The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is going through a consolidation process and establishing itself as an organisation that is driven by vision rather than merely projects.
Mr Chukuemeka B. Eze, the Executive Director of…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has disputed the allegation made by Vice President Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that the ex-President John Dramani Mahama, approved 13.9 million dollars for an official residence for Vice President.
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Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the parliament to extend his medical leave in the UK, amid concerns that his health may be worse than officials are publicly saying.
The 74-year-old leader, who has been out of the country …
Mr Emmanuel H. Bombande, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to keep doing good works for the benefit of humanity.
He explained that CSOs, which perform their …
The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, has condemned last Friday’s attacks on workers of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) offices in the Ta…
A group calling itself the Western Region New Patriotic Party (NPP) Zongo for Change has declared its solidarity with the Minister designate for Gender and Social Protection, Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba, insisting that she has no apologies to…
Fifty-five candidates including six females have been shortlisted for vetting on Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8 by the Upper West Regional (UWR) Secretariat of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as Municipal /District Chief Execu…
Delegates of the Young Diplomats of Ghana (YDG) have congratulated Ambassador Kwesi Quartey for making Ghana proud on his election and appointment as Vice Chair of the African Union (AU) Commission for a four-year term.
“With his vast e…
Parliament, seeking to expand its infrastructure, has solicited the support of the Government and people of China to build a new chamber block. At least, some legislators are complaining that the 275-member parliament is crowded and needs …
Mr François Pujolas, the French Ambassador, has underscored the indispensable role of the Ghanaian media in the nation's 2016 general election.
He was of the view that this was made possible in part due to the important role of the medi…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has pledged to execute the desires of Ghana’s political stalwart, Dr Joseph Boakye Danquah, in making Ghana deep-rooted in the tenets of freedom, the rule of law, equity and justice.
He said the…
Economic Community of West AfricanStaes(ECOWAS) will continue to strengthen partnership with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) for regional peace and security, Mr Alain Marcel Da Souza, President of the ECOWAS Commission ha…
Ghana is determined at strengthening its efforts at eradicating poverty through increased investments in human development, social inclusion and insurance for the wellbeing and dignity of all citizens.
Addressing the 55th United Nations…
The African Union has appointed Justice Bensaoula Chafika from Algeria and Justice Chizumila Rose Tujilane from Malawi to serve on the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for a six year period.
The two replace Justice Fatsah Ougu…
Former Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh failed to appreciate that democracy had taken root in West Africa. It left him on a hiding to nothing once he lost elections, writes Elizabeth Ohene.
If proof were needed that the political atmosphere …
The Member of Parliament for Kumbungu in the Northern Region, Mr. Ras Mubarak, is pushing for Parliament to consider making public the vote of legislators in bills and legislations that come before them.
According to him, doing this wou…
Removal of human interface and replacing it with technology innovation through full automation will be the panacea to bring efficiency and better service in some public organisations in the country, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, Minister-designate …
Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, Special Representative of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General for West Africa and the Sahel, has called for a National Reconciliation in Burkina Faso.
He said following the tumultuous events in the past t…
The US authorities have rolled back a controversial travel ban on people from seven mainly Muslim countries after a judge suspended it.
The state department said it was reversing the cancellation of visas, 60,000 of which were revoked a…
Madam Fidelia Kudaariwo, Former President of Tertiary Students Network of the New Patriotic Party (TESCON) has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo “For appointing competent people to hold various Ministerial portfolios in his …
The Majority New Patriotic Partly (NPP) caucus in Parliament has described as “pathetic” the response of the Minority National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus that the GHC 7 billion of expenditure uncovered was due to reforms being undert…
Dr Benjamin Anyagre, the Executive Director of Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute (KNII), has lauded Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for supporting Mr Kwesi Quartey, a Ghanaian Diplomat, to be elected the Deputy Chairman of the African Union.…
The US House of Representatives has voted to scrap regulations that require background checks for people purchasing guns with mental health issues.
The checks, introduced under the Obama administration, are believed to affect an estimat…
The US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said any use of nuclear weapons by North Korea would be met with an "effective and overwhelming" response.
Mr Mattis spoke in South Korea, where he had been reaffirming US support, before flying…
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos confirmed on Friday he will not run in this year's presidential election, calling an end to 38 years as head of state, but he will retain control of the powerful ruling party.
Dos Santos, aged 7…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has reiterated its commitment to continue all road projects initiated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) since it would benefit the people.
It was generally feared in communities and…
A former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Stephen Adei, has stated that politicians, political office holders and persons who have been involved in corruption in the past must not be…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asutifi South Constituency and a former Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Alhaji Collins Dauda, has received the “Most Dedicated Communal Servant of Ghana 2016” award.
His award was …
A Nigerian politician is appealing against his British conviction for corruption, claiming the Metropolitan Police investigation was itself mired in corruption.
James Ibori was released in December after four years in a British prison, …
A Nigerian woman has run up a £330,000 bill for NHS treatment after she gave birth prematurely to quadruplets in a London hospital.
The woman was taken ill on a flight from the US to Nigeria via Heathrow.
It comes as a group of MPs h…
Supporters of Etienne Tshisekedi, the Democratic Republic of Congo's veteran opposition leader, have gathered in the capital, Kinshasa, to express their shock at his death.
A prominent opponent of successive leaders, he was due to head …
A phone call between US President Donald Trump and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull has called into question a refugee resettlement deal.
The Washington Post reported Mr Trump called the conversation "the worst by far" of his calls with w…
Mr Raphael Godlove Ahenu, an international anti-corruption and human rights campaigner has called on leadership of Parliament to suspend the work of the vetting committee with immediate effect.
He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in an…
The Minority in Parliament has reacted to Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s imputing that the previous government failed to account for GHC7 billion they spent while in office.
Mr Cassiel Ato Forson, Ranking Member on Finance, told…
Mrs Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, the Minister-designate for Communications, on Wednesday assured Ghanaians that the Government would leverage on technology to assist in crime prevention. Mrs Owusu-Ekuful was addressing a question regarding how the…
An armed group attacked a U.N. technical team working along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon, killing five people and wounding several, the United Nations Office for West Africa said on Wednesday.
The attack occurred on Tuesday a…
Former President John Dramani Mahama has condemned attacks on some National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials and supporters by alleged national security personnel.
Mr Mahama in a post on Facebook Thursday mentioned the seizure of ca…
Five persons are gunning for the Council of State position in the Upper West Region. The five candidates who have submitted their forms are; the Niator Kuoru, Kuoru Barchen Nlowie Baninye, a Divisional Chief of the Buwa Traditional Counci…
The Spiritan University College Wing of the Tertiary Students Confederacy (TESCON) of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has appealed to the President to appoint Mr. Kwaku Ntim Twumasi, a physically-challenged successful businessman, as Ejisu-J…
The United States Ambassador, Robert P. Jackson, has reiterated his country’s commitment to support Ghana to undertake reforms and policies geared towards eradicating corruption from the public sector.
He said since corruption was one o…
The Paramount Chief of the Bongo Tradition Area, Naba Baba Salifu Lemyaarum, has described Mr Rockson Ayine Bukari, the President’s Nominee for the post of Regional Minister for the Upper East Region as a good leader with bold and resolute…
As many as 21 people have filed nominations in the Volta Region to contest the Council of State election slated for February 9. They include two females, of whom one is a traditional ruler and the other a journalist and social entrepreneu…
Professor Stephen Adei, a former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has stated that politicians, political office holders and persons who had been involved in corruption in the past must not be …
The Brong Ahafo Regional Executive members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) have been designated by the leadership of the party to settle amicably the matter between Kwaku Asomah-Kyeremeh and the Sunyani Traditional Council.
The executi…
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Tuesday expressed shock and dismay over the13.9 million dollars being expended on the construction of an accommodation for the Vice President.
He said such a huge amount could have been used t…
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has found out that there is a Gh¢7billion expenditure that has not been disclosed by the Mahama government, the Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed.
According to him, the ex…
Mr Dan Botwe, Minister Designate for Regional Reorganisation and Development, has justified the proposal to create four more administrative regions in the national development drive.
Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parlia…
Western Sahara has welcomed Morocco's readmission to the African Union, 32 years after members refused to withdraw support for the territory's independence.
It was a "good opportunity" and "a chance to work together," a top Western Saha…
The Congolese army on Tuesday said armed fighters belonging to the former M23 rebel group had captured four crew members of a military helicopter which crashed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last week, and that three died after be…
Former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has ruled himself out of the running for South Korean president.
In a surprise move, the leading conservative candidate blamed political slander and "various fake news" stories against him for his…
