Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
For years, scientists have warned that bird flu – better known as H5N1 – could one day make the dangerous leap from birds to humans and trigger a global health crisis. Avian flu – a type of influenza – is entrenched across South and South-East Asia and has occasionally infected humans since emerging in China […]
Why Ghana’s GH¢1 billion gamble defines the final frontier for peace in Bawku
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Following the government of Ghana’s formal endorsement of the Asantehene’s mediation report on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the nation has entered a high-stakes phase of conflict resolution. The report reaffirms Naba Asigri Abugrago Azoka II as the legitimate Bawku Naba, providing the legal clarity needed to end decades […]
EOCO has recovered over $15 million from International Crypto fraud network – Dr. Ayine
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Akuritingah, has revealed that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has recovered more than $15 million from an international cryptocurrency fraud network that targeted Ghanaians and British citizens. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, Dr. Ayine said […]
EOCO exceeds 2025 recovery target by GH₵133m – Attorney-General
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Akuritingah, has announced that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) has exceeded its 2025 recovery target by more than GH₵133 million. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the Jubilee House, Dr. Ayine said EOCO recovered a […]
Ghana requests extradition of Ofori-Atta and Ernest Darko Akore from U.S.
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine Akuritingah, has confirmed that government has formally sent an extradition request for former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, and Ernest Darko Akore, to the authorities of the United States of America. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Thursday, December […]
Ofori-Atta has hired top US lawyers to fight extradition – Attorney-General discloses
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has disclosed that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has hired top American lawyers with extensive experience to challenge his extradition to Ghana. Dr. Ayine made the revelation on Thursday, December 18, 2025, during the government’s Accountability Series, after his office formally submitted […]
Ghana sets up committee to develop national ecosystem services payment framework
By Joyce Gyekye Ghana is taking steps to put a price on the benefits nature provides, as a technical committee is inaugurated to develop a National Framework for Payment of Ecosystem Services (PES). The initiative will protect forests, rivers, and wetlands across the country. The committee was inaugurated at a three-day national stakeholders workshop at […]
Is climate financing helping African businesses grow?
“When it floods in front of my shop, customers don’t show up,” Justine, Trader, Ghana. By: Grégoire Danel Fedou, Deputy CEO of Advans International Although Africa has contributed only 7% of global carbon emissions since the 19th century, it remains the most vulnerable region to the adverse effects of climate change. The International Rescue Committee […]
Hikma Foundation makes presentation to St. Joseph’s Orphanage at Jirapa
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo A philanthropic organisation known as Hikma Foundation has extended a hand of support to the inmates of Saint Joseph’s Orphanage at Jirapa in the Upper West Region of Ghana, by presenting them with assorted used clothing. This noble act of philanthropy was made possible through the efforts of Mr. Yahaya Brown, a […]
Bawku Conflict: Naba Asigri Abugrago Azorka II is the lawful Bawku Naba – Asantehene
By Ashiadey Dotse The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stated that Naba Asigri Abugrago Azorka II is the lawful Bawku Naba, describing his recognition as the key step needed to restore lasting peace in Bawku.Otumfuo made this known when he presented the Bawku Conflict Mediation Report to President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee […]
NCCE educates pupils to join fight against corruption
Story written by: RAPHAEL AGBANU The Ga South District of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has climaxed the 2025 International Anti-Corruption Day celebration with a forum to educate pupils of Hobor and Kweku Panfo Basic School to lead the charge of rejecting corruption in any shape or form. The event formed part of […]
Otumfuo formally presents Bawku Peace Mediation Report to President Mahama
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has formally presented the report on his efforts at brokering a lasting peace in Bawku. A comprehensive report on the Bawku peace mediation process was prepared after separate meetings with factions in the Bawku conflict. Both factions involved in the long-standing Bawku conflict at the end of the mediation, openly […]
Ga Traditional Council condemns attacks on Ga-Dangme settlers in Eastern Region
The Ga Traditional Council has strongly condemned what it describes as illegal attacks and forced attempts to evict Ga-Dangme settlers from their ancestral lands in parts of the Eastern Region, particularly in the communities of Okanta and Otwebedidua. In a press release, the Council said its attention had been drawn to recent developments involving alleged […]
Petition against Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi dismissed
By: Ashiadey Dotse A petition against Supreme Court Justice Yonny Kulendi will not proceed after the Chief Justice advised that it does not establish a prima facie case. The President has communicated this finding to the petitioner.In a statement shared on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix […]
