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  • Your punitive measures against Rwanda will not end chaos in DR Congo – Kigali to UK

    Your punitive measures against Rwanda will not end chaos in DR Congo – Kigali to UK

    UK’s recent sanctions against Rwanda have been met with strong criticism from Kigali, which described them as “unfortunate” following allegations that the country supports M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo.

    Announcing the measures, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office outlined steps such as cutting direct financial aid—excluding assistance for vulnerable populations—suspending defense cooperation, and withdrawing high-level diplomatic engagement with Rwanda.

    In response, Rwanda’s Foreign Ministry dismissed the sanctions, arguing that they neither help resolve DR Congo’s crisis nor contribute to a lasting political solution. The ministry further asserted that Rwanda cannot be expected to compromise its national security, especially amid ongoing regional instability.

    This development follows economic sanctions recently imposed by the U.S. on James Kabarebe, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Regional Integration, over allegations of his involvement in supporting the M23 rebels.

    M23 has been expanding its control in eastern DR Congo since December, seizing key cities such as Goma and Bukavu.

    With violence intensifying, Congolese Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka informed the UN Human Rights Council that more than 7,000 people have lost their lives to the conflict this year alone.

  • Ghana is advancing at a faster rate than Europe – Wontumi

    Ghana is advancing at a faster rate than Europe – Wontumi

    Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, has claimed that Ghana is progressing faster in development than European countries.

    Speaking at a UK Town Hall meeting, Wontumi praised the policies of NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of these initiatives globally.

    However, Wontumi highlighted a significant challenge for Ghana: the frequent change in political leadership every eight years between the NDC and NPP. He argued that sustained development requires continuity with one political party in power over an extended period.

    “The policies our Flagbearer, our party leader and vice president is bringing have never been seen before in any part of the world. From my experience living in the UK and Ghana, I can confidently say that Ghana is changing faster than Europe.

    “However, the problem we have is that from 1992 to now – the 4th Republic – it has been NDC, NPP. And so, after eight years, the party in government is changed for the other party to take over. Ghana will never develop unless we keep one political party in power for a long time before we can have a big transformation to develop our country,” he said.

    Wontumi elaborated on the detrimental effects of political transitions, noting, “Since 1992 in the 4th Republic, it’s been a cycle of NDC, NPP. Every eight years, power shifts, interrupting development. Ghana needs prolonged political stability to achieve substantial transformation and development.”

    He explained that each change in government requires a transitional period of at least two years, during which development stagnates.

  • Ghanaian woman wins lawsuit against UK’s Home Office

    Ghanaian woman wins lawsuit against UK’s Home Office

    Ghanaian woman Cecilia Adjei has emerged victorious in a legal battle against the UK Home Office regarding her immigration status in the country.

    Cecilia Adjei, a mother of two boys aged 17 and 11, joined forces with the charity organization Ramfel to sue the Home Office over its failure to furnish documents to thousands of migrants, herself included, proving their lawful residence in the UK.

    As reported by theguardian.com, the plaintiff contended that despite her status as a healthcare worker who migrated from Ghana to the UK in 2000, she and numerous other migrants applied for visa extensions but were not provided with official documentation affirming their legal presence in the UK while their applications were under review.

    The crucial document in question, known as ‘3C leave,’ serves as an automatic form of immigration status during the processing period of visa applications.

    This predicament placed Adjei and fellow immigrants in jeopardy of job loss and hindered their access to higher education, healthcare, and housing rental rights due to the inability to substantiate their lawful presence.

    The UK High Court judge presiding over the case, Justice Cavanagh, ruled that the Home Office’s failure to furnish digital proof of status to migrants on 3C leave constituted unlawful conduct.

    “The evidence clearly establishes that a substantial number of those on section 3C leave suffer real hardship through being unable to provide immediate documentary proof of their immigration status and attendant rights.”

    “The underlying purpose of the legislative framework is that there should be a hostile and unwelcoming environment for those who are unlawfully present and so who are undocumented. The corollary of this is that those who are lawfully here should not face the hostile environment. That can only happen if they are documented,” he said.

    He further emphasized the necessity for the Home Secretary to implement a “simple measure” to alleviate hardship for a substantial segment of the population.

    Cecilia Adjei expressed gratitude to the court for its verdict, highlighting the ordeal’s adverse impact on her employment status and her ability to provide for her two children.

    “What I went through while waiting for my visa to be extended by the Home Office was really stressful,” she said. “I was unable to prove that I had the right to work so was suspended from my employment as a healthcare support worker twice, without any notice.

    “I have two children and have to budget very carefully, so we suffered real hardship when my wages suddenly stopped. I had to borrow money and visit a food bank just to get by. It was humiliating and scary as I didn’t have any way to prove to my employer that I still had the correct immigration status and the right to work.”

  • I have never been arrested in London for criminal activities – Cheddar

    I have never been arrested in London for criminal activities – Cheddar


    Founder of the New Force Movement, Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, has refuted claims of being apprehended for fraudulent activities in London.

    He labeled these accusations as groundless attempts to tarnish his reputation.

    Cheddar made his stance clear during a live Q&A session on TikTok.

    He clarified that during the alleged 2001 incident in the UK, he was actually in Ghana.

    According to him, these attacks serve as mere political maneuvers aimed at undermining his campaign, devoid of any factual basis.

    “I don’t have a criminal record in London. I grew up in London. From 1994 to 2001 was when I moved from London to Ghana. In the times I was in London, there were times I was arrested for driving wrongly, clubbing and these were when I was young. I don’t have a criminal record for being arrested in London. So if someone is saying otherwise let the person prove it”.

    “I’m not bothered by the allegations against me because I see them as part of life’s challenges. It’s ironic that they’re attempting to pull me down now that I’ve reached this level. However, I trust in God to handle those individuals. If they have any evidence of criminal activity, they should present it. But let me be clear, I have never been arrested before. In England, people can be arrested for minor offenses, but arrests are based on truth,” he added.

    Cheddar in recent times has revealed his bid to contest the presidential elections on December 7, 2024.

    Faced with challenges in registering his political party, he revealed plans to run as an independent candidate during an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV.

    Criticizing the government’s economic management, Mr Bediako pledged to rescue the country from further hardships.

    He emphasized his commitment to building a middle-income nation, generating job opportunities for the youth and fostering their active involvement in governance.

    Watch video below:

  • UK passport application fees to increase in April

    UK passport application fees to increase in April

    The UK passport renewal fee increased in February 2023 for the first time in five years.

    Now, just over a year later, there will be a second rise of £6 (€7).

    Starting April 11, 2024, the fee for a standard online passport application within the UK will rise from £82.50 (€93) to £88.50 (€103) for adults and from £53.50 (€60) to £57.50 (€67) for children.

    This is up from £75.50 (€85) and £49 (€55) respectively before February 2023. Postal applications have increased from £93 (€105) to £100 (€117) for adults and £64 (€72) to £69 (€80) for children. These fee increases apply to both new passport applications and renewals.

    However, waiting times have improved. British travelers are advised to allow three weeks for passport renewal, down from 10 weeks a year ago.

    The government states that the new fees will help reduce reliance on taxpayer money to fund and enhance the service.

    In addition to covering the cost of processing applications, the fees are intended to support consular services overseas, such as replacing lost or stolen passports, and processing British citizens at UK borders.

  • Stop tagging skit makers as yahoo boys and ritualists – Nasty Blaq

    Stop tagging skit makers as yahoo boys and ritualists – Nasty Blaq

    Nigerian skit maker, Abisi Emmanuel Ezechukwu, also known as Nasty Blaq, has responded to the issue of some Nigerians labeling successful skit makers as fraudsters or ritualists.

    On his Insta-story, Nasty Blaq indicated that while fans enjoy watching skits, they often had an issue with skit makers enjoying luxurious lifestyles.

    He pointed out the double standards, where musicians can acquire expensive assets within a short time of becoming popular without facing criticism, while skit makers are judged for achieving similar success over a slightly longer period.

    Nasty Blaq stressed that skit makers work hard for their accomplishments, and people should appreciate their efforts without making baseless accusations of illegal activities.

    Nasty Blaq wrote: “I don’t understand how somebody do skit for over 5 years and finally e buy car, you open your mouth say na ritual and yahoo.

    “Seyi Vibez never reach one year wey e blow e don buy house/car and everybody congratulate the guy. Skit maker do the same thing in 3-4 years una go say na yahoo and ritual.”