The Ministry of Defence has announced the withdrawal of military protection for all civilians not legally entitled to such services, in what officials say is a decisive step to restore discipline and end abuse within Ghana’s security sec…
The governing board of the Lands Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUPSA) and the governing council of the Institute of Local Government Studies (ILGS) were on Friday inaugurated in Accra by the Minister of Local Government, Chieftain…
Ghana is making a significant move in its fight against the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the launch of the NCD-CareNet Intervention, spearheaded by the STOP NCD Research Centre.
This innovative, systems-thinki…
A 10-Member Steering Committee to spearhead efforts in aligning health delivery services within the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to the government’s “24-hour Economy” policy has been inaugurated in Accra yesterday.
Chaired by the Direct…
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has successfully held a hybrid introductory AI training session for nominated focal persons from Sector Ministries and Key Institutions serving as a preparatory step for t…
More than 30 per cent of adults living in Ghana have hypertensive conditions, a new study has revealed.
Out of the figure, at least six per cent are also diagnosed of diabetes with majority of them undiagnosed or poorly managed placing …
The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Ministry of Commodities and Plantations to support the VRCC to cultivate Kenaf tree for…
Ghana's financial sector is showing significant signs of stability and recovery following the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP).
According to the IMF, most of the banks have met or exceeded their recapitalization targets by the cl…
A study by the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) has revealed that affordability remains a major barrier to the treatment for chronic conditions such as diabetes and …
A six-member executive of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has been sworn into office, with a primary objective of prioritising the welfare and interest of journalists and other media practitioners.
The Acting Chief Justice, Ju…
From Lomé, a Continental Call to Reclaim Joy, Movement, and Mental Health in African Urban Spaces
In a context where mental health remains one of the most urgent and under-addressed challenges facing Africa’s youth, the Bluemind Foundat…
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has cut the sod for the reconstruction of the 161KV Anwomaso-Kumasi transmission line project.
The project is aimed at enhancing power evacuation capacity, improving v…
The government plans to establish a rehabilitation centre in the Ashanti Region for persons struggling with gaming addiction as part of efforts to address the social effects of gambling and sports betting in the country.
The Minister …
The University of Ghana has lifted the restriction on social gatherings on its Legon campus with immediate effect, marking a significant shift in its COVID-19 response measures.
In a notice issued by the Office of the Dean of Student …
The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Hon. Kingsley Agyemang, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with De Montfort University (DMU) in Leicester, United Kingdom, aimed at expanding educational opportunities for student…
The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has issued a two-month ultimatum to property owners with unapproved developments to regularise their building permits.
According to a statement issued by the Assembly and signed by the Public Rela…
The Minister for the Interior, Mr Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has called for a national mind-set shift toward safety as a shared civic responsibility.
Consequently, he urged both public and private institutions to embed safety into eve…
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has launched the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report, highlighting gains in international arrivals, domestic tourism, and sustainable initiatives, while urging stakeholders to work together in advancing the secto…
The Ghana Medical Relief (GMR), a non-profitable international humanitarian organisation, has reiterated its continuous commitment to improve healthcare delivery in deprived communities in the country.
It mentioned for instance, the …
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated the government’s commitment to partner with the private sector to provide world-class education that equips students with skills needed for their respective profe…
The Acting Chief Justice, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, on Friday administered the oaths of office and allegiance to the newly elected executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and reminded them to uphold professionalism and highest…
The Chief Executive Officer of the newly inaugurated Accra London Health Centre, Dr Vanessa Apea, has underscored the importance of basic public health practices in preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
“O…
The organizers of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) have announced the official pre-event launch of the Global Africa Summit – Accra Edition.
The launch will take place on Friday, July 18, 2025, at The Palms by Eagle Hotel in Accra.
T…
The Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to Ghana, Mr Mohammed Lawan Gana, has called for a renewed commitment and strategic reassessment of the regional bloc’s policies as ECOWAS marks its 50…
The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is set to collaborate with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to transform Ghana’s agricultural sector through a major boost in agribusiness investment and development.
This was di…
The World Health Organization is now recommending that countries include an HIV drug newly approved for prevention, lenacapavir, as a tool in their efforts to fight HIV infections – especially for groups most at risk and in areas where t…
Three-time United States Ambassador, Pamela E. Bridgewater has announced the launch of her anticipated memoir, Bridging Troubled Waters, written to include anecdotes from her success stories against all odds, and the key figures in her lif…
Management and the Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign dubbed “Operation ALL MUST PAY,” aimed at clearing outstanding customer arrears.
The campaign will run from…
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has renewed its call for collective responsibility to tackle the corruption menace in all its facets.
It noted the devastating impact of corruption on the country's development.
"Corruptio…
Ningo-Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, has renewed his call for justice over the assault he suffered during the 2019 Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election, accusing the Ghana Police Service of neglecting his complaint for more than five year…
It is well-known that democracy in Africa faces increasing challenges from military coups, electoral violence, and unconstitutional power grabs. However, a recent DemCap Report, in collaboration with the Centre for Democratic Development (…
The Presidency Communications Office will on Monday, 14 July 2025, launch a Government Accountability Series to provide regular mid-year briefings on the work of individual ministries.
In a Facebook post on Sunday, July 13, 2025, the …
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced that it will carry out planned maintenance works in parts of the Greater Accra Region on Monday, July 14, 2025, as part of efforts to improve service delivery to its customers.
In a…
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released the approved academic calendar for the 2025/2026 academic year, outlining key dates for Kindergarten, Primary, and Junior High Schools across the country.
In a press release signed by Dan…
The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called on the Service’s Public Relations Officers (PROs) to embrace innovation and set a new benchmark for health communication in the country…
France and Ghana are set to sign a bilateral agreement on the restructuring of Ghana’s sovereign debt, the French Ambassador to Ghana, Jules Armand Aniambossou, has announced.
He said France was supporting Ghana’s economic recovery th…
Ghanaians holding valid US visas can continue to travel under their existing terms despite recent changes to the visa validity schedule, the United States Embassy in Ghana has confirmed in an exclusive interview with GraphicOnline.
Sp…
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro said Paris St-Germain "lost their heads" in the aftermath of Sunday's Club World Cup final.
The Brazil forward, 23, ended up on the floor during an incident involving PSG manager Luis Enrique, as tempers f…
The government has granted two of the allowances demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA).
The two allowances were agreed at a high-stakes meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, t…
Mr Osama Makkawi Khogali, the UNICEF Country Representative, has called for a multifaceted collaboration among key players, especially in education and health, to re-strategise better ways to improve on the registration of new births.
H…
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) has organised a three-day science outreach program to empower learners to appreciate Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Science (STEM) education.
The program, organis…
Ghana is witnessing a sharp increase in oncology or cancer incidences with approximately 27,385 new cases reported in 2022 alone, with 17,944 associated deaths.
Roughly, 24,000 new cases are being recorded annually, with the Volta Regio…
The 2024 National HIV and sub national HIV Estimates and Projections show that the Greater Accra, Ashanti and Eastern regions have the highest numbers of persons living with the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections.
According t…
The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has revealed that 92 per cent of the government's Agenda 111 health project has been completed.
The disclosure was made during the launch of the 2024 Ghana Social Develo…
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) salvaged property valued at GH¢203.3 million from January to June 2025, up from GH¢71.9 million during the same period in 2024.
According to the GNFS Comparative Trend Report, the cost of damage in…
The European Union (EU) has presented 51 motorbikes and 15 tricycles to Agriculture Extension Agents (AEAs) and farmer groups in the Upper West Region.
The items are to support AEAs in extending their services to all communities withi…
The Paramount chief of the Anum Traditional Area, Akusiaku Brempong Kumi Sasraku VIII, has released 1000 acres of land located at Anum in the Eastern region to the Ghana Prisons Service.
The land was to be used as training School and fa…
Accessing BECE and WASSCE results online through the purchase of scratch cards are not compulsory for candidates, the West African Examination Council (WAEC) said on Thursday.
Mr John K. Kapi, the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC, told the …
MIHOSO International Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with support from the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) has launched the implementation of Sexual Gender-based Violence (SGBV) campaign in the Tano North Municipalit…
Gun-related violence surged sharply across Ghana in the first quarter of 2025, with 53 incidents recorded, compared to 15 during the same period in 2024.
This represents a 253.3 per cent increase, according to the First Quarter Open-Sou…