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Israeli Ambassador moves to end violence against women
Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa
Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Shlomit Sufa, has called for a concerted effort to support victims of the Israel-Gaza conflict, particularly women affected by the events of October 2023.
She said voices of women and affected communities were heard in all conflict resolution and peacebuilding processes.
The Israeli Ambassador said this in Accra at a press conference on the topic “the fight against sexual violence in Israel, insights from October 7.”
Ms Sufa said this was the time to distribute the information on sexual violence, adding that it was important for people to be aware of the sexual violence that took place.
“This is not political bias. It is a matter of being on either side of the conflict. It is morally wrong,” she said.
She noted that Israel has been actively engaging with international partners and organisations to combat sexual violence.
Ambassador Sufa called for global recognition of the trauma inflicted by Hamas and the suffering endured by the victims, and called on all relevant and competent bodies, both national and international to bring all perpetrators regardless of their rank and affiliation to justice.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
