On December 26, 2025, the Ghana Formed Police Unit (GHFPU 1, Rotation 9) conducted a Medical Outreach Programme in Bieh in the Guit County of Sudan.
The exercise provided medical relief and helped to foster community relations during…
As genomics increasingly shapes modern agriculture, Digital Sequence Information (DSI), the digital data derived from a plant’s DNA, has become a powerful tool for improving how crop genetic resources are accessed and used, particularly in…
ICRISAT hosted the launch of Workstream 3 – Digital Innovations under the Consortium for Red Palm Weevil Control (C4RPWC) at its headquarters in Hyderabad, marking a major push toward predictive, digital-first prevention of one of the dest…
In the margins of the 18th edition of the Forum of Operators for the Guarantee of Economic Emergence in Africa (FOGECA), held from 18 to 20 December 2025 in Dubai, several subsidiaries of MIR Holding SAS (https://MIRHolding.Odoo.co…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has confirmed that a technical issue disrupting electricity credit purchases for MMS-compliant meters has been fully resolved.
In a statement issued on Monday, December 29, 2025, ECG said a…
In a year marked by conflict, five nations continue to rank among the world's most peaceful. Residents reveal how policies and culture shape daily life and create a sense of calm.
In 2025, peace has felt like a rare commodity. Globa…
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has welcomed the decision by the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Authority (DVLA) to suspend the proposed new vehicle number plate system but has warned that aspects of th…
Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho Central, Mr. Richmond Kofi Kpotosu, has announced that the construction of two bridges linking Sokode and Akrofu is expected to be completed and opened to traffic by the end of January 2026.
Mr. Kpot…
There is no category ‘A’ senior high school (SHS) in three of the six newly created regions.
They are the North East, Savannah and Oti regions, the Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has said.
He has, therefore, appealed to tradi…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed two new Mpox-related deaths, pushing the country’s cumulative death toll to six.
According to the latest Mpox update released by GHS dated December 22, 2025, 13 new cases have also be…
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a series of intelligence-led operations across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, dismantling several drug dens as part of a festive season crackdown dubbed Operation White Emb…
Firefighters from the Anfoega Fire Station in the Volta Region on Thursday, December 25, averted a potential disaster after a fuel tanker overturned at Fume due to brake failure.
The response team, led by Station Officer II (STN.OII) …
A new national tracking poll by Global InfoAnalytics has revealed that a majority of Ghanaians feel their standard of living has improved over the past year, reflecting optimism amid the rollout of the 2026 national budget.
The surv…
Residents of the Busunu Traditional Area in the Savannah Region have unveiled a five-year development plan aimed at improving living standards and accelerating socio-economic development.
Initiated by the chiefs and people of Busunu…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that the Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has formally responded to Ghana’s request for information regarding investigations into the tragic death of a Ghanaian s…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has said the nationwide teacher promotion examinations will proceed on Monday and Tuesday next week, issuing stringent guidelines that bar any candidate without an official index number from writing the …
The Ministry for the Interior has urged individuals in possession of illegal firearms to take advantage of the gun amnesty currently underway and voluntarily surrender their weapons before the January 15, 2026, deadline.
According to …
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) today announced the International Conference on Innovations to Transform Dryland Agriculture through South–South Cooperation, to be held 10–12 September 2026 at…
As part of activities to mark its 20th Anniversary, Staff of StarLife Assurance have commissioned a mechanized borehole for Precious Feet International, a home dedicated to the care and support of children with disabilities at Nsawam.
T…
Mr Bright Delali Agordzo, Volta Regional Chairman of the Ghana Red Cross Society, has expressed concern over declining youth volunteerism, warning that the trend threatens humanitarian services and weakens community support systems across …
Olam Food Ingredients Ghana Limited (ofi), a leading ingredients company, cashew exporter, and Licensed Buying Company (LBC) in Ghana’s cocoa sector, has refurbished and donated medical equipment to the Donkro Nkwanta Health Facility i…
A total of 204 newly qualified medical and dental practitioners have been formally inducted into the healthcare profession at a ceremony held in Accra on Friday.
The inductees joined a dedicated workforce of more than 14,000 professio…
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in collaboration with national stakeholders, has convened a high-level workshop in Koforidua, to develop a National Roadmap for reducing the use of Antimicrobials in poultry and…
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, in collaboration with Guinness Ghana PLC and with support from the Public Affairs Directorate of the Ghana Police Service, has launched a one-week festive sea…
The acting Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Denis Worlanyo Aheto, has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to partner with private investors and development partners in addressing accommodation challenges fa…
The Vice-Chairman of the Public Services Commission, Dr Irene Stella Agyenim-Boateng, has urged women in the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to continue to work hard alongside their male counterparts to maintain peace, ensure public safety an…
Forbes Africa has featured CIPA Holdings Group in its 2025 Spotlight on Ghana Edition for its role in advancing Ghana’s green transition and helping shape a new model for climate-aligned infrastructure development in the country. The featu…
Chool-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV) is a pervasive issue affecting hundreds of children across the country.
It encompasses physical, emotional, and sexual violence inflicted on pupils, students, teachers, and staff within educ…
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Mburudiba, has commended security agencies, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders for sustaining relative peace and calm in the region over the past year.
He attributed the…
The Speaker of Parliament, Mr. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has called for better remuneration for journalists, emphasising that their work is crucial to the country’s democratic development.
He said Parliament was open to consideri…
Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana has inducted a new Executive Committee to lead the organisation for the 2026/2027 term.
The induction took place during the organisation’s end-of-year hangout, dubbed “PR in the Park,” held on December 13, 2025, a…
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has expressed serious concern over the increasing pollution of Ghana’s seas caused by illegal mining activities, popularly known as galamsey, and the indiscriminate dumping of plastic …
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said plans were underway to make Sign Language the 13th official language in Ghana as part of reforms aimed at strengthening inclusive education for persons with disabilities.
The move, h…
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU) has called on the Government to address challenges facing key State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and to provide support for initiatives that will create jobs for youth.
The Union said the…
A nine-member Ministerial Advisory Board of the Ministry of Justice has been sworn into office and tasked to apply its expertise to support the Ministry’s mandate.
The Board is chaired by Mr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Minister of Justic…
Some selected officers from the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) from the northern sector, have attended a trainer of trainers’ workshop on gender-based violence in Kumasi.
The programme, the second in a series, followed the one hosted in …
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has urged all municipal, metropolitan and district chief executives (MMDCEs) to take immediate steps to clear filth and properly manage waste within thei…
It is the wish of every married couple to give birth to healthy babies.
However, the joy of Atia Salifu and his wife was cut short when they welcomed their first child with severe deformities.
The couple, who are illegal miners a…
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched two major reports as part of its mandate to generate evidence-based data to inform national development planning.
The reports include the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey …
Fresh data released by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed deep district-level inequalities in access to basic services, health outcomes and social protection, with more than half of children in 53 districts lacking any form of bi…
Transport operators across the country have intensified road safety education and driver monitoring to reduce accidents and ensure the safe movement of passengers during the festive season.
According to the operators, the initiative a…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has presented 20 brand new twin-turbo engine Toyota Prado vehicles to selected Colleges of Education.
The gesture, an initiative of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), with the su…
The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has completed a two week practical training exercise for newly recruited caterers in the Volta, Oti and Bono Regions, as part of efforts to strengthen implementation and improve the quality of me…
The Ghana Police Service has arrested 79 suspects during coordinated intelligence-based operations carried out in the Tema and Eastern regions as part of stepped-up security measures during the Christmas season.
The police announced o…
In a reversal likely to boost festive season tourism, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has announced the immediate reopening of two key historic forts just days after their unexpected closure.
Ussher Fort and James …
President John Dramani Mahama has used his Christmas message to reaffirm his administration’s “Resetting Ghana” policy agenda, outlining key governance and economic priorities aimed at placing the country on a path of inclusive growth …
The Management of Ghana Water Ltd (GWL) has assured customers, particularly in the Greater Accra Metropolis, of improved water supply in the coming days as the company intensifies interventions ahead of the Christmas and New Year festivi…
In a solemn display of faith and national unity, Aglow International Ghana has held a National Thanksgiving Service for the country, offering prayers and praises to God for peace, stability and His continued mercy over the country.
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On December 22 and 23, the United States signed four additional new, landmark global health Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Botswana, and Ethiopia, reinforcing U.S. leadership that delivers measurable…
The government will, from next year, increase the number of households under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme to 400,000.
Currently, there is a total of 350,000 households on the programme, translating into …
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