China hits back at EU Parliament Chair over Ghana trade remarks
China’s Embassy in Ghana has sharply criticised comments by the Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, David McAllister, after he questioned the motives behind Beijing’s trade relations with Ghana. Mr McAllister had asserted that, unlike the European Union’s Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Ghana — which he described as “balanced and sustainable” […]
I entered politics to serve, not to enrich myself – Dr Bawumia
By Mercy Darko Former Vice President and flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, says his political career is driven by a dedication to serve the people rather than a desire for personal wealth. Addressing party supporters during his campaign tour of Amenfi West in the Western Region, Dr Bawumia stated […]
COFAAA urges bold African-led reforms and fair pricing to transform continent’s cocoa industry
The Global President of the Cocoa Farmers Alliance Association of Africa (COFAAA), Comrade Adeola Adegoke, has called for urgent and united African action to transform the continent’s cocoa industry from dependency to prosperity. Speaking at the African Cocoa Summit and Awards 2025 held at the ISSER Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Accra, Comrade Adegoke described […]
Mampong Assembly members back new MCE to accelerate local development
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Mampong Municipal Assembly in the Ashanti Region has approved a plan to stimulate and accelerate socio-economic development in the municipality next year, as outlined in the Municipal Chief Executive’s (MCE) report at its first Ordinary Meeting in Mampong. The plan prioritizes access to affordable and quality formal education, especially at the […]
No one is against the fight against corruption; it’s the way the Attorney General goes about it that is unfair – Former NEIP CEO
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has criticised the Attorney General, Dr Dominic Ayine’s approach to fighting corruption, describing it as unfair and more focused on public relations than actual prosecution. “No one is against the fight against corruption, but the […]
EPI laments difficulty in reaching urban children for immunisation
By Rachel Kakraba MThe Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has expressed concern about the growing difficulty in reaching children in urban areas with essential vaccines, warning that the gap poses a significant threat to Ghana’s progress toward achieving universal immunisation coverage. The Acting Programme Manager of the EPI, Dr Selorm Kutsoati, revealed this during a […]
Parliament weekly wrap: Speaker reintroduces anti-LBGTQ+ bill, Lands Minister revokes mining law, and MPs back breast cancer fight
By Valentia Tetteh The second week of the third meeting of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic has been eventful, featuring key developments from the reintroduction of the controversial Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill to new environmental regulations aimed at protecting Ghana’s forests. The week also saw Members of Parliament mark World Breast Cancer Day with a […]
Parliament marks World Breast Cancer Day with support for awareness campaigns
By Valentia Tetteh As the world marked World Breast Cancer Day on Friday, October 31, 2025, Members of Parliament joined in commemorating the occasion by sharing their views on how Ghana can strengthen efforts to reduce the growing incidence of breast cancer across the country. During proceedings in Parliament, the Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, […]
Government moves to revoke law allowing mining in forest reserves
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has laid before Parliament an instrument seeking to revoke Legislative Instrument (L.I.) 2462, which empowers the President to grant licences for mining in forest reserves. The move, according to the Minister, is part of the government’s efforts to strengthen environmental protection and […]
IOM inspires media specialisation in migration
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu There are about one million Ghanaians living in the diaspora, with more than half of the number in other African countries. These data from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), an agency of the United Nations, are contrary to the popular view that Europe and North America are the most preferred and […]
Africa’s downstream petroleum market to hit $120.8 billion by 2032 to become world’s next frontier — Dr. Oppong
Story by: Mabel Adorkor Annang Africa’s oil and gas downstream market, currently valued at USD 80.5 billion, is projected to reach USD 120.8 billion by 2032, positioning the continent as the world’s next frontier for downstream growth. Demand across Africa is expected to rise by 2.2 million barrels per day (MMB/D) between 2019 and 2035, […]
Teacher commends MP for construction of 3-unit classroom block at Baapelug JHS
By Peter Agengre A teacher of Baapelug Junior High School in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region, Madam Tenga Monica, has commended the Member of Parliament for the area, Daniel Mahama, for initiating the construction of a new classroom block for the school. Last Saturday, the MP officially cut sod for the construction […]
Paris Peace Forum: Mahama’s global call and step on misinformation must reflect local realities
By Samuel Nii Adjetey, Journalist and fact-checker Email: sam.nadjetey@gmail.com President John Dramani Mahama, at the 8th Paris Peace Forum, announced that Ghana has become the first African nation to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media (IFPIM). He described the gesture as a demonstration of Ghana’s strong belief in the […]
Suhuyini, Yusif Sulemana among 34 MPs with perfect attendance in Parliament’s first session
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh Tamale North Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), who doubles as Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, Alhaji Suhuyini Sayibu Alhassan, and Alhaji Yusif Sulemana, MP for Bole Bamboi in the Savannah Region and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, are among 34 MPs who attended all 43 sittings in the First […]
