UPSA@60 Anniversary Planning Committee engages GBC
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has begun stakeholder engagements ahead of its 60th anniversary celebrations with a courtesy visit to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), to secure collaboration and media coverage for key activities. Welcoming the delegation, the Director General of GBC, Prof. Amin Alhassan expressed appreciation for the […]
South Africa moves to block repeat asylum claims after landmark court ruling
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The South African Constitutional Court has delivered a definitive ruling prohibiting foreign nationals from submitting repeat asylum applications after an initial rejection. This decision establishes a firm legal boundary to prevent what the court described as a “never-ending cycle” of administrative processing. The justices noted that allowing unlimited […]
UK to deploy jets, drones and warship to secure Strait of Hormuz
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United Kingdom has pledged a significant military package to a multinational mission designed to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary John Healey announced on Tuesday that the British contribution will feature Typhoon fighter jets, autonomous drone boats, and the air defense destroyer HMS Dragon. This mission […]
Boakye Agyarko outlines four strategic pillars for NPP if elected as National Chairman
By Michael Kofi Kenetey An aspiring National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko has outlined his four strategic pillars for his tenure when elected as National Chairman for the Party. According Boakye Agyarko, the strategy includes unifying the party. A unified party, for him, involves leading reconciliation of the party by […]
Sudan conflict enters deadlier phase as drone strikes surge, UN warns
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Drone strikes caused more than 80% of all conflict-related civilian deaths in Sudan during the first four months of 2026, claiming at least 880 lives. Data from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) indicates that these remote-controlled weapons have become the primary […]
Stakeholders in road safety advocate motorcycle lanes for improved traffic management
By Rachel Kakraba Some road safety stakeholders have renewed calls for the introduction of dedicated lanes for motorcycles as part of efforts to reduce road crashes and improve traffic management. They argue that separating motorcycles from other vehicles would significantly reduce collisions, which are often caused by lane-sharing, sudden overtaking, and congestion on major roads. […]
DVLA deploys clone detection machines to strengthen vehicle verification
By Angela Adu-Asomaning The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), has introduced clone detection machines, known as OBDII scanners, to strengthen vehicle verification processes and safeguard the integrity of Ghana’s vehicle registration system. In a statement, the Authority explained that the scanners will help detect vehicles imported through unapproved channels that illegally clone the Vehicle Identification Numbers […]
President Mahama swears in Humphrey Ajongbah, McArios Akanbong as envoys to Japan, Ethiopia
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in two new envoys, charging them to promote Ghana’s economic interests and strengthen diplomatic ties with their respective host countries. The President said the role of ambassadors has evolved beyond diplomacy and protocol to include advancing the country’s economic and strategic interests abroad. […]
South Africa declares national disaster as flooding and extreme weather kill at least 10
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent At least 10 people have been killed and thousands displaced as South Africa declares a national state of disaster following a week of devastating torrential rains and extreme weather. The crisis has ravaged six provinces, including the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, North West, Free State, and […]
Female candidates outnumber males in Ashanti Region WASSCE
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Ashanti region is presenting a total of 127,000 candidates for this year’s West African Senior Schools Certificate Examination (WASSCE), the highest in Ghana. Female candidates dominate the statistics with 69,817, representing 12,115 more than their male colleagues. All the candidates wrote their first general paper, which was Oral English language, on […]
Residents in parts of Accra to face temporary water shortages — GWL
The Ghana Water Limited has announced temporary water supply interruptions in parts of western Accra. In a statement signed by the Director of Public Relations of the company, Ghana Water Limited said the temporary supply challenges are due to technical difficulties at its Weija Water Treatment Plant. Areas expected to be affected include Dansoman, Mamprobi, […]
President Mahama commissions advanced PET Scan Facility at Swedish Ghana Medical Centre
By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre in Accra, describing it as a major step towards transforming Ghana’s healthcare system and positioning the country as a hub for specialised medical services in West Africa. The PET […]
Dr Palgrave Boakye-Danquah named spokesperson for Chairman Wontumi’s campaign team
By Felix Cofie Former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, has been named spokesperson for the campaign team of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, ahead of the party’s upcoming internal elections. Chairman Wontumi on Wednesday officially unveiled his campaign team following what his camp described as […]
Ghana showcases mining investment opportunities to global investors in New York
By Felix Cofie The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has engaged a high-level group of international investors in New York as part of efforts to position Ghana as a leading destination for responsible and profitable mining investments. The engagement, which brought together players from the capital markets, was hosted by Newcore […]
