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Ghana ranks 3rd most peaceful African country – Peace Index
Ghana has been ranked third in the Global Peace Index (GPI) as the most peaceful African country.
The ranking by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) also rated Ghana as the 43rd most peaceful country in the world.
According to the 14th edition of the ranking of the IEP, Ghana moved up one place from the 2019 GPI and it is now behind only Mauritius (1st) and Botswana (2nd) in sub-Saharan Africa, while South Sudan remains the least peaceful country in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ghana rose on the rankings despite Sub-Saharan Africa’s slight fall in peacefulness on the 2020 GPI, with an overall score deterioration of 0.5 percent.
The ranking noted that 20 countries in the region improved in peacefulness, while 24 deteriorated.
The region’s three countries that recorded high points in peacefulness in last year’s ranking were South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire, and Equatorial Guinea, all of which recorded improvements of more than six percent, while Benin experienced the biggest deterioration of any country in the world, falling 34 places in the ranking to 106th on the 2020 GPI.
The poor performance may not be unconnected with sporadic clashes, which erupted across the country, following the election in April 2019, in which the opposition party was effectively banned, leading to a deterioration in political instability.
Niger recorded the second largest deterioration in the region. Over the last year, cross-border armed robberies and violent crimes by gangs led to a deterioration of the violent crime indicator.
According to the index, civil unrest in sub-Saharan Africa rose by more than 800 percent over the period, from 32 riots and protests in 2011 to 292 in 2018.
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Gospel music sensation Piesie Esther is set to rock Kumasi with the Flora Made By Grace concert, following a successful event at the Perez Chapel International in Accra on November 1.
The team has now touched down in the Ashanti Regional capital for what promises to be a massive encounter with God.
The Kumasi edition of the concert is slated to take place at the Church of Pentecost, Bantama on Sunday, November 15, at 4pm.
Patrons will be led to the throne of worship by Piesie Esther, with support from a powerful lineup of gospel ministers including Kweku Gyasi, Odehyieba Priscilla, Quame Gyedu, Mama Esther, Victoria Sarfo, Mabel Okyere and Joojo Arhin.
Piesie Esther has charged all believers to be at the event for a testimony, promising an unforgettable night of worship, praise and thanksgiving.
The Flora Made By Grace concert continues to draw huge crowds across the country, as fans gather to experience the spirit-filled ministration that has made Piesie Esther one of Ghana’s most loved gospel artistes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty, was moved to tears on her return from abroad after her husband surprised her with a birthday celebration and a brand-new car.
Empress Gifty, who celebrated her birthday on October 25 outside the country, returned home to a big surprise organised by her husband, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye.
He invited her close friends and family, organised a surprise breakfast, and topped it up with a special gift.
He said it was something small from him, to appreciate the efforts of his wife.
Empress Gifty, who was overwhelmed with emotion, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Adorye for always being there for her and showing her love.
“That feeling when you’re completely overwhelmed by love. I had only just touched down from a trip only to walk in and meet some of my closest friends gathered at home to celebrate my birthday with me. I was speechless!” she said.
“But the biggest and most lovely surprise was this beautiful car gift – a CHANGAN Q07 PLUGIN HYBRID 2026 YEAR MODEL! from my husband, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye,” added.
“I am truly humbled and so grateful for your love and support. God bless you, my love,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
