Last October, Kenya agreed to lead a UN-authorised international police force to the troubled Caribbean nation, to help combat unprecedented levels of gang violence. The Kenyan high court in January blocked the deployment, ruling it was unconstitutional in part due to a lack of reciprocal agreements between the two countries. But last Friday, Kenya’s president William Ruto said he and Haitian prime minister, Ariel Henry, had signed a deal intended to fast-track the departure of Kenyan police to Haiti. While is it not clear of the timeline of what the agreement says, Thirdway Alliance Kenya’s leader, Ekuru Aukot…
Author: Ohene Anochie
Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter with AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
As Ghana cerebrates its 67th year of independence, it is a moment for sober reflection rather than jubilant celebration. Despite the passage of decades since liberation from colonial rule, the nation finds itself grappling with a multitude of challenges that have hindered its progress and development. This opinion piece delves into the stark realities of Ghana’s independence journey and the pressing need for meaningful change. The attainment of independence in 1957 was heralded as a moment of triumph and promise for Ghana and the entire African continent. Led by the iconic Kwame Nkrumah, the nation embarked on a journey…
The leader and founder of Union Government Movement, Akwasi Addae Odike has asserted that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not endorse any legislation perceived as anti-LGBTQ+. His statement comes amidst ongoing debates and efforts to introduce laws targeting LGBTQ+ rights in Ghana. Odike’s assertion regarding President Nana Addo’s stance on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation carries weight given his political experience and insights into the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP). He emphasized that the president relies on foreign aid and loan hence he cannot go against his paymasters will for LGBTQ++ legalization in the country. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have…
Leader of Union Government Movement (UGM), Businessman and a prominent figure in Ghanaian politics, Akwasi Addai Odike has raised concerns about the cognitive patterns of the country’s youth. He highlighted a pressing issue, suggesting that many young Ghanaians are unable to think beyond immediate concerns, posing significant challenges for their future prospects. Odike’s remarks come at a time when Ghana is grappling with socio-economic challenges and striving to harness the potential of its youthful population discussion on Agoo television program. In his statement, he pointed to a lack of long-term vision among Ghanaian youth, emphasizing the need for urgent…
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric is ”The Car of the Year” 2024. The award ceremony took place in Geneva on Monday 26 February 2024, and was broadcasted live on the Geneva International Motor Show Youtube channel, whose team organised the ceremony for the twelfth time. The 58-member jury, made up of automotive journalists from 22 countries, selected the winner from seven models that had made it to the round of finalists in the first voting last November. With the trophy for “The Car of the Year”, the Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric wins the most prestigious and coveted award in…
Advertising technology joint venture Utiq revealed plans to expand its privacy‑first, consent‑based business model into a greater number of European markets and conduct a proof-of-concept (PoC) trial in Canada later this year. Established by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica and Vodafone Group in March 2023, Utiq is already active in France, Germany and Spain, and is launching in Italy and the UK in June. It has also agreed to extend its German activities into the Austrian market. CEO Marc Bresseel, says Utiq has so far signed up around 55 publishers in its first three markets and covers more than 160 domains. “We need…
While the technology and business model for satellite services has made significant strides, launching a sufficient number of satellites to support coverage needs is not for the faint of heart, explained JR Wilson, VP of tower strategy and planning at AT&T. “It’s still a very capital-intensive business which comes with a lot of risk. The financial costs are exorbitant to launch a system and then you must have a marketable product that generates demand from customers to satisfy the business case.” The company, which recently joined with Google, Rakuten Group and Vodafone Group to invest up to $206.5 million in satellite broadband…
In a groundbreaking development in the field of medical imaging, researchers have unveiled the Gavitt molecule, a novel contrast agent designed to revolutionize MRI procedures. Developed by Philippe Bourrinet and his team, this innovative molecule promises to provide high-quality images while significantly reducing the dose of gadolinium, thereby minimizing potential health risks associated with conventional contrast agents. Traditional MRI scans often rely on gadolinium-based contrast agents to improve image contrast and clarity. However, concerns have arisen regarding the accumulation of gadolinium in the body, particularly in patients with compromised kidney function. The Gavitt molecule addresses these concerns by offering enhanced…
Ovarian cancer (OC) is the leading cause of death from gynaecological cancer and the seventh commonest malignancy, accounting for 5% of all cancer deaths in women and 3% of overall cancer deaths. Ovarian tumours include a heterogeneous group of benign, borderline and malignant lesions with variable morphology. The high morbidity and mortality from OC stem from a lack of validated screening and the late presentation of non-specific symptoms. Histopathological evaluation is the diagnostic gold standard. Tissue samples are in the main acquired during surgical staging whereas in other malignancies, biopsy diagnosis precedes further patient management. Imaging aims to differentiate…
European Society of Radiology study has reveals that intensity normalization approaches like WhiteStripe and Z-score normalization are foundational elements that significantly contribute to the robustness and generalizability of radiomic-based machine learning models. Specifically, while intensity normalization was not relevant when applying the developed radiomic-based machine-learning model to homogeneous data from the same institution, it was crucial to preserve the model performance when used in an external heterogeneous, multi-institutional setting. With the help of radiomics, standard medical images can be transformed into detailed, high-dimensional data sets that go beyond what the eye can see. The typical workflow of radiomic projects…
