Drone strike near Dubai airport as Iran’s president apologises to Gulf nations for attacks
Source: BBC Footage shared on social media this morning shows what appears to be a drone impact within the perimeter of Dubai International Airport. The footage, filmed from an industrial area just south of the airport, shows an explosion close to a terminal building. The person filming can be heard saying “another drone” and there […]
President Mahama frames democratic maturity as blueprint for Ghana’s national reset
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: President John Dramani Mahama’s address at the 69th Independence Day celebrations served as both a reflection on Ghana’s democratic endurance and a roadmap for a “national reset.” Speaking from Jubilee House, the President framed the country’s political journey as a global benchmark for stability. He […]
Ghana demands UN war crimes probe after missile attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: The government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest with the United Nations following a missile attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers critically injured. In a statement issued on March 7, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said […]
About 390 students participate in Tamale’s 69th Independence Day parade
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong About 390 students from primary, junior high and senior high schools in the Tamale Metropolitan Area took part in this year’s 69th Independence Day parade. The parade, held at the Jubilee Park, saw school children from six primary schools, four junior high schools and three senior high schools exhibiting remarkable marching […]
In pictures: Ghana’s 69th Independence Day address at the Jubilee House
President John Mahama addressed citizens and dignitaries at the Jubilee House in Accra as Ghana marked its 69th Independence Day on 6 March. The ceremony brought together former presidents, government officials, diplomats, traditional leaders, members of the security services, school children and youth to commemorate Ghana’s independence from British colonial rule in 1957. In his […]
Ghana’s present cannot be separated from its past – President Mahama
The President, John Dramani Mahama, has urged Ghanaians to honour the country’s history as the nation works toward a prosperous future. Addressing dignitaries and citizens during Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration at Jubilee House, President Mahama said the country’s present cannot be separated from the sacrifices of its past leaders. “This is our story. This […]
Middle East conflict strains African supply chains, Ramaphosa says
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the escalating conflict in the Middle East is causing significant disruption to African supply chains and driving up energy costs across the continent. Speaking on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at the Africa Energy Indaba conference in Cape Town, Mr Ramaphosa […]
US, Israel ramp up strikes against Iran as Middle East conflict enters second week
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: Military operations across the Middle East entered a volatile new phase on Friday as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran reached its seventh day. While Iranian missile launches have seen a sharp decline, the Trump administration has ramped up its offensive, striking […]
CLOGSAG instructs members to “stay home” from Monday, March 9, 2026
By Kwame Amoako The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has officially directed its members to embark on a nationwide strike starting Monday, March 9, 2026. The directive was issued on March 5, 2026 and signed by Executive Secretary Isaac Bampoe Addo, instructing all staff within the Civil Service and Local Government Service […]
ECG assures public of accurate meter billing system
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has assured consumers and stakeholders that its meter billing system meets international standards. This comes after concerns were raised by a section of consumers about the fast depletion of prepaid units, a phenomenon they claim was not common until recently. In a press release signed by ECG’s Communication Director, […]
Remembering Nkrumah: A personal reflection on power, media and nation-building
By Adama Fuseini I remember my Social Studies classes vividly, sitting there as a child, learning Ghana’s history not as distant events but as living moments. I learned how we were colonized, how our dignity was stripped, and how Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah stood before the world and declared: “At long last, Ghana is free […]
US sinks Iranian warship, NATO intercepts missile as Middle East conflict enters day 6
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: The Middle East has descended further into a state of high-intensity warfare as the conflict enters its sixth day with no signs of cooling. In a significant maritime escalation, a United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship in international waters off the coast of […]
UWR: Kojokperi Traditional Council bans illicit hunting
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludu The Kojokperi Traditional Council has taken a bold step to protect the environment by banning illicit hunting in the traditional area. The move is to counter the alarming rate of wildlife depletion in the Kojokperi enclave. The Chief of Duang, Kuoro Sumaila Tambogikuon, who read the statement on behalf of the Paramount […]
NDC’s Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East by-election
By Sharon Zoe Williams In a resounding victory that has captured the attention of the nation, Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed has been officially declared the Member of Parliament (MP-elect) for the Ayawaso East Constituency. Securing a decisive 10,884 votes, his win marks a significant turning point for the constituency, as supporters celebrate a campaign built […]
