The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Michael Drew, arrives in Ghana today for a four-day official visit that will see him participate in the nation's 69th Independence Day celebration and engage in high-level bilatera…
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has formally requested the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) to conduct an independent random test of its meters in both laboratory and field settings, following mounting concerns from prepaid custome…
No Ghanaian has been killed or injured in the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has assured.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday evening, Mr Ablakwa sai…
The Australian government has once again demonstrated its commitment to climate resilience and agriculture in Africa with the launch of the Africa-Australia Partnership.
The project, spearheaded by the Australian Centre for Internatio…
The Climate Vulnerable Forum and V20 Finance Ministers (CVF-V20) and the Government of Ghana, led by the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, has launched the Akosombo Loss and Damage Funding Program (AkoL…
The Paediatric Society of Ghana has issued an urgent warning that illegal mining (galamsey) poses a severe threat to children’s health and brain development, with irreversible consequences for Ghana’s future.
The Society called on gov…
Health officials at the Tema General Hospital have called for an urgent shift in how Ghanaians perceive and respond to tuberculosis (TB), warning that silence and late reporting remain major drivers of the spread of the disease.
Mr Max…
The St Mary’s Senior High School has celebrated its 76th Anniversary Speech and Prize-Giving Day with a call on stakeholders to prioritise digital literacy as the foundation for excellence and responsible citizenship.
The celebration…
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has convened a high-level meeting to deliberate on the proposed 2026 allocation formula for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund).
The new formula, described as a major reset in education …
Africa needs simplified visa regimes for delegates attending conferences across the continent, a tourism advocate has said.
The advocate, Lindiwe Rakharebe, Chief Executive Officer of the Durban International Convention Centre, noted…
Ahead of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) slated for March 9 to 20 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA, a three-day meeting has been held in Accra by civil society organisations (CSOs) fro…
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women globally, and the number of cases worldwide is estimated to reach over 3.5 million by 2050, new research has found.
In high-income countries, decades of investment in screening, e…
Restrictions imposed against the issuance of new domestic bonds under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme have now expired, the Ministry of Finance has said.
The three-year restriction measure was imposed in 2023 to preve…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afriembank) is projecting Ghana’s inflation to average 9.9 percent in 2026.
Although, the Bank maintains that macroeconomic conditions are gradually stabilizing, this projection is far below recent rate…
Last Friday’s Women in Geopolitics conversation confronted a difficult truth:
For over 115 years, from the first International Women’s mobilisation in 1911 to the Beijing Platform, the Maputo Protocol, Agenda 2063, and the SDGs, we have…
These are women from diverse backgrounds – lawyers, politicians, healthcare workers, entrepreneurs, authors, technologists and community organisers
When Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately…
The industry gathers in Barcelona for a week of keynotes, summits, and conferences to confront the world’s next phase of digital growth
MWC26 Barcelona opened its doors today, bringing together exhibitors, thought leaders, startups, and…
The SEED Project, together with implementation partners the Pan African Council, Champs for Change, and the Global Africa Business Accelerator (GABA) Center, has taken a major step toward launching the U.S.–Africa Youth Talent Combine and …
President John Dramani Mahama has called on African countries to allow citizens and civil society organisations to take cases directly to the continent’s human rights court, saying governments have nothing to fear from wider access to ju…
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the appointment of two journalists, Valentina Ofori-Afriyie and Fred Duhoe, to communications roles at the ministry.
In a brief Facebook post on Monday, March 2, …
Two Ghanaians have been presented with the prestigious Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) International Leadership award for their exceptional leadership and global impact in advancing industry best practices.
…
The Ghana National Ambulance Service has revealed that processes are underway to procure 400 new ambulances and 500 medical motorbikes to improve service delivery and response times.
According to the Service, the ambulances will com…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory for Ghanaians planning to undertake Umrah – the nonmandatory lesser pilgrimage made by Muslims to Mecca, which may be performed at any time of the year – citing the rapidly …
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced the development in a Facebook post on Monday, March 2, 2026, confirming that the evacuation had been completed without incident.
“I am delighted to announce that we h…
The Embassy of Ghana in Doha has directed all Ghanaian nationals living in the State of Qatar to register with the mission as part of emergency preparedness measures amid rising tensions in the region.
In a statement issued on March 2…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pursuing a strategic roadmap aimed at achieving full regional integration by 2050.
The initiative seeks to remove barriers separating member states and promote peace, security,…
NIGERIANS living in Ghana are to benefit from a new welfare and insurance scheme following the launch of an All Nigeria Community (ANC) welfare card by Nigeria’s High Commissioner in Accra.
Speaking at the launch in Accra on Thursday,…
THE International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has held a national stakeholders forum in Accra to create a unified national conversation around the strategic importance of facility management in Ghana’s socio-economic developme…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has advised Ghanaians to avoid non-essential travel to and from the Middle East amid escalating hostilities that are raising serious security concerns.
It has also urged Ghanaians residing in Midd…
The School of Languages at the University of Ghana has called for urgent and coordinated action to safeguard Ghana’s indigenous languages from decline.
According to the School, rapid technological advancement, coupled with inadequate …
Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, the First Lady, has been enstooled as the Nkosuohemaa (Development Queenmother) of the Akroso Asukawkaw Traditional Area in the Oti Region.
She was enstooled under the stool name, Nana Oseadeeyo Odamewaa II…
Accra Metropolitan University has inaugurated a Legal Advisory Board as part of preparations to roll out its Bachelor of Laws programme, signalling what the institution describes as a decisive step towards establishing a credible and eth…
The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for a renewed national commitment to peace, tolerance and unity, urging Ghanaians to reject all attempts to use religion as a tool for division.
She made the appeal o…
President John Dramani Mahama has assured cocoa farmers that the measures instituted to reform the cocoa sector will bring total transformation and guarantee fair prices going forward.
He said the prices would be fair enough to enable…
Professor Hamidatu Darimani, the Vice-Chancellor of the Dr Hilla Limann Technical University (DHLTU), has reaffirmed the university’s commitment to ensuring inclusive access to tertiary education for all in its admission processes
T…
We enter the 115th International Women’s Month at a time when the global order is under profound strain.
Wars continue in Russia–Ukraine. Devastation persists in Israel–Palestine. Tensions escalate in DRC–Rwanda. New confrontations unfo…
At this year's Spring Festival Gala, the spotlight was stolen not by the singers or comedians, but by a troupe of choreographed robots and AI-generated visuals from "Seedance 2.0." As a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rece…
As Ghana prepares for local elections in 2027, new research presented in Accra today warns that violence against women in politics remains a significant barrier to democratic participation at the local level.
At a joint roundtable hoste…
How UNDP and global partners are tackling the root causes of violent extremism in Ghana’s borderlands
Across the world’s fragile borderlands where insecurity, climate stress, and marginalization intersect, communities often find themsel…
The Cocoa Marketing Company Ghana Limited (CMC), led by its Managing Director, Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at transforming Ghana’s cocoa sector through expanded local processing of cocoa beans.
CM…
The Volta Regional Chief Imam and the Sariki Zongo of Ho have presented food items valued at about GH¢60,000 to various Zango divisions in the region to support Muslims observing Ramadan.
The donation, made on Wednesday, February 25, …
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has announced a series of planned and emergency maintenance works across its operational regions, set to take place from Sunday, 1 March, through Thursday, 5 March.
According to a statement iss…
President John Dramani Mahama will leave Accra today, March 1, 2026, for Arusha in Tanzania to attend the opening of the 2026 judicial year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
A statement signed by the Minister of Gover…
The Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Doha, Qatar, has issued an urgent security advisory to all Ghanaians residing in Qatar following a missile attack that impacted areas in Doha.
In a statement dated February 28, the Embassy advi…
Africa's renewable energy sector is exploding—with solar, wind, storage, and green hydrogen projects ready to scale. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are the engines driving this transformation, deliv…
The Bluemind Foundation announces that its Founder and President, Marie Alix De Putter, has been selected to join the Praxis Africa Accelerator, an internationally recognized ecosystem supporting founders committed to building organization…
This announcement was made on February 14, 2026, in a message from President Xi Jinping to African Union leaders that were gathered in Addis Ababa. Starting May 1, China is going to apply zero tariffs on 100% of tariff lines for all 53 Afr…
Many people think you have to be dangerously thin to have an eating disorder, but that’s a myth. This misunderstanding is dangerous because it stops people from getting the help they need.
Experts are sharing a critical message during E…
One of the biggest calendar events in Cape Town takes place this weekend.
The much-anticipated Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras will be lighting up the streets this on Saturday, February 28.
This event will bring an end to a m…
The Gender and Reproductive Advocacy Youth (GRAY) Network, a youth-led non-profit organisation, has called on parents and caregivers to provide equal care and opportunities for the youth, especially children with disabilities.
The Netw…
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