The Association of Families of the 44 Ghanaians unlawfully killed in The Gambia in 2005 has renewed calls for justice and compensation, expressing frustration over two decades of government inaction.
At a press conference on Tuesday…
Three suspected poachers have been arrested by resource guards of the Ankasa Conservation Area for illegally hunting wildlife in the Ayensu beat of the reserve.
The arrest took place on July 9, 2025, during a routine patrol by five …
The newly elected President of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen, Mr Mike Kwetey Tetteh, has voiced concerns over the persistent shortage of gasoline and premix fuel, which he says is severely affecting the liveliho…
A total of 37,000 candidates across the country are sitting for this year’s examination.
Of the number, 5,000 are rewriting the exam while 32,000 are writing it for the first time.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, visite…
The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised concerns over the increasing rate of HIV infections among young people, particularly those between the ages of 15 and 24.
According to the Commission, recent data shows a worrying trend in which …
The fourth edition of the E-learning Awareness Week has opened at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
The four-day event, organised by the university’s E-Learning Centre, is being held on the theme: “Transf…
Ablekuma North has brought into sharp focus the menace of woman beaters, who in their youth specialized in picking quarrels with girls. The few fights they ever won were not with male counterparts. Such boys grew up to be incurable wife be…
A groundbreaking new study from World Animal Protection reveals that the vast majority of community members living near Kruger National Park in South Africa support humane, wildlife-friendly conservation and are ready to move away from tro…
More than 100 teachers and workers of the Adabraka Cluster of Schools yesterday benefited from a free health screening organised by Patholab Medical Laboratory as part of its 25th anniversary celebration.
The screening, held on the…
Capacity building training for farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) practices in some parts of the Upper East Region has contributed to improved crop yields, and greater food availability amongst farmers in some strife-torn communiti…
The Director-General (D-G) of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has urged stakeholders from the public, private, and civil society sectors to move beyond awareness campaigns and invest in sustainable, inclus…
The Minister for Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, has said that the Defence Industries Holding Company (DIHOC) Limited stands in readiness to partner government in the execution of some major projects in the country.
According to him…
Teacher unions have been urged to drive educational policies to ensure their effective implementation in the country.
This is because teachers know the realities of the educational system, and therefore, would be able to tell the gove…
The First Lady and President of the Lordina Foundation, Lordina Dramani Mahama, says the health and well-being of all Ghanaians, especially young people, women and vulnerable groups, is very dear to her heart.
She said every nation ne…
Key players in Ghana’s agricultural sector are urging the government to take swift action to ban the illegal trade in donkey hides.
They warn that if the current rate of donkey slaughter continues unchecked, the species could face e…
The Global Africa Summit, aimed at boosting trade, investment, and partnerships between Africa and its diaspora, has been launched in Accra
The event, set for December, will bring together investors, professionals, and business lead…
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) is prioritising high-yielding investments to generate more revenue so as to deliver good indexation every year, the Director-General, Kwesi Afeh Biney, has assured.
He said SS…
Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that thousands of rounds of military ammunition transferred from the Ghana Armed Forces to the National Security Secretariat in 2024 have not been accounted for.
Dr Boamah made the …
The United Nations is urging governments to accelerate efforts to make trade systems more inclusive and sustainable, highlighting limited support for vulnerable groups including small and medium-sized enterprises, women traders and the agr…
A new report from the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) offers over 40 innovative and actionable strategies for countries in the region to close the development financing gap. This comes as fina…
“Before this support, we had a lot of difficulties accessing water. We used to fetch it from the river. It was very distant for us, and we suffered from many diseases. But now, since we’ve had water available to everyone, cholera h…
Retired three-time U.S. diplomat, Ambassador Pamela Bridgewater has launched her memoir, ‘Bridging Troubled Waters,’ that chronicles her extraordinary 34-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service. The book delves into her personal journey, f…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will carry out planned maintenance works across five regions on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
The exercise, which forms part of efforts to improve service delivery, is expected t…
For the first time in 20 years, the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15) returns to Africa, with its debut in Southern Africa, at Victoria Falls from 23-31 July. Amid growing threats to the continent’s wetlands—including urbanisation, agr…
The Lordina Foundation has donated a range of medical equipment and supplies to the Techiman North Constituency to support healthcare services in the area.
The items were formally presented by the First Lady and President of the Found…
A change of a chief as a result of death, abdication or destoolment does not affect the status of land sale transactions existing within the jurisdiction before a new chief ascends the throne.
A Justice of the Court of Appeal, Justice…
Parents should limit their children’s use of smartphones and social media, according to new research. A study released Monday found that using smartphones before age 13 could damage kids’ mental health.
Smartphone use by children youn…
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced the government’s plan to recruit 12,000 new personnel into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) over a three-and-a-half-year period, beginning in 2025.
Speaking during the Gov…
The Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, says Ghana’s presidential jet has been grounded due to extensive corrosion and remains unfit for service.
Speaking at a press conference dubbed “Government Accountability Series” in Acc…
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana hosted the fifth edition of the Nimdie Series, bringing together entrepreneurs and thought leaders to explore how Ghanaian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can stay compet…
The names of 60 private schools where the government has extended the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy to include have been published by the Ministry of Education.
Since the policy's inception by the Akufo-Addo administration in 2…
Over 10,000 residents in Berekum have been targeted to benefit from free healthcare services as part of the upcoming medical outreach by Ghana Medical Relief (GMR). The initiative, scheduled to run from July 21 to July 25, 2025, will pro…
The National Union of Tricycle Operators of Ghana has reiterated its call for the swift legalisation and regulation of tricycle and Okada operations, highlighting the sector’s role in providing jobs and reducing youth-related crime in …
RUWA-Ghana, a women’s rights not-for-profit organisation, has launched a campaign to promote Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) in the Upper West Region using gender transformative tools such as social media.
RUWA-Ghana, throu…
Visitors to the United States will need to pay a “visa integrity fee,” according to a provision of the Trump administration’s recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The fee applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas t…
The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, has outlined series of activities to mark this year’s World Public Relations Day, celebrated globally on July 16.
“This year’s theme: “Building Bridges and NavigatingPolarisation”, undersc…
Ghana has paid $24.5 million to GAVI to secure a regular supply of vaccines, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Health Minister, has disclosed.
He said the Government had demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the health and well-being of the…
The Ghana Library Authority (GhLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Alhassan Betintiche Ziblim as its new Acting Executive Director, effective June 16, 2025.
This appointment comes at a strategic time when GhLA is poise…
The management of the Police Hospital in Accra has announced plans to conduct a mass burial for 300 unidentified and unclaimed bodies currently held at its mortuary. The solemn exercise is scheduled for August 11, 2025.
According to an…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on West African countries not to allow artificial borders to divide them, but to unite and work together in addressing shared challenges such as money laundering, terrorism …
The Veterinary officers in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region have destroyed over 500 affected chickens in a poultry farm at Abor to prevent the spread of avian influenza in the area.
The move, according to the officers, was to p…
About 150 delegates from 30 countries are expected in Accra from August 10-17, 2025, for the triennial Congress of the Union Catholique Africaine de la Presse (UCAP), which will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the preservation of…
Crimes against humanity and genocide have a profound negative impact on our world, leading to widespread human suffering, destabilizing communities, and undermining global stability. This is why the World Day for International Justice is s…
The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, is expected to address the nation today, Monday, July 21, 2025, to provide key updates on Ghana’s security landscape.
The address, part of the Government Accountability Series, will…
The President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Rev. Isaac Owusu, has called for the establishment of a strong legal framework to secure the recent reinstatement of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)…
The government has outlined plans to train and deploy 6,000 young people as community medical first responders through a joint programme between the Youth Employment Agency and the National Ambulance Service.
The move is aimed at addr…
While the world often talks about Africa’s potential, Madji Sock is helping Senegalese women realise it. As co-founder and president of Haskè Ventures, she embodies the shift from theory to action, nurturing job-creating ventures that spea…
This pan-African tribute charts the journey of Madiba, freedom fighter, reconciler, and visionary, whose belief in the power of sport helped shape the very foundations of the modern Sport for Development and Peace (SDP) movement.
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The C&I Energy + Storage Summit Zambia (https://apo-opa.co/3IzeiGS), a landmark event for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, is set to launch on 27-28 August 2025 at The Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka.
The C&I En…
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of…
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