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The Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC) will commence nation-wide voter registration exercise from May 7 to May 27, 2024. The EC has designated 1,068 centres for exercise across the country. The centres comprise the Commission's 268 district offices, 25 public universities, and 775 difficult-to-access Electoral Areas. The centres in the difficult-to-access electoral areas have been created as part of EC's efforts to ensure that all eligible voters would be registered for the 2024 polls. Below are the difficult-to-access electoral areas in the Greater Accra Region with their start dates and end dates. REGION: GREATER ACCRA DISTRICT ELECTORAL AREA NAME REGISTRATION CENTRE NAME START DATE END DATE GA SOUTH AKWEIMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MGT STUDIES. NEW APLAKU 7TH MAY, 2024 8TH MAY, 2024 AKWASA MA PRIM SCH. AKWEIMAN 9TH MAY, 2024 10TH MAY, 2024 KUTUNSE KOANS ESTATE, KUTUNSE A 9TH MAY, 2024 10TH MAY, 2024 GA WEST KWASHIEKUMA ANGLICAN CHURCH ARDEYMAN A 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 MAN HEAN M/A PRIM SCH MANHEAN 1 A 13TH MAY, 2024 14TH MAY, 2024 GA CENTRAL AGAPE PENTECOST LORRY STATION GONSE 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 LEDZOKUKU NII ASHITEY AKONFRA C21 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHURCH 8TH MAY 2024 9TH MAY 2024 KROWOR NII LAWEH ZIMMERMAN PRESBY CHAPEL NUNGUA 2 18TH MAY, 2024 19TH MAY, 2024 KPONE KATAMANSO BOSSAH FINGER OF GOD CHURCH KUBEKRO 8TH MAY 2024 9TH MAY 2024 TUNMAI VALLEY VIEW UNIVERSITY OYIBI 10th MAY 2024 11TH MAY 2024 MLITSAKPO ASSEMBLIES OF GOD CHHURCH. ATAA SAKI 12TH MAY 2024 13TH MAY 2024 ONYAI-NSHI UCC DISTANCE LEARNING CENTRE.SANTEO 14TH MAY 2024 15TH MAY 2024 APPOLONIA MARANATHA METH. CHURCH KUSIBRI 16TH MAY 2024 17TH MAY 2024 ONUKPAI-ABU TMA PRIMARY SCHOOL GONTEN 18TH MAY 2024 19TH MAY 2024 GBETSELI PURE OIL CHURCH GBETSELI 21ST MAY 2024 22ND MAY 2024 SHAI-OSUDOKU ASUTSUARE KIP CONFERENCE HALL ASUTSUARE 7TH MAY, 2024 8TH MAY, 2024 AGORTOR LA PRIM SCH. AGORTOR 9TH MAY, 2024 10TH MAY, 2024 KORTORKOR PRESBY PRIM SCH. ADAKOPE 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 NINGO PRAMPRAM LALLUEKPO APOSTOLIC REVELATION CHURCH - DAWHENYA 9TH MAY, 2024 10TH MAY, 2024 MATAHEKO D/A JHS - MATHAHEKO 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 ADA WEST CAESARKOPE DC PRIMARY CAESARKOPE 7TH MAY, 2024 8TH MAY, 2024 AFIADENYIGBA DC PRIMARY AFIADENYIGBA 9TH MAY, 2024 10TH MAY, 2024 MATSEKOPE JHS MATSEKOPE 1 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 LOLONYA DC PRIMARY LOLONYA 1 13TH MAY, 2024 14TH MAY, 2024 WOKUMAGBE DC PRIMARY WOKUMAGBE 3 15TH MAY, 2024 16TH MAY,2024 AKPLABANYA JHS AKPLABANYA 17TH MAY,2024 18TH MAY,2024 ADA EAST KASSEH KASSEH CLINIC 1 11TH MAY, 2024 12TH MAY, 2024 PUTE PUTE JHS 1 13TH MAY, 2024 14TH MAY, 2024 AFLIVE/AZIZAKPE/ALORKPE DC PRIMARY ALORKPEM 15TH MAY,2024 16TH MAY, 2024 Source: Ghana News Agency

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Akatsi North Constituency of the Volta region has called on its members to volunteer themselves to work during the upcoming Limited Voter Registration exercise. The exercise, according to the party, would enable all eligible voters to get registered for the upcoming general elections. This appeal was contained in a statement signed by Mr Abraham Ahiabu, Constituency Secretary of the party, and copied to the Ghana News Agency. He stated that the party has introduced guidelines to all supporters and committed members towards the 2024 general elections. 'One of the crucial steps towards the 2024 election is the upcoming limited voters registration exercise scheduled for May 7, to May 27, and we need to take it more seriously.' The statement further charged all members across the various branches to exhibit their full commitment to ensure a successful exercise. The statement indicated that the party in the constituency has launched a volunteer programme to suppo rt the registration process. 'All members have been urged to join the exercise for the progress of the NDC in the area. Victory is within reach, but it requires teamwork and dedication, join us, and let's work together to make it happen,' it added. Mr Ahiabu also reminded interested persons and party faithful to contact their outfit to get registered for the exercise. The limited registration exercise, according to the Electoral Commission (EC), would enable all eligible voters 18 years and above who could not register in the previous exercise. Source: Ghana News Agency

Officials of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Otjozondjupa Region on Tuesday held an information sharing meeting with a group of different political party representatives at Otjiwarongo. Political party members that attended the meeting are from Swapo, the United Democratic Front (UDF) and Landless People's Movement (LPM). Various church organisations, the regional directorate of education, arts and culture, government garage, regional council officials and members of the Namibian Police Force also attended. ECN Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer, Victoria Amutenya introduced to the meeting the seven constituency supervisors of voter card registrations for Otjiwarongo, Otavi, Grootfontein, Tsumkwe, Okahandja, Omatako and Okakarara. Amutenya further shared the voter education calendar dates for each constituency, saying the voter education officials are now busy disseminating information in the Otjiwarongo Constituency until 27 April 2024. Okahandja is next, followed by Omatako, Okaka rara, Otavi and Tsumkwe last on 20 June this year, said Amutenya. 'We therefore urge everyone present to this meeting to go out and share the information about the voter card registrations which will start on 03 June to 01 August 2024. Since there will be no supplementary registrations, all Namibians above 18 years should acquire their voter cards within 03 June and 01 August this year, besides that they will not be allowed to participate in the elections,' she said. Amutenya further called on the political parties themselves to also mobilise their members to go and register for the voter cards. She concluded by telling the meeting that all eligible Namibians on 27 November 2024 will be expected to cast their votes using ballot papers in the Presidential and National Assembly elections. Source: The Namibia Press Agency

Tunis: Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, met on Wednesday with Alfonso Campisi, an Italian-Tunisian writer and professor at the University of Manouba, who presented him with his latest publication on migration from Sicily to Tunisia between the 19th and 20th centuries. The meeting comes within the framework of supporting cultural communication and recognising the importance of the role of cultural diplomacy as a tributary of Tunisian diplomacy, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, the Minister highlighted the depth and tradition of Tunisian-Italian cultural relations, noting that the intertwining of the two cultures is an interesting model that will serve to support and strengthen relations between the peoples of the two countries. He explained that Tunisia, as an Arab country with its cultural, linguistic and religious reserves, is not complex and is open to all European peoples and cultures, especially Italy, which it considers one of its closest partners because of their common cultural affinities. For his part, the Italian-Tunisian writer and academic expressed his pleasure at this meeting. He said that Tunisia had a very special place in his heart. He recalled his family's migration from Sicily to Tunisia since 1830 and the peaceful coexistence of Sicilians and Tunisians, which led to the establishment of strong cultural and social ties. He said that a member of his family had been forced to leave Tunisia in 1943 for supporting the Tunisians' struggle against the colonialists. Campisi said he would continue his research and writing to promote Tunisia and the value of its people, who accept and respect all other cultures and religions, and who are steeped in an open and tolerant Islamic religion. He also said that he was looking for ways to establish the guarantee of equality between Tunisian and Italian students in the framework of scientific exchange programmes. He also expressed his willingness to participate in the event to be organised by the Ministry in the framework of Tunisia's presidency of the International Organisation of the Francophonie. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

WINDHOEK: Namibia's Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Wednesday urged leaders of her ruling Swapo Party to refrain from politicising the government's food aid programme in light of the impending drought. Addressing the party's workshop for delegates from 121 districts, in preparation for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections set for November, Nandi-Ndaitwah cautioned them not to discriminate against non-Swapo members when it comes to providing drought relief. 'Therefore, as leaders, you are expected to know the needs of your communities irrespective of their political affiliations. We need all Namibians to survive, and that's why as your vice president, I am saying we should not politicise the drought relief programme. It is for all of us because as the elected party in this government, we are to take care of all Namibians wherever they are, and you cannot deny people food,' said Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is also Swapo's vice president. Namibia and other countries in southern Africa are currently experiencing a severe drought caused by a significant decrease in rainfall in the region. The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform estimates a poor harvest in all crop-producing regions in the communal areas. In its crop prospects, food security, and drought situation report for March 2024, the ministry noted weakening household food security in the seven northern regions. This is due to reduced agricultural production recorded in the 2022/2023 season. The ministry noted that many households in the main crop-producing regions are reported to have used up their food reserves from the previous season. As a result, they are now relying on the market and drought relief food for their sustenance. Additionally, the food security situation in southern, eastern, western, and central Namibia is also dire due to the prevailing drought conditions. These areas are predominantly inhabited by livestock farmers who depend on livestock farming as their main source of income. However, the pasture in these regions is insufficient and of poor quality, making it difficult to adequately sustain their livestock, the report indicated. Nandi-Ndaitwah informed the party's district coordinators and district mobilizers that government has therefore put in place measures to ensure that all Namibians in need of food assistance are catered for. However, she appealed to those in a position to assist themselves not to take advantage of the food relief program. 'That's why we say those with an income, please meet your government halfway by taking care of yourself and let the government take care of the others,' she said. Source: The Namibia Press Agency