Ghana launches national campaign to end obstetric fistula by 2030
By Jones Anlimah Ghana is stepping up its fight against obstetric fistula with an ambitious national campaign aimed at eliminating the debilitating childbirth condition by 2030. The move coincides with global observance of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula and includes free surgeries across several health facilities in the country. This year, the focus […]
2025 Hajj: Two Ghanaian pilgrims reported dead, five others repatriated
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Head of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Hajj Taskforce, Alhaji Alhassan Bashir Alhassan Fuseini, popularly known as Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini, has announced the death of two Ghanaian pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca. However, Alhaji A. B. A. Fuseini did not disclose the names of the pilgrims who […]
Okudzeto Ablakwa: Foreign Minister makes midnight visit to assess 24-hour passport printing
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has paid a surprise midnight visit to the headquarters of the Passport Office in Accra to evaluate the newly introduced 24-hour chip-embedded passport production system. The around-the-clock operation, launched on April 28, 2025, aims to clear a backlog of applications and improve the delivery of passport […]
Catholic Bishops urge President Mahama to declare galamsey state of emergency
The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has declared its support for efforts by President John Dramani Mahama to arrest the menace of illegal mining (galamsey) in the country. Reverend Matthew Gyamfi, the GCBC’s President, who is also the Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese, urged the President to declare a limited state of emergency in all the affected zones […]
We will work closely with GRA to seal loopholes at ports – Ato Forson
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has announced that the government will work closely with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) to fix loopholes at the country’s ports. In a Facebook post on Friday, May 23, 2025, Dr. Forson said the move is part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s economy […]
Cedi stabilisation credited to government spending cuts – Prof. Bokpin
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has credited the ruling government with stabilising the Ghanaian cedi, attributing the currency’s recent appreciation against major foreign currencies to reduced government expenditure. Professor Godfred Bokpin, has credited the ruling government with stabilising the Ghanaian cedi, attributing the currency’s […]
Man arrested for unlawful possession of weapons at Nsawam-Adoagyiri
By Ashiadey Dotse The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested a man for the unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition in Nsawam-Adoagyiri, in the Eastern Region. According to a press release from the Police Public Affairs Unit, the suspect — identified as Abdul Rauf Salami, a resident of Adoagyiri Zongo — was picked up […]
John Dumelo inaugurates cattle ranch taskforce in Afram Plains
By Godfred Anku Kaali Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has inaugurated a new taskforce to help address long-running tensions between crop farmers and cattle herders in the Afram Plains. The Amankwakrom Cattle Ranch Taskforce was launched during the third edition of the Interprofessional Collaboration for Community Development (ICCD) Summit, organised by the […]
Three Ghanaian boxers reach finals at African Youth Championship
By Isaac Tetteh Three Ghanaian boxers have reached the finals of the ongoing African Youth Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea. Desmond Pappoe, George Dowuona, and Mathias Ashitey have all secured their places in the final bouts, underlining Ghana’s rising status in youth boxing. George Dowuona, competing in the 54kg category, delivered a dominant first-round victory, […]
Mobile Money transactions hit record GH¢365 billion in April 2025
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s mobile money services saw a significant boost in April 2025, with the total value of transactions reaching a record GHC 365.0 billion. This is the highest monthly figure recorded so far this year, according to new data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). The amount represents a 3.8% increase compared to […]
Omane Boamah: Defence Minister blames Akufo-Addo government for grounded presidential jet
Defence Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah, says Ghana’s presidential jet is out of service for repairs abroad after being run down by the previous Akufo-Addo administration. His remark comes after claims by some New Patriotic Party (NPP) members that Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang used a chartered flight to return from the UK on Thursday, […]
Ghana reforms health financing as global aid declines
Ghana is ramping up domestic resource mobilisation and exploring innovative health financing models to shield its health system from external aid volatility, Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem told a high-level panel at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. Speaking at a side event on “Navigating a New Era of Global and Domestic Health […]
A/R: ECG introduces real-time data system to improve power service
By Ashiadey Dotse The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region has launched a new digital platform to collect real-time data at five major power stations. This system is expected to make electricity supply more reliable and efficient. The new technology has been introduced at the Anwomaso, Ridge, Konongo, Obuasi, and Dunkwa Bulk […]
Africans lost nearly $70M to denied visas applications to Europe in 2024
When Joel Anyaegbu’s application for a Schengen visa to travel to Barcelona was denied late last year, he was surprised but immediately reapplied. He sent in more documents than were required, including bank statements and proof of property ownership in Nigeria. He was rejected again. “The information submitted regarding the justification for the purpose and […]
