARIA/FICTIONTHREE MINUTES WARNING - U.K.THE PURPLE HOUSE -TUNISIA /FICTIONSMELL OF BREAD - U.A.E /FICTIONDANCE WITH ME- IRAN /FICTIONLOVE - TANZANIASVAL & BARD (10 RULES TO SURVIVE IN THE ARTIC)- ITALY /ANIMATION-

SilveRain just continues to make great strides and open the way for African cinema! The movie has risen to a 4.5 star on Amazon Prime SilveRain is now available on Vimeo in 120 countries at: www.vimeo.com/ondemand/silverain You can find it in the UK, Canada, US and Australia on Google Play at: https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/SilveRain?id=fgZJ1eH5J0g It is also available on Amazon in the UK, Germany and Japan.The filmmakers will announce a release date for iTunes and Vudu shortly and the film will be available OnDmand on major cable networks like Time Warner and Comcast.

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US president's half-brother, Malik African Passport Launched, Idris Deby & Paul Kagame Get First Obama, 'voting for Trump Copies

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Kenya were attending the Democratic convention, taking place in Philadelphia.

The president, he said, had "made a big deal about his heritage... and now it's a complete blackout".

US President Barack Obama's half-brother, Malik Obama, says he will vote for Donald Trump because he "comes across as a straightforward guy".

Malik Obama, a Muslim with Kenyan and US citizenship, also told the BBC that the Republican presidential nominee's proposal for a temporary ban on Muslims entering the US was "common sense".

Mr Trump's plan - pitched as a security measure has been widely condemned.

Malik Obama has accused the president of turning his back on his family.

He told the BBC's Newsday programme it was "sort of disappointing, somewhat hypocritical" that no representatives of the Obama family from

Malik Obama, who said he was also voting for Mr Trump in order to shift his allegiance from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party.

The president's half-brother has reportedly lived in Washington since the mid-80s.

He is also an aspiring politician in Kenya, running for office in 2013, but failing in his bid to become governor of Siaya county.

Barack Obama was born in Hawaii to an American mother and a Kenyan father who left when he was two years old.

The president visited Kenya for the first time last year since his election in 2009.

Mr Trump, a billionaire property developer, is hoping to succeed him in November's election, where he will face Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Clinton.

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The African passport has finally been launched and the first two copies issued at the 27th African Union (AU) summit in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.

The outgoing Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Dr Dlamini-Zuma issued the first two copies to Chairperson of the AU and Chadian president, Idris Deby Itno and Rwandan president Paul Kagame.

According to Dr. Dlamini-Zuma, even though the initial plan was to issue the passports to Heads of State, Foreign affairs ministers and top diplomats, the AU had been overwhelmed by calls from many who want to share in the privilege of holding African passports.

She therefore appealed that nations should accept the challenge to issue the African passports to their respective nationals within their own processes.

Dlamini-Zuma in delivering her last address as AU Chairperson, spoke about the successes the Commission has chalked among others championing the rights of women, the launch of the African passport and championing youth involvement in the continent’s journey into the future.

She challenged the next commission to focus on achieving all indicators towards the Agenda 2063 dream that had been set. The AU is expected to choose a new Chairperson to run the affairs of the Commission for the next four years.

What Would A Hillary Clinton Win Mean For Africa? http://www.africanews.com/

Whoever is elected in November will determine America’s foreign policy generally and her approach to Africa specifically.

At the State Department Clinton spearheaded the Obama administration’s Africa policy, which revolved around trade and private investment, development, democracy building and peace and security cooperation.

More than a third of Africans are Muslim and the Pew Research centre put the number of African migrants in the US at 1.4 million in 2013.

Nigeria, whose population is half Muslim, has the largest number of emigrants at more than 228,000 while Egypt, which is the second most populous country on the continent and whose population is majority Muslim, has the third-highest number of emigrants, with 183,000.

While Trump’s proposals are likely to be challenged on legal, financial and practical grounds, his administration

would, at the very least, be hostile to immigration and roll back the Obama administration’s effort to give a reprieve to illegal immigrants with children born in the US who have no criminal record. Clinton would probably continue with the Obama reprieve Neither Trump nor Clinton are, however, likely to touch the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which gives goods from Sub-Saharan countries tariff-free access to US markets.

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Frederick Singer Releases First Album, ‘Thank God For Life’

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recover, but she survived.

Her album also includes the message that it’s never too late for people to do the things they wanted to do when they were younger, she said.

A few other artists appear on the album.

Patty Progecene, Johnson’s voice coach, sings the choruses in the songs “Saturday Night” and “Coming Back.” The Rev. Niyi Adams, a saxophonist Johnson met years ago through church, plays a jazz version of the song “Good.”

With the release of her album in July , Sandra Johnson hopes to draw people to God as she realizes a dream she has held for years.

Johnson, who wrote each song on the album, started creating her own songs in elementary school. “It’s been, like, a passion that I’ve had as a secret thing with me, and I’ve written so many songs,” she said.

The Frederick resident recalled writing a song in the fifth grade about her desk being clean. In the past, she would also write songs about her friends’ personalities. But she didn’t view her singing and songwriting as a talent or tell her parents about her musical drive. Her father, she said, would want her to pursue “something better” than a career in music.

Johnson, who consults as a project manager and business analyst, held onto music over the years, continuing to write and performing at churches and various events. But July 30 will mark a special debut, as Johnson pursues her passion for music and releases her first album, “Thank God For Life.”

Johnson, 38, goes by Sandy Jay as a musician. She described her music as inspirational. The album, which she started planning in December 2013, includes six songs with different music styles that reflect a range of influences from a diverse set of friends. The song that shares the album title has a techno feel, she said. “Coming Back” has a blues vibe, and “Saturday Night” mixes pop with a Caribbean beat.

While her songs include Christian messages and Biblical references, she hopes her music will be played in both religious and nonreligious settings. Johnson looks to gospel singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, describing her wide appeal and the deep messages found in her songs.

“I don’t want to impose my religion on people,” she said, adding that she’d “like every kind of person to be able to listen to my music.”

Johnson said she sees a lot of people outside the Christian church who she might reach through her music. She hopes that listeners of her songs who are non-religious, particularly youth who think the church is boring, will be drawn to her music and as a result learn about the lyrics and about her identity as a Christian.

“My goal is to be able to win souls for Christ,” she said.

Her songs cover a variety of topics. One of them, “Miracle,” is about her daughter, whose lungs collapsed when she was 1 year old. Johnson said she was told her daughter wouldn’t

Johnson’s decision to name the album “Thank God For Life” was based on her experience watching her mother deal with sickness. Her mother didn’t show a will to live, Johnson said. That response made Johnson think about appreciating life and the little things in it, and the idea that God delivers people from hardships.

“You don’t have to give up if something happens in your life,” she said. “That is not the end of life.”

After production costs are covered, Johnson said, part of the proceeds from the project will go to the Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center and Frederick Memorial Hospital, where Johnson’s mother received treatment for a stroke. After seeing a large amount of debt from her mother’s treatment, she plans for that money to be directed to stroke patients and their families, she said.

Johnson is seeking sponsorships from businesses to help cover the cost of the project.

She said she put more than $10,000 of her own money into creating the album. She plans to give something in return for each sponsorship, such as a performance at an event or copies of the album.

On July 30, Johnson held an album release party in Silver Spring for businesses, family, friends and members of the public to celebrate the project she has worked long and hard to complete.

Follow Lindsay Powers on Twitter: @linds_powers. and releases he

Source: http://www.fredericknewspost.com/

Twin Sisters Married Twin Brothers In Ghana August 2016

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On Saturday, July 23, 2016, twin sisters married twin brothers on the same day, wearing matching outfits. http://www.insideedition.com/

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Meet Nigerian Couple Whose Five Children (All Girls) Are Lawyers

On the 23rd of July, Ghanaian young actor Abraham Attah who is currently on location shooting in Atlanta, Georgia was honored for his excellence in art at the African Youth Excellence Awards. The event which took place in Worcester (Massachusetts) saw Abraham Attah picking up the honorary award for his achievements and was presented with a key to the city of Massachusetts by the Mayor Joseph M. Petty.

In a citation,the Mayor congratulated Abraham Attah on his achievements as a young actor. He stated in the citation

“Your award winning performance captivated world audiences; those profound strides serve as inspiration for young actors like you”. The African Youth Excellence Awards is an annual event which highlights the accomplishments of pursuers in the areas of art,education, information technology, entrepreneurship, innovation and humanitarianism. It’s objectives are to recognize and shine the light on young Africans pursuing excellence and also create and environment for networking.

Among the many honorees were Anas Aremyaw Anas, an investigative Journalist from Ghana. Abraham Attah is expected in Ghana in August after the final shoot of the Spiderman: Homecoming movie for his peace campaign dubbed the Abraham Attah Ghana Summit seeks to educate and create awareness on the need for peace before, during and after the December elections.

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Wanter Tor-Uja, daughter of Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Dr.Uja Tor- Uja has shared beautiful photos of her family on Facebook.

She wrote:

Tor & Berry met about 35 years ago, and they decided to dedicate their lives to God… for a while it seemed like God was just minding his business and ignoring them.

He gave them 5 children, 5 girls… and we all know Nigeria; they don’t think much of the girl child.

Anyway, fast forward a few years and God decided to shut everyone up!!!!!

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Liberia Opens New Chapter As 163rd Country To Join The World Trade Organization (WTO)

ABOUT EXCEL INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE EXCEL International Magazine is a high profile celebrity magazine, designed primarily to project Africa's events, people, places, culture, and tourism for global appreciation. The magazine is distributed in the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Liberia, etc. with over 50,000 print copies distributed worldwide. Website www.excelmagazineinternational.com

MONROVIA, Liberia - July 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Thursday, 14th July 2016 promises to be one of those unforgettable days in Liberia's history.

It is a day Liberia dusts off memories of the tragic civil wars and recent Ebola epidemic that ravaged the country and emerge as the 163rd country to join the World Trade Organization (WTO).

The WTO deals with the global rules of trade between nations and its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. Liberia's accession to WTO is expected to greatly benefit small businesses and consumers, improve economic growth, reduce trade barriers, lower the costs of imports, and improve private sector investment.

Liberians will also celebrate their independence day with Excel Magazine International and TeKay Designs in a special Washington DC fashion show with awards ceremony to benefit KDE Disability Africa

Foundation (a 501C3 non-profit organization based in Texas) on July 31, 2016. Excel Magazine, an international magazine of global repute and USA based TeKay Designs partnership is poised to project the country as the new fashion and tourism hub of Africa. This platform will be utilized to attract and woo investors from various business sectors to come and invest in Liberia.

The fact that both opportunities are coming at this time for a country labeled as 5th poorest in the world, underscores the fact that it is time for the country to take its rightful place in the committee of nations.

ABOUT TEKAY DESIGNS TeKay Designs is an award winning international fashion designer brand (founded by Liberian Designer Kimma Wreh in 1998) with operations in the USA and West Africa (Liberia, Ghana, Nigeria). Wreh was commissioned in June 2015 as Liberia's Fashion Ambassador representing Liberia's National Tailors, Textiles, Garments and Allied Workers Union in the USA. TeKay Designs has been featured in New York Fashion Week, Chicago Fashion Week, Houston Fashion Week, and the brand received the prestigious West Africa Women's Wear Designer of The Year 2016 award. Website: http://www.tk-designs.com

Contact Boniface Ihiasota ***@excelmagazineinternational.com

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It is indeed the time for Liberia. For Liberians, this is the chance to shine.

Morocco asks to rejoin African Union after 32 years

Morocco has formally announced its wish to rejoin the African Union, 32 years after leaving the organisation.

In a message to the AU summit in Rwanda, the Moroccan King Mohammed VI said the time had come for his country to retake its place within its institutional family.

Morocco left the AU in 1984, after the organisation recognised the independence of Western Sahara.

Moroccans describe Western Sahara as their country's "southern provinces".

For more than three decades, Morocco has refused to be part of the organisation.

In March, it threatened to pull its soldiers out of UN global peacekeeping missions because of the dispute.

Now, the Moroccan authorities seem to have concluded their absence hasn't helped them diplomatically over Western Sahara and many other issues, says the BBC's Africa Reporter James Copnall.

They sent a special envoy to lobby African leaders at their summit in the Rwandan capital Kigali this weekend.

The AU has said that it will continue pushing for the rights of the people of Western Sahara to hold a self-determination referendum.

Morocco is the only African country which is not an AU member.

1975-76: Morocco annexes two-thirds of Western Sahara after colonial power Spain withdraws.

1975-76: Polisario Front declares the Saharan Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with a government-in-exile in Algeria. Thousands of Sahrawi refugees flee to western Algeria to set up camps.

1984: Morocco leaves the Organisation of African Unity (which later became the African Union) in protest at the SADR's admission to the body.

1991: UN-monitored ceasefire begins in Western Sahara, but the territory's status remains undecided and ceasefire violations are reported. The following decade sees much wrangling over a proposed referendum on the future of the territory but the deadlock is not broken.

March 2016: Morocco threatens to pull its soldiers out of UN global peacekeeping missions in Western Sahara, after UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon uses the term "occupation" when referring to the territory.

May 2016: Long-time Polisario Front leader Mohamed Abdelaziz dies aged 68

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Threads By Dreads Foundation Scholarship Offer In Ghana

Christiana Afotey, owner and designer of the fashion brand Threads by Dreads has informed TheAfricanDream.net that the brand’s outreach arm; Threads by Dreads Foundation, is currently offering scholarship to high school scholars in Ghana.

Olivia A. Semaha Co-Founder of Angelic Love Home Care (ALHC), a family-run and independently owned Non-Medical Home Care agency in Framingham, Massachusetts, in the USA says her institution which has been providing basic assistive comprehensive services to patients in American homes is now seeking to branch out into her native country of Ghana.

“Angelic Love Home Care feel people in Ghana with varying ages that demand personal support at home, in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities will provide us with a great opportunity to go to work doing what we do best. It is also our intention to help create the needed awareness for such persons in their society as far as their need for special attention and fair treatment based on competence is concerned.

It is very important according to Olivia “that we are non-discriminatory and very selfless when caring for these persons. ALHC believes the provision of personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, running light errands and escorting clients to doctor’s visits or simple walks are a few of some of the important things that goes a long way to make life less complicated for clients and their families.”

Scholarship stipulations

In order for candidates to qualify for the Mrs. Fedelia Adokailey Mensah Scholarship Award they must be actively enrolled in a Ghanaian high school and must have no more than five occurrences of lateness or un-excused absences. Besides having an impressive attendance record candidates must maintain credit

Us Based Angelic Love Home Care Sets Eye On Ghana

We commend those in Ghana and other parts of Africa that are sticking to standards similar to the services we provide here at ALHC and are glad to say we are excited to join them in lifting these standards and helping society appreciate their needs. — Olivia A. Semaha

“This award will carry on part of my mother’s nurturing legacy — aide in community reinvestment — by giving local scholars an opportunity to further their education and contribute to building a brighter future for young adults in Ghana” according to Christiana Afotey.

Downloadable scholarship applications are available in this link http://media.wix.com/ugd/ed1d2c_174f0c64e0 c74b58b626510ec8ae449f.pdf The forms must be turned in no later than December 31, 2016. Winners of the first edition of the scholarship offer from the Foundation will be notified by March 2017.

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In a conversation with TheAfricanDream.net Olivia said one of her goals was to be able to offer ALHC’s services to clients in her native Ghana specifically to the elderly in need of Alzheimer’s, Multiple Sclerosis, and Dementia Care among others in related conditions.

In a conversation with TheAfricanDream.net Christiana Afotey said “each scholarship goes towards the winning candidate’s tuition costs for any University in Ghana” explaining that “the scholarship was established in memory of my late mother Mrs. Fedelia Adokailey Mensah.”

Ten qualified student candidates across respective high schools in Ghana will be awarded with the Mrs. Fedelia Adokailey Mensah Scholarship award. Each award would have a value of $250 US Dollars and will be awarded to the winning candidates in March 2017 during which they will be notified by a surprise visit to their classrooms.

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grades A and B throughout the calendar school year with a GPA of 3.0 or above.

As part of encouraging the spirit of volunteerism among students in Ghana the Foundation requires scholars to have a minimum of 40 hours on volunteer log. They must also have no prior outstanding tuition balances.

The US based fashion brand behind the scholarship Foundation imports their designs for sale worldwide from Ghana after they are made by a team of local artisans. The Threads by Dreads Foundation was established April 2016 with the mission to empower exemplary scholars into pioneering leaders of tomorrow.

For more information about the brand and Scholarship Foundation visit the website www.threadsbydreads.com or forward all correspondence to info@threadsbydreads.com Source: Oral Ofori / TheAfricanDream.net

As she recounts her inspiration for the founding of ALHC to TheAfricanDream.net Olivia said when her grandmother fell and broke her hip in Ghana and got hospitalized for a long time she saw the toll it had on the entire family especially her mother. There were times when she personally had to take time off personal activities to care for her grandmother.

“Those were some hard times on my family and even though they never complained about the situation I knew it was not easy for them. I had wished I could have helped more and it is on the premise of this burning desire to be of more help that ALHC was founded after discovering the homecare system when my family and I relocated to the US in 2009."

“I thought that it was amazing to receive available help (assistance) from qualified nursing assistants at a very affordable price. From that moment I knew right away that the homecare option will be perfect for our Ghanaian setting.”

“Having our ailing and aged parents and grandparents with us at our homes and knowing that there is available and affordable help when one has need for such provides the peace of mind that we all need. I have seen it work in the US and I want to be part of those helping Ghana to experience it through.”

The Ghana branch of ALHC officially started operations under the name Angelic Love Home Care Gh in June 2016. The parent company hopes to have branches in all fifty states across America by the year 2025, branch out into all 10 regions of Ghana by 2020 and make the homecare business more common and professional in Ghana and Africa.

Find out more about Angelic Love Home Care from their website angeliclovehomecare.com or directly email them using info@angeliclovehomecare.com Their US and Ghana phone numbers respectively are +1508-861-7186 and +233-243-802-470 Source: Oral Ofori / TheAfricanDream.net ==ends==

-Oral Ofori; Founder of TheAfricanDream LLC -- an Information and Communication Consultancy on African Affairs --->> goo.gl/jHbdDt +12027069881

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The Lorain Horizon Science Academy in Ohio is facing heat from the natural hair community after a copy of a letter to parents that included a ban on afro puffs and ‘small twisted braids’ was posted online.

The letter details changes to the dress code for the upcoming school year and includes the line:

The Shepherd To Shepherd Network of Clergy (SSNC) will from September 23-25, 2016 hold its first Pastors and Leaders Conference in Springfield, Virginia at the Residence Inn, Marriott Hotel on 6412 Backlick Road in USA.

Bishop Dr. Daniel M. Antwi Boasiako; Founder, president and general overseer of the Power of Faith International Ministries and founder of the SSNC tells TheAfricanDream.net that this first ever conference for clergies and religious administrators is being held under the theme “The Gathering Of The Shepherds 2016.”

“Our motto at SSNC is both ‘Unity and love’ and ‘Iron sharpens iron’. It is on this premise that our network of clergy was formed, based on the understanding of the fact that the work that is demanded of clergies sometimes creates unique pressures and problems that only fellow clergies can relate to…” — Bishop Antwi Boasiako.

Purpose of Shepherd To Shepherd Network of Clergy Conference

Bishop Antwi Boasiako goes on to tell TheAfricanDream.net that “this organization lets us members of the clergy and other branches of it find a voice and a place to go to for solace in times of hardship, for advice in times of confusion and for guidance in times of doubt and hardships."

The Bishop also said SSNC provides an arena where all clergies can go to give and receive strength to build their respective churches while nurturing their faith in the Lord.

Bishops, Pastors, Church administrators, persons and organizations from Christian religious

networks across the world from countries like Ghana, Nigeria, India, the UK, and from other parts of the world would be convening in the USA for this 3 day fellowship and networking event.

According to the Bishop the holding of this conference is a miracle that has taken a decade to happen, which is why he is personally happy about it.

Bishop Boasiako said “this conference will offer those who are committed to the call that the Lord has placed on their lives an opportunity to build and better the body of Christ. It is our desire through this conference to lead the people of faith through the most excellent, impacting, and effective pastoral ministry possible as we network with and uplift each other.”

The Bishop urged all to register for and find out all about the conference by visiting the Shepherd To Shepherd Network of Clergy official website at www.shepherd2shepherd.org and join the SSNC social networking site at shepherdtoshepherd.net in preparation to be part of the historic event.

Source: Oral Ofori / TheAfricanDream.net Photo courtesy SSNC

Afro-puffs and small twisted braids, with our without rubberbands, are NOT permitted.

It’s unclear what the administration means by small twisted braids, but if they are referring to box braids they are banning a protective style that black girls have worn for generations. Afropuffs are essentially the black version of the ponytail (when pulled back our hair puffs out instead of laying down), and yet the rules do not have a ban on ponytails for students of other ethnicities.

Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

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Fred and Mary got married but couldn't afford a honeymoon, so they went back to Fred's Mom and Dad's house for their first night together. In the morning, Johnny, Fred's little brother, got up and had his breakfast. As he is going out of the door to go to school, he asks his mom if Fred and Mary are up yet. She replies, 'No'. Johnny asks, 'Do you know what I think?' His mom replies, 'I don't want to hear what you think! Just go to school.' Johnny comes home for lunch and asks his mom, 'Are Fred and Mary up yet?' She replies, 'No.' Johnny says, 'Do you know what I think?' His mom replies, 'Never mind what you think! Eat your lunch and go back to school ' After school, Johnny comes home and asks again, 'Are Fred and Mary up yet?'

His mom says, 'No.' He asks, 'Do you know what I think?' His mom replies, 'Ok, now tell me what you think?' He says: 'Last night Fred came to my room for the Vaseline, and I think..I gave him my super glue. !!

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Angry Wife

An angry wife called her husband on phone: Wife: Hello, where the hell are u?

Husband: Honey, you remember that ... Jewelry shop where you saw that diamond necklace and you totally fell in love with it?

D wife relaxed wit a smile. ...

Wife: Yes, The King of my heart, I do remember.

Husband: And you remember I did not have money to buy it for you at that time and I told you"Honey, that necklace will be yours one day" The wife ...is totally relaxed with a big smile now and even blushing.

Wife: Yes I remember my love.

Husband: Good, I am in the beer Bar next to that shop. đ&#x;˜œđ&#x;˜„

The Plane

An illiterate woman boarded a plane from Enugu to Abuja.

She was booked for an economy class seat. Just after the plane took-off, the woman stood up and went to sit in the first class cabin. The flight attendant went to ask her to go back and sit in economy class because that's where her ticket allowed her to sit but she refused. She had paid and wanted the best seat.

The Flight attendant decided to inform the Co-pilot. The Co-pilot went and spoke with the lady but she still refused.

So, he decided to inform the Chief pilot.

The Chief pilot said, 'I am married to an illiterate, I'll go and talk to her.' The Chief pilot went and whispered some words to the woman's ear and she peacefully stood up and went to her economy class seat.

The Flight Attendant and Co-pilot surprised, asked the Chief pilot: 'Sir, what did you tell her?'

The Chief Pilot said; 'Easy Guys! I just told her that first class is not going to Abuja, only economy class is!'

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I feel sorry for my neighbour, As he unbuttoned his shirt this morning, a button fell off!

He picked his briefcase, the handle came off!

He wanted to open his house, the door-knob fell off!

He wanted to enter his car, the door handle came off in his hand!

Now he is afraid to urinate!

A man was selling his goat and another man agreed to buy it. The man was using his last money to buy the goat but as soon as he brought the money out to pay for the goat, the goat jumped and snatched the money from his hands and chewed all .Now the question is, who owns the goat ?

The buyer or the seller My friend Veronica from the USA told me, she is working on Aqua-thermal treatment of ceramics ....

I was impressed...

Until another friend explained that she washes dishes with hot water ... in a restaurant...!

Veronica paaaaa!!!

Kwahu man invited his friends for his mother's funeral.

After lowering the coffin, they put yam, rice, meat etc, into the grave.

His Hausa friend asked why. The Kwahu man smiled & said, "According to our tradition, the dead go on a long journey & need all the food items they can get".

The Hausa friend dropped GH.10,000 cedis inside and said, "When the food finish, buy more".

*A newly posted National Service Personnel went to class for His Fante friend also added GH.5,000 cedis the first time.He was going to teach Religious And Moral and said, add this in case it is not enough.

Studies*

An Ashanti man who was present at the funeral simply smiled, and said I will also give GH.5,000 cedis. He brought out his *John*:Sir, it is not me. cheque book and wrote a cheque of *Kwame*:Sir when I saw it,it was falling so me I quickly run GH.20,000 cedis, dropped it in the coffin and away. You can ask *Gyamfi* took the GH.15,000 cedis cash as change. *Confused Teacher*:ah what are you talking about..?? *Gyamfi* who pulled down the walls of Jericho...??

Then he said, "Eno Serwaa! withdraw when you reach Asamando! It is going to be a dan*Gyamfi*:sir I don't know...I swear. gerous journey, we don’t know how many *Shocked Teacher*: *Regina* can you help.??? robbers are out there and no one will be there *Regina*:Sir I was sick the whole of last week so I did not to save you so just manage the cheque" come to school so it is not me *Gloria*:Sir you mean the walls are down..??I am sad.

Damirifa Due ooooo!

*Teacher*:Class Stand...If you answer correctly you sit down.Who brought down the walls of Jericho...??

*Teacher* storms out to *Head Master's Office*.Sir. I am shocked. I asked the students who brought down the walls of In one word describe dis Ashanti man.

Jericho and they are all giving me silly answers *Head Master*:calm down *Mr Ofei*. No need to be angry over this...You know these are naughty students.And typically, students always lie.Get a surveyor to give us an estimate for the wall and let's bill their parents at the next PTA meeting..đ&#x;˜łđ&#x;˜łđ&#x;˜ł

PASTOR DISGUISES HIMSELF AS A DESTITUTE.

Pastor Jeremiah Steepek transformed himself into a homeless person and went to the 10,000- member church that he was to be introduced as the head pastor that morning. He walked around the church for 30 minutes while it was filling with people for service in which only 3 people out of the about 10,000 people said hello to him. He asked people for change to buy food – no one in the church gave him change.He went into the sanctuary to sit down in the front of the church and was asked by the ushers if he would please sit in the back.

He greeted people only to be greeted back with stares and dirty looks, with people looking down on him and judging him. As he sat in the back of the church, he listened to the church announcements and such.When all that was done, the elders went up and were excited to introduce the new pastor of the church to the congregation. “We would like to introduce to you Pastor Jeremiah Steepek.” The congregation looked around clapping with joy and anticipation. The homeless man sitting in the back stood up and started walking down the aisle. The clapping stopped with all eyes on him. He walked up the altar and took the microphone from the elders (who were in on this) and paused for a moment then he recited: “Then the King will say to those on his right,‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

“Then the righteous will answer him: ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?

When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’‘The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

After he recited this, he looked towards the congregation and told them all what he had experienced that morning. Many began to cry and many heads were bowed in shame. He then said, “Today I see a gathering of people, not a church of Jesus Christ. The world has enough people, but not enough disciples. When will YOU decide to become disciples?”

Popcorns are normally fried in the same pot, in the same oil, at the same time and under the same heat conditions. But they do not all pop at the same time.

When flood comes, fish eat ants. When flood recede, ants eat fish. Only time matters.

To make soap, oil is required. But to clean oil, soap is required.

This is the irony of life. Everybody needs somebody at one point in time. Do not despise or treat anyone with scorn when they are excel or failing more than you. There is time for everything and for everyone.

Keep trusting in God and waiting for your turn. Your time to pop will come at God's appointed time.

NEVER GIVE UP!! NEVER LATE TO START.

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A woman came out of her house and saw 3 old men with long white beards sitting in her front yard. She did not recognize them. She said "I don't think I know you, but you must be hungry.

Please come in and have something to eat."

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.

"No", she replied. "He's out."

"Then we cannot come in", they replied.

In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.

"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"

The woman went out and invited the men in"

"We do not go into a House together," they replied.

"Why is that?" she asked.

One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth," he said pointing to one of his friends, and said pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love." Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said. Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!", he said. "Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth. Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"

His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"

Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other corner of the house. She jumped in with her own suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love? Our home will then be filled with love!"

"Let us heed our daughter-in-law's advice," said the husband to his wife.

"Go out and invite Love to be our guest."

The woman went out and asked the 3 old men, "Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."

Love got up and started walking toward the house. The other 2 also got up and followed him.

Surprised, the lady asked Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"

The old men replied together: "If you had invited Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love, there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"

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BERNARD SHAW while smoking his cigarette, he puffed out some smoke into the air and said:'God, that's for you.'

He died at the age of 32 of LUNG CANCER in a horrible manner.

The man who built the Titanic

After the construction of Titanic, a reporter asked him how safe the Titanic would be.

With an ironic tone he said:

'Not even God can sink it'

The result: I think you all know what happened to the Titanic

Marilyn Monroe (Actress)

She was visited by Billy Graham during a presentation of a show.

He said the Spirit of God had sent him to preach to her.

After hearing what the Preacher had to say, she said: 'I don't need your God'.

A week later, she was found dead in her apartment

Bon Scott (Singer) The ex-vocalist of the AC/DC. On one of his 1979 songs he sang:

'Don't stop me; I'm going down all the way, down the highway to hell'.

On the 19th of February 1980, Bon Scott was found dead, he had been choked by his own vomit.

Campinas (IN 2005)

In Campinas , Brazil a group of friends, drunk, went to pick up a friend.....

The mother accompanied her to the car and was so worried about the drunkenness of her friends and she said to the daughter holding her hand, who was already seated in the car: 'My Daughter, Go With God And May He Protect You.'

She responded: 'Only If He (God) Travels In The Trunk, Cause Inside Here.....It's Already Full ' Hours later, news came by that they had been involved in a fatal accident, everyone had died, the car could not be recognized what type of car it had been, but surprisingly, the trunk was intact.

The police said there was no way the trunk could have remained intact. To their surprise, inside the trunk was a crate of eggs, none was broken Christine Hewitt (Jamaican Journalist and entertainer) said the Bible (Word of God) was the worst book ever written.

In June 2006 she was found burnt beyond recognition in her motor vehicle.

Many more important have forgotten that there is no other name that was given so much authority as the name of God.

Many have died, but only God appeared again, and is still alive & around ..

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Nana Akuoko Mensah and his wife Obaahemaa Nana Akyeaba took their marriage to another level by having a marriage blessing at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Alexandria. In the Catholic Church couples may seek to have their union officially recognized by the Church in order to have communion with God. After the exchange of vows and rings the couple had a traditional royal reception at the Dunya banquet Hall in Alexandria, Virginia.

Nana Akuoko Mensah and his wife Obaahemaa Nana Akyeaba III Exchanging Vows Before Rev. Father Anthony Appiah

Obaahemaa Nana Akyeaba III

Nana Akuoko Mensah

The Bridal Team

Sankofa Radio Holds 6th Annual Picnic

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Sankofa is an akan word that literally means "Go back and fetch it".A subsidiary of Sankofa Media Group, Sankofa Radio seeks to cater for the evolving needs of their listeners and the changing landscape of the media market. They engage in stimulating and thought provoking conversations on issues affecting our community. Their 5th annual picnic was held on June 20th at the Joseph Hensley park in Alexandria.Bisa K Dei a music star from Ghana were there to grace the occassion. There were fun filled activities as radio presenter Amankrado treated everyone to live music and organized a dancing competition.

Sankofa radio Presenters pose

DJ Ras and friends

Vendors

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THE JOY OF HOMEOWNERSHIP

It is a known fact that the best single investment one can make is owning your own home. Homeownership promotes a sense of achievement, positive self esteem and pride. It creates a sense of accomplishment and freedom!

The Biggest Benefit of Homeownership

Homeownership makes good sense because there are tax privileges when tax time rolls around:

• You get the benefit of deducting the interest paid on the mortgage throughout the year.

• You deduct any points paid, either discount or origination fees paid on loan.

• You can deduct a room in your home if it is solely dedicated for home business use.

• The biggest advantage, though, is the fact that the principle you pay on the mortgage is like putting money in the bank, in the form of equity.

Other Advantages of Homeownship • Owning your home gives you an individualized approach concerning landscaping, decorating, and curb appeal, which in the process can add value to the home.

You do what you please when you please to your home which renting does not provide.

• If you have children, they will find stability in knowing that they aren't going to have to change schools, which can be traumatic for younger children. They won't have to make new friends, and a sense of place becomes very real to them.

Disadvantages of Renting • When you rent, you do not have the flexibility to make aesthetic or cosmetic changes to the place as you please. You may be able to paint a room, but need to repaint back to the original color scheme when you move.

• You cannot make major structural changes or ground changes such as adding flower beds or even rock gardens and waterfalls to reflect your taste.

• You put up with an obstinate landlord that refuses to repair things in the apartment, or just "doesn't have time." This can build frustration and stress.

• You help the Landlord build equity on their property and gain tax write off while you are left with nothing at the end of your lease term I hope you enjoyed reading this article and it has provided helpful information in making your decision to home ownership a smooth one.

For more information about your real estate needs (buying, selling, leasing/renting a house) call me at 571-229-6694 and I will help you get started. Thank you.

Anita A. Bediako- REALTOR® –Licensed in the Common Wealth of Virginia Prince William County-Local Expert CONTACT 571-229-6694 Email: borderlessrealestate@gmail.com Website: borderlessrealestate.com

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Arab Gulf Fund Sponsored Training For Street Children Gains Skills For Life

A 12 month long program committed to build the capacity of street youth and remove them permanently from the streets has ended in Kumasi.

The program which was initiated by the Recnowa Initiative was funded by the Arab Gulf Fund.13 trainees graduated from ‘The Journey of Hope Empowerment Program’ which prepares participants to gain and maintain meaningful employment and equip them with professional skills.They were provided with paid skill training in the recycling of plastic waste into different fashionable and usable products, entrepreneurship development,business management, bookkeeping,marketing,ICT training etc The beneficiaries who were offered sustainable housing during their 12 month training also benefited from core topics such as work-appropriate dress, opening a checking and savings account, personal health care, and best practices for securing contracts and business interviews.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony the Ashanti Regional Director of the National Youth Authority Mr Apraku Fofie was full of praise to the Recnowa Initiative for spearheading the capacity building program which has permanently removed 13 street youth from the streets of Kumasi. Mr Apraku noted that due to lack of education and parental care,most young people who migrated from Northern Ghana to seek for greener pastures in the South ended up on the streets of Kumasi, become idle and taken to various nefarious activities in the bid to make ends meet.

He emphasized that due to the lack of economic empowerment for these street youth the youth who are the backbone of such communities have not been able to contribute meaningfully to community and national development.

“When you take a critical look at all the street youth parading on the streets of Kumasi one thing that stands out is the cycle of poverty.

Majority of the youth who are energetic have no skills either through education or vocational training and are therefore finding ways and means to put body and soul together to survive

in this world. This phenomenon is through no fault of theirs as it has been a generational thing”, he added.

Mr. Apraku noted that the Journey of Hope Empowerment Program which was sponsored by AGFUND to empower the street youth in Kumasi to be more independent, responsible and resourceful in order to contribute meaningfully to the upkeep of their families and society was worthwhile.

In an interview with the Founder and President of Recnowa Initiative Mr Kwaku Kyei said Kumasi is estimated to host more than 10,000 children and youth on the streets who engage in survival tactics that endanger their well being and that of the society. "Most of them are abused, neglected, exposed to criminal and gang activities, suffer poor health due to their lifestyles and exposure to harsh environment, drug and substance abuse, and exposure to HIV/AIDS infection", he lamented.He said the large numbers of children who live and work in the streets is a reflection of some of the most intractable development challenges of the society, which he attributed to lack of proper education and family guidance in upbringing.

Mr Kyei said the Journey of Hope Empowerment Program is the first real chance for many street youth to transition from poverty and life on the streets to the dignity of self-sufficiency with a successful career in plastic recycling industry.

This allows them to provide for themselves, their families, and to contribute to the development of their country as a whole. He was full of praise to the Agfund prize for their generous support and funding to the project and call on AGFUND to assist the Recnowa Initiative to expand and build on the success of the project.

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Nigerian football is in a state of shock after an astonishing 26 players failed age tests carried out ahead of an Under-17 African Cup of Nations qualifier, according to a report.

Africanfootball.com reports that a mandatory MRI screening carried out on 60 eligible players showed almost half were ineligible to play.

The existing first XI was far more badly hit, however, with only two players passing the MRI test - an astonishing blow for a squad which won the FIFA U17 World Cup last year for a record fifth time.

MRI tests have been used for several years to prevent age fraud in football, and are considered 99% accurate up to the age of 17.

"It is a disaster,” a Nigerian official told the website.

"Virtually the first team the coaches have been working on have been disqualified.

It’s a serious problem.”

The players who failed the tests have now left the training camp in Abuja, where they were staying ahead of Saturday's Cup of Nations U17 qualifying match against Niger.

"Several of the players were in tears and total shock when the final results came through," adds Samm Audu's report on Africanfootball.com.

"Among those who flung the age test was a star striker, who came through the national U15 team and has been outstanding in training leading up to Saturday’s AFCON qualifier.

"Another promising player disqualified only recently forced his way into the starting XI of coach Manu Garba’s team after a late call-up."

It's not the first time that age fraud has been discovered in the Nigerian youth system: back in 1989 the nation's youth teams were banned for two years for faking players' birth dates at the 1988 Olympics, for example.

It did not stop after that, however. In 2010 former Nigerian FA president Anthony Kojo Williams told the BBC: "We use over-age players for junior championships, I know that. Why not say it? It's the truth. We always cheat. It's a fact. When you cheat, you deprive the young stars that are supposed to play in these competitions their rights.

A Ghanaian doctor based in Perth, Australia, Dr. Kwasi Yeboah, has been making the headlines across the globe after he performed roadside surgery without anaesthesia on a man involved in a fatal road accident.

The victim known as Simon was returning to Perth when the unfortunate incident took place and was critically injured with multiple broken bones and a punctured lung.

Dr. Kwasi Yeboah, a registrar at the Royal Perth Hospital, was the saviour on the day when he chanced upon the accident after missing his turn in search of mangoes at a mango farm.

Having come across the victim, who was in a critical situation, Dr. Yeboah believed the only decision was to operate him right there if there was any chance of him surviving.

“I was going to find mangoes to buy on a mango farm and I think I missed my turning or I couldn’t find the sign so I kept driving north.

“It was chaotic and hard to describe as there were cars driving past and people pulling up as well and at a distance running across the road, I didn’t think he will make it.

“At that time the assessment was that he had a tension pneumothorax which is a life threatening condition and could be fatal.

“He was deteriorating before our eyes, his blood pressure was going down, his heart rate was rising, his oxygen level was dropping, and I thought he was going to die.

“Anything you do for a patient is a calculated risk and at that time it was a calculated risk that had to be made within seconds.

“He was going to have a cardiac arrest so I said to him, mate I am going to do something which is going to hurt, but it will save your life, then he put his hand on my knee and said go for it.

The Helicopter

“When he was ready for transfer back into the helicopter, he deteriorated again so he kept saying doc doc doc you’ve got to do something so I run back, and they took him out of the ambulance unto the road and then I had to open up his chest again through the old wound to let out the air trapped in his chest.”

The victim after four months is still in a wheelchair and is expected to walk again.

Source: http://www.eurosport.com/ Source: 3news.com

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New Era Nursing is a leading Nursing Training Institution and staffing agency located in the heart of the city of Alexandria in Northern Virginia.

The school is managed by qualified and experienced instructors who maintain very high standards to ensure that all their students pass their board exams at their first attempt.

New Era Nursing is ground work for new members of the health care industry with a set of highly qualified faculty who specialize in various fields that will enable students to acquire new skills and knowledge.

Graduates of New Era Nursing have consistently passed their board exams at the first attempt and have gained empolyment in various institutions within the Washington Metro Area .

A batch of students graduated in June, 2015 with certificates in Certified Nursing Associate (CNA) Certificates . New Era Nursing and training School is one of the Premier Nursing Schools in Northern Virginia and has been in existence for over 15 years. New Era Nursing is located at 5999 Stevenson Avenue Suite 401 Alexandria VA 22304 US Tel:1.571-239-8769

The Graduating students with their Director

A group of students cutting their graduation cake

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On July 30th the Ghanaian Catholic Community in Virginia held their annual picnic at the Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Queen of Apostles Catholic Church is located at 4329 Sano Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22312

Julius Caesar - President of the Ghana Catholic Community Receiving Free Airline Tickets to Ghana from Rev. Fr. Anthony Appiah Welcoming Mrs. Deborah Droke, the South African Airways to be Auctioned to raise funds .

Sales Development officer of South African Airways to the South African Airways Sponsored the event by offering Picnic Two Free Tickets

Assorted Dishes Being Served

The Youth Engaged in a Dancing Competition

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As part of activities marking the Church’s 7th Anniversary the Kingslight Chapel which boasts of members from about 10 different nationalities on Sunday July 31, hosted their annual International day event at the Sheba Temple in Woodbridge, Virginia. The congregation colorfully dressed in their native traditional attires, sang songs and gave well wishing messages in their native languages.

The following countries were represented; Liberia, Jamaica, Sierra-Leone, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, The United States, Togo, Cameroon and Ghana. The Ghanaian congregation were represented by various tribal groupings being Ewes, Ashantis, Ga Adangbe’s and Fantes . Dishes from tribes in various countries were available for tasting after the service came to a conclusion. Apostle Dr. Daniel Ahia- Armah and the first Lady Rev. Barbara Ahia-Armah have a unique ministry and have opened their doors to the diverse international community in Northern Virginia. Kingslight Chapel is a Word- based, Holy Ghost-filled, multi-cultural and racially diverse Church with a divine mandate to bring light to this dark world, hope to the hopeless and to equip the child of God for mission and victory. Kingslight Chapel is located at 14348 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Woodbridge, VA 22191. Tel : (703) 910-7828

Sierra-Leonean Nationals

Ashanti’s exhibiting their culture

United States Citizens

Apostle Dr. Daniel Ahia- Armah and the first Lady Rev. Barbara Ahia-Armah Checking Out dishes from Various Countries

Apostle Dr. Daniel Ahia- Armah and the first Lady Rev. Barbara Ahia-Armah

Fante Community from Ghana

Liberians

Food Tasting Time

Ga Adangbe’s Dancing to their Traditional Songs

The Ewe Group from Ghana

Cameroonians

Jamaicans Taking their Turn