Seychelles News Gazette

Seychelles News Gazette

Day: October 20, 2024

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Ghana cannot meet SDG 6.1 on safe water – Prof Agyei-Mensah

Professor Samuel Agyei-Mensah, Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana, says the country cannot meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.1 target. The SDG focused on achieving universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for…

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Israeli army says it also killed al-Sinwar’s bodyguard

The Israeli military said on Friday, that it has killed the bodyguard of the late Hamas leader, Yehya al-Sinwar. They reported that Mahmoud Hamdan was taken out during a clash with Israeli troops in the southern Gaza city of Rafah….

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Israel mobilizes additional reservists for war in Lebanon

The Israeli army has mobilized another reserve brigade for deployment in Lebanon. The aim, according to a military statement from Friday, is to continue the fight against Hezbollah, and achieve Israel’s war objectives, including the return of displaced residents from…

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Israeli strike on Gaza kills at least 30, Palestinian report says

At least 30 people were killed, including children, in an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza, according to Palestinian news agency WAFA. More than 50 others were wounded in the attack on the city of Jabalia, WAFA reported early on Saturday….

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Netanyahu was target of Caesarea drone attack, government says

A drone launched by the Hezbollah militia from Lebanon, that reportedly crashed into a building in the Israeli coastal town of Caesarea, was targeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a government spokesman told dpa on Saturday. Netanyahu and his wife…

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Iran: Fight against Israel continues after Hamas leader’s death

The killing of Hamas leader Yehya al-Sinwar by Israeli forces on Wednesday, will not stop the struggle against Israel, according to Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ‘His death is painful, but the axis of resistance against Israel, will live…

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‘Peace is non-negotiable, prioritise it’ – Chief Director, Foreign Affairs Ministry

Mr Ramses Joseph Cleland, Chief Director, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, says citizens and leaders must prioritize peace as Ghana nears the 2024 elections on December 7. During an address after a peace walk to sensitise the public…

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NIC working to support market innovations and integration of technology – Acting Commissioner

Mr Micheal Kofi Andoh, Acting Commissioner of Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NIC), says the Commission is working to create the enabling environment to support market innovations and integration of technology into the industry’s operations. He said promoting the deployment of…

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EU, UNIDO WACOMP project impacts 48,000 SMEs

The West Africa Competitiveness Programme (WACOMP) has impacted the competitiveness of 48,849 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in accessing national and international markets. The project has led to the development and promotion of 16 new standards to enhance the quality…

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Chris Cares Foundation presents sewing machines, dryers to 54 apprentices

The Chris Cares foundation apprenticeship phase II programme, has presented sewing machines and hair-drying devices to 54 apprentice trainees to start a two-year technical and vocational training. The programme is fully sponsored by Mr Chris Jojo Arhin Arthur, Parliamentary Candidate…