This thematic focus is based on the observation that Africa’s, and indeed the global, conflict landscape is increasingly complex, evidencing a multiplicity of conflict types, actors and dynamics, as well as hybridity of motives, with polit…
The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:
“Canada is deeply troubled by South Africa’s announcement that it has submitted a notice of withdrawal from the International Criminal Cour…
The National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) has urged the Electoral Commission, political parties, government agencies, civil society and Eminent Persons to remain committed to steps that would enhance transparency and confidence in the elec…
President John Mahama has urged the youth to venture into aquaculture, saying the fishing sub-sector holds a lot of revenue prospects for them to exploit.
He said aquaculture was critical in the government’s ongoing plan to transform th…
The Minority in Parliament has raised issues with the terms of a gas sales agreement between the Ghana government and West Africa Gas Limited (BVI).
The agreement is for the delivery of gas in Tema to run selected thermal power plants w…
The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG) and Civic Initiative Forum (CFI) would engage 1,100 electoral agents to observe and monitor the December Presidential and Parliamentary elections.
They would also establish 10 Civil Society…
The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Saturday, October 22, 2016, ended his four-day tour of the Ashanti Region, with a clarion call on residents to rally behind him and vote massively…
The vice-president, Mr Kwesi Amissah Arthur, has called on Ghanaians to support the ruling National Democratic Congress ( NDC) by voting massively for it to consolidate power to continue with its development programmes.
He stressed that…
The Northern Regional Police Command has granted bail to the Northern Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Daniel Bugri Naabu, for allegedly making an inflammatory statement on a campaign platform.
Mr Naabu, who repor…
The Effutu Municipal Assembly, in conjunction with the Municipal Election Taskforce, is to launch an intensive Civic Education programme to ensue incident-free elections on December 7 in the area.
Under it, the assembly will organize se…
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has called on Ghanaians to be wary of the change being touted by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) describing it as a “retrogressive change”. He urged Ghanaians to vote massively to retain President John Mah…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in partnership with the Regional Advisory Information and Network Systems (RAINS) has organised a day's training for Inter Party Dialogue Committees (IPDCs) on the need for peaceful electi…
One hundred and forty-seven (147) parliamentary candidates from five political parties and eight independent candidates are contesting the 34 seats in the Greater Accra Region in the 2016 elections.
Out of the number, 119 are males and …
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has launched its report on political parties' electoral promises on education.
The report dubbed: “Civil Society Evaluation of Electoral Promises Under Education; Achievements, Cha…
Lionel Messi scored an injury-time penalty as Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia and go top of La Liga.
Messi had given Barca a controversial lead after offside Luis Suarez jumped out the way of his low shot.
Valencia then f…
The disqualified Presidential Candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), Mr Hassan Ayariga, says he is suspending his presidential campaign until the court’s ruling on the suit his party has filed against his disqualification.
“Becau…
The national president of Justice and Peace Commission of the Catholic Church, Mr Matthew Eghan, has announced that the Catholic Church will deploy 2,000 election observers across the country during the 2016 general election.
The observ…
The legal tussle over the disqualification of the presidential aspirant of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP), Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, from the upcoming general election will be heard by the Accra High Court on October 25, 2016.
The cour…
President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated an invitation to the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo to have a one-on-one presidential debate.
President Mahama first threw the challenge in March 2016 when he sa…
The Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, is spearheading efforts to reconcile members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Northern Region to enable the party to achieve its agenda of reclaiming seats…
The Vice President, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur says a vote for any party other than the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December election, will amount to a wasted vote.
According to the Vice President the government has perfo…
The media has been urged to display a high level of professionalism during the forth-coming presidential and parliamentary elections. “The media need to maintain a high level of accuracy and impartiality. Media that are doing objective cov…
South Africa was elected as a member of the AU Peace and Security Council during the AU Summit held in Addis Ababa in January 2015. South Africa’s Ambassador to the African Union, Ambassador Ndumiso Ntshinga, who also serves as South Afric…
The campaign strategy in the Volta Region has entered a high gear as the two main political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP), have resorted to accusations and counter-accusations to attract the …
The First Lady, Mrs Lordina Mahama, has said belonging to different political parties should not create any enmity among people.
She has therefore advised politicians and especially the youth to eschew violence and promote peace in the …
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council (NPC), Mr. Francis Azuimah, has urged media practitioners to work with the National Peace Council in promoting peace in the country, ahead of the December election.
He said the media…
The Electoral Commission (EC) is to appoint collation officers to undertake the counting of ballot papers and coalition of figures for each polling station, so that returning officers can concentrate on conducting a smooth electoral proce…
? CAADP is having positive effects toward greater food security in countries that have implemented the CAADP process.
? Besides the need to continue the progress towards eliminating hunger and undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies an…
The 21 Nigerian schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram militants last week after two-and-a-half years' captivity urgently need support to reintegrate into their communities where they risk abuse and rejection, aid groups and psychologists said on…
The National Commission on Civic Education (NCCE) has organized a community durbar at Old-Ningo in the Ningo-Prampram District to educate the electorate on the December 7 general elections.
Mr Albert Odoi Anim, NCCE Greater Accra Region…
Mr Nurudeen Mohammed, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Dome-Kwabenya, has said his party is poised to take over the seat from opposition New Patriotic Party.
He said: “The Dome-Kwabenya Constituency is …
Mr Asiedu Nketia, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress, has assured losers of the parliamentary primaries that they would be catered for when the party retains the seat of Government after December.
Addressing some …
Commissioner of Police (COP) Kofi Boakye, the Ashanti Regional Commander, has pledged the resolve of the police to go the extra mile to assure everybody of adequate security protection.
Performing the ceremony to inaugurate a newly buil…
"The Promise of the National Democratic Congress Government to provide each district with a modern hospital is on course and would receive more attention in my second term of office," President John Dramani Mahama has announced.
He said…
Ahaji Abdulai Baba, Vice Chairman of Ghana Developing Communities Association (GDCA), has called on the politicians to avoid using intemperate language during their campaigns. He said there is the need for the politicians to end insults a…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has commended the European Union for supporting the Commission to embark upon voter education in all the ten regions of the country.
Mr Samuel Akuamoah, the Deputy Chairman of Operatio…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured the chiefs and people of the northern part of Volta Region that their age-old petition for the creation of the Oti Region will be considered in his next term.
"It is possible to create a new reg…
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has promised to ensure value for money on all projects if voted into office.
According to the party, it will ensure that Ghanaians get value-for-money and that Ghanaian businesses have a pride of…
The National Democratic Party (NDP) and two others have dragged the Electoral Commission (EC) to court over the disqualification of its presidential candidate, Mrs Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, from contesting the December 7, 2016 preside…
The Central Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Kwamena Duncan, has urged the electorate not to fall for ‘juicy’ gifts being distributed by the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
He said the gover…
Alhaji Shamsu Kwakwa, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Campaign Committee, says President John Dramani Mahama’s quest for Ghanaians to upgrade their knowledge, especially people living in zongo communities is unm…
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Amasaman, Mr. Emmanuel Nii Laryea-Okai, has given an upbeat assessment of his chances in the coming polls. He told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that he had kept faith with the people and had no doubt in his…
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Afigya-Kwabre, Mr. Kwaku Oppong-Kyekyeku Kaakyire, has received high marks for the good job he is doing to improve access and quality of education in the area.
The District Education Directorate sa…
Vice President Kwesi Amissah-Arthur has stated that this year’s election is a choice between realism and political opportunism, therefore voters must choose wisely.
He said the NDC Manifesto, which represented practicality, had much mor…
Mr. Mark M. N. Dagbee, the Upper West Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, has said the passage of the Creative Arts Bills would not benefit the people of the Region because it has no theatre or building to host arts,dance…
The Ashanti Regional Council of Ulamau and Imams has joined the campaign to keep the nation calm as it talks the youth in the Zongo communities out of anything evil, reckless and unlawful.
Sheikh Abdul Mummin Haroun, the Regional Imam, …
The Ghana Integrity Initiative Coalition has expressed its worry that the emerging trend of ‘Vote Selling’, if not addressed, could erode the moral and ethical fibre of the society.
The Coalition, made up of four civil society organisat…
The embattled National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Paul Afoko, has no intention of joining the campaign of the party ahead of the December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections until he is reinstated, Nana Yaw Osei, …
President John Dramani Mahama on Monday inaugurated the Kpando water supply expansion project as he arrived in the Volta Region on his campaign tour to a rapturous welcome.
Hundreds blazed the sun to line the streets waving NDC flags as…
All hope is not lost for the 13 disqualified presidential aspirants in this year’s elections as the Electoral Commission (EC) promises to accept their candidature if it is compelled by the law court to do so.
Speaking at a media engage…
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