President Mahama hails Ibrahim Mahama’s industrial and entrepreneurial achievements at UMaT
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has lauded his younger brother, Ibrahim Mahama, for his remarkable contributions to Ghana’s mining sector as he receives an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation, the President celebrated Ibrahim’s journey […]
President Mahama urges UMaT to lead Ghana’s industrial transformation through education, mining, and youth empowerment
By Seth Eyiah and Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening tertiary education, responsible mining, and youth empowerment, describing specialised universities as critical drivers of Ghana’s industrial transformation. Speaking at the 18th Special Congregation of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) in Tarkwa, the President said institutions such as […]
83 NPP delegates absent from voting in Bolgatanga Central Constituency
By Peter Agengre Bolgatanga Central Constituency recorded 83 absentees among New Patriotic Party (NPP) delegates during today’s presidential primary. Voting has now ended, and counting is underway across the country. The delegates were expected to participate in the election to choose the party’s flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The five aspirants contesting the position […]
Results from NPP flagbearer race ‘like a Ghanaian movie’ — Prof. Opoku-Antwi
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Governance expert and policy analyst, Professor Enoch Opoku-Antwi, has stated that the outcome of the just-ended flagbearer election of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. According to him, the winner of the election was obvious, given the trajectory adopted from the beginning of the process. “This […]
Live: Five aspirants contest NPP flagbearer across the country
The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer election has concluded at polling centres nationwide, with delegates casting their votes to choose the party’s candidate for the 2028 general elections. About 211,849 delegates were expected to participate in the process. The five aspirants contesting the top position are former Vice President and 2024 NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu […]
NPP primaries: Police enforce strict security to ensure peaceful voting in Yilo Krobo
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Ghana Police Service in the Yilo Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region has enforced strict security measures at the voting centre at Ogome Anglican Basic School in the Yilo Krobo Constituency by preventing NPP delegates from entering the inner perimeter with mobile phones, bags, purses and other personal items. According […]
South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row
Source: BBC South Africa has expelled Israel’s top diplomat in the country for “violating diplomatic norms”, a move that prompted Israel to kick out a South African envoy in retaliation. The diplomatic row started when South Africa’s foreign affairs ministry declared Ariel Seidman, chargé d’affaires at the Israeli embassy, persona non grata and gave him […]
NPP flagbearer election underway as 211,849 delegates vote nationwide
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Voting has commenced across the country as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) holds its presidential primary to select a flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. Polling centres opened early Saturday morning in several constituencies, including Odododiodioo, Adentan, Madina, Ablekuma South and North, Weija-Gbawe, Dome Kwabenya, Okaikwei Central, Ayawaso North, Teshie, […]
211,849 delegates vote in NPP presidential primary
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A total of 211,849 delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) are voting on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in a nationwide presidential primary to elect the party’s flagbearer ahead of the next general election. The exercise is being conducted simultaneously at 333 polling centres across the country and will determine […]
West African leaders agree on framework to strengthen regional security
By Hannah Dadzie West African leaders have agreed on a far-reaching framework to strengthen regional security cooperation, as a High-Level Consultative Conference on Regional Cooperation and Security ended in Accra with a strong call to move from dialogue to action. The two-day meeting, held from January 29 to 30, 2026, brought together Heads of State […]
President Mahama urges West Africa to rebuild trust and unite against terrorism
By Hannah Dadzie President John Dramani Mahama has urged West African states to rebuild trust and forge a renewed framework for security cooperation, warning that fragmentation among neighbours is weakening the region’s response to terrorism and violent extremism. Speaking at a high-level consultative conference in Accra, President Mahama said the deteriorating security situation, underscored by […]
CAF President vows to protect integrity of African football after AFCON final
By: Belinda Nketia The Confederation of African Footbal (CAF), President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has pledged to uphold the integrity, reputation, and global competitiveness of African football following controversial incidents at the AFCON Morocco 2025 final. Dr. Patrice Motsepe said he was “extremely disappointed” by the events that marred the championship match and vowed that CAF […]
Africa must move beyond raw cocoa exports – CMC CEO
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s Cocoa Marketing Company (CMC), Dr. Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, has urged African countries to move beyond exporting raw cocoa and instead prioritize value addition to unlock jobs, revenue, and industrial growth. Speaking at the 2026 Africa Trade Summit under the theme “Africa Agribusiness Industry Insights,” Dr. […]
Security challenges require capable and prepared military – President Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has stressed that the growing security threats facing Ghana and the wider sub-region require a well-trained, disciplined and prepared military to protect the nation’s peace and stability. He said this at the Graduation Parade of the Ghana Military Academy, where 263 officer cadets were commissioned into the Ghana […]
