President Mahama should clarify position on LGBTQ+ Bill – Lawyer Kwame Jantuah
By Ashiadey Dotse A member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah ESQ, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to clearly state his government’s position on the LGBTQ+ Bill, following recent comments that the issue is not a priority for Ghana. Speaking in an interview on GTV Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 1, […]
Nature’s neglected gift: Why Guinea fowl could help feed Africa
By Murtala Issah In many homes across northern Ghana, guinea fowl is more than just a bird. It is food, income, culture, and survival. Yet despite its importance to many rural households, the guinea fowl remains one of the most overlooked livestock species in Ghana’s agricultural system. That concern took centre stage at the 23rd […]
Ghana recovers ₵19.1m from Rans Logistics after audit exposes overpayment
By Amoako Kwame Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem has announced that Rans Logistics, a firm previously flagged for multiple violations in a special Auditor-General’s report, has returned GH₵19.1 million to the state just one week after the report’s publication. Speaking before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, March 30, 2026, Deputy Minister Ampem […]
All victims recovered from Accra New Town collapse site – NADMO
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has confirmed that all individuals trapped under the collapsed building near the Newtown Experimental D/A School in Accra have been recovered. The structure caved in on Sunday, March 29, while worshippers had gathered at the premises, leaving three […]
Complete Agenda 111 hospital projects – Akufo-Addo tells President Mahama
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is urging the John Dramani Mahama-led administration to complete the Agenda 111 hospitals legacy project. The Agenda 111 hospitals project, a flagship initiative launched after the COVID-19 pandemic during his administration, aimed to build 111 hospitals across the country and improve healthcare access. Speaking over the […]
Ghana signs 11th debt restructuring deal with EXIM India
By Ashiadey Dotse Finance Minister Cassiel, Ato Baah Forson, has announced that Ghana has signed its 11th bilateral debt restructuring agreement, this time with EXIM Bank of India, as part of efforts to stabilise the country’s economy. According to the Minister, the agreement marks steady progress in Ghana’s debt restructuring programme and signals a move […]
Africa Group of Negotiators meet in Accra to shape group’s agenda for COP 31 in Turkey
By Joyce Gyekye Africa Group of Negotiators, AGN have converged on Accra for a three-day strategic meeting aimed at strengthening the continent’s common position ahead of upcoming global climate talks ahead of Conference of Parties, COP 31 in Turkey. The meeting comes at a critical time as African countries push for climate financing and equitable outcomes, […]
Iran strikes Gulf energy and Israeli refineries as regional war enters second month
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: The triadic war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran reached a critical juncture on Monday as diplomatic overtures collided with aggressive military posturing. While regional intermediaries attempt to broker a ceasefire, the primary belligerents are simultaneously signaling a readiness for a prolonged phase of […]
Bawumia expresses sympathy after Accra Newtown building collapse
By Mercy Darko The NPP 2028 Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic building collapse that occurred this afternoon in Accra Newtown. The building, reportedly a place of Christian worship, left several people trapped and others injured. In a post on his social media accounts, Dr. Bawumia wrote, “I have received […]
Israel vows to ‘escalate’ strikes on Iran as US pauses attacks on energy sites until April 6
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Middle East has entered a period of intensified military engagement as Israel vowed to escalate and expand its strikes against Iran. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will target additional areas that assist the Iranian regime in building and operating weapons. This […]
Three districts in Accra consider bye-laws to curb lead pollution
By Joyce Gyekye Opinion leaders, health officials and key decision-makers have met in Accra to develop bye-laws to curb pollution from Used Acid Lead Batteries, ULABs in parts of the Greater Accra region, known as ULAB hotspots. The meeting involving District Directors of Health Services from Kpone-Katamanso, Shia Osudoku and Afienya follows alarming findings from […]
US defends vote against UN slavery resolution, citing legal concerns over reparatory justice
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The decision by the United States to join Israel and Argentina in formal opposition to a landmark United Nations resolution on slavery has sparked a rigorous debate over the intersection of historical accountability and modern international law. While the measure passed with broad support, the American defense reveals […]
Climate atlas to boost gender equity in agriculture and informal sector — Communications Minister
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has underscored the role of the Ghana Climate Atlas in advancing gender equity, particularly for women in rural agriculture and the informal sector. Speaking at the launch of the Atlas in Accra, the Minister noted that climate change continues […]
Noguchi, Church of Pentecost expand free TB screening at Chemunaa in Accra
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Residents of Chemunaa in Accra have benefited from an extensive free tuberculosis (TB) screening and health outreach organised by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in collaboration with the Home and Urban Mission Department of The Church of Pentecost. The exercise went beyond TB testing to include a wide […]
