AMA arrests 21 traders for selling on drains at Agbogbloshie
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has arrested twenty-one (21) traders for displaying and selling their wares on open drains at the Agbogbloshie Market, in violation of the city’s sanitation and public health regulations. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, was led by Public Health Officers from the Assembly as part of ongoing efforts to […]
Democracy Hub takes government to court over alleged ‘secret’ deal with U.S. on deportees
Democracy Hub has filed a case at the Supreme Court of Ghana questioning the constitutionality of a purported Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ghanaian government and the United States regarding the reception and detention of involuntarily repatriated West African nationals. The group contends that the MoU, which permits the temporary detention of deportees from […]
Madagascar military unit says it has seized power after weeks of political turmoil
What’s the president saying? President Andry Rajoelina has not yet commented on the announcement of the military take over. His exact whereabouts are unknown but he is widely believed to have left the country. Earlier Rajoelina had tried to dissolve the national assembly – the lower house of parliament – before it voted to impeach […]
Alleged murderer of journalist Ahmed Suale discharged
By Barbara Kumah Daniel Owusu Koranteng, the alleged killer of investigative journalist Ahmed Suale Hussein, has been discharged by the District Court in Madina. The late Suale Hussein was murdered in 2019 in what was widely believed to be a contract killing. Koranteng, a colleague and friend of the deceased journalist, had been charged with […]
Greater Accra Health Directorate marks World Mental Health Day, calls for more psychiatric staff
By Ewurabena Paha The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has marked this year’s World Mental Health Day with a call on the government to improve access to mental healthcare by providing adequate psychiatric nurses and psychologists to help reduce the rising cases of suicide and related deaths. Held under the theme “Access to services: Mental […]
Black Stars technical staff support Osu Children’s Home
By Kwame Bediako Fresh from securing Ghana’s fifth FIFA World Cup appearance, the Black Stars technical staff extended their celebrations with a visit to the Osu Children’s Home in Accra. The delegation made a heartfelt donation of assorted items to support the welfare of the children, emphasizing their commitment to giving back to the community […]
Military training voluntary this year, mandatory next year – NSA says
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Deputy Director General in charge of Operations at the National Service Authority, Donkor Fuseini has announced that the military training as part of the National Service is voluntary this year giving graduates the option to choose to be a part of it or not however will be mandatory with no […]
Ghana steps up work to develop rice that thrives on normal upland soils
By Charles S. Amponsah Ghana’s leading agricultural researchers are deepening work to develop new rice varieties that can thrive in drier, non-flooded soils, a move aimed at cutting methane emissions and helping farmers cope with worsening climate shocks. Dr. Kwaku Onwona-Hwesofour Asante, a Research Scientist at the CSIR-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI) and principal investigator for […]
Kamaldeen Sulemana wins Serie A goal of the month
By: Kwame Bediako Kamaldeen Sulemana has made history by becoming the inaugural inductee into the new Serie A Goal of the Month Hall of Fame. The Ghanaian winger claimed the prestigious award for the August–September period with a goal that left fans and experts breathless. His stunning strike against Juventus in Turin solidified his reputation […]
Three Italian police killed in apparently deliberate farmhouse explosion during eviction attempt
Three members of Italy’s military police, the carabinieri, were killed and another 13 officers injured in an explosion as law enforcement attempted to carry out an eviction near the northeastern city of Verona, authorities said on Tuesday. Two middle-aged brothers and their sister were detained in connection to the blast in the town of Castel […]
Government to waive taxes on agro-processing machinery – Deputy Trade Minister
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Sampson Ahi, has announced that the government will waive taxes on agro-processing machinery to attract investment and boost productivity in Ghana’s agribusiness sector. Speaking on behalf of the sector Minister at the Regional Agribusiness Dialogue held in Sunyani on Monday, October 13, […]
Google to spend $15 billion on AI data centre in biggest India investment
Google said on Tuesday it would invest $15 billion over five years to set up an artificial intelligence data centre in India’s southern state of Andhra Pradesh, its biggest ever investment in the world’s most populous nation. The U.S. tech giant’s plan comes amid a tense diplomatic standoff between New Delhi and Washington over tariffs […]
NSA and Ghana Police Service deserve a nod
By: Helga Gokah The National Sports Authority,NSA, and the Ghana Police Service must be hugely commended for the impeccable organization of the final group qualifier of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between Ghana and Comoros on Sunday. The apt and strategic plans put in place and executed on the day were beyond regular expectations, as […]
Health Minister swears in governing board for Ghana Medical Trust Fund
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, urging members to uphold integrity, confidentiality, and dedication in the execution of their duties. The swearing-in ceremony, held in accordance with the Ghana Medical Trust Fund Act, 2025, marks a significant step toward […]
