Assemblies of God calls for peace and renewed faith in Easter message
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev. Stephen Yenusom Wengam, has called on Christians and the global community to become agents of peace and uphold strong spiritual values as the world celebrates Easter. In his 2026 Easter message, Rev. Wengam described the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the foundation of the Christian faith […]
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Qasem Soleimani on Friday, April 3, 2026. The high-profile enforcement action followed a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to revoke their lawful permanent resident status. […]
Vice President highlights women’s bank progress, calls for coastal development at Kedzi festival
By: Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has reiterated that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of the Women’s Development Bank, aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs across the country. She said the initiative forms part of broader government efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment and address challenges confronting […]
Cambodia unveils statue to honour famous landmine-sniffing rat
A famous mine-clearing rat, who was awarded a gold medal for his heroism, has been commemorated with the world’s first statue dedicated to a landmine-detecting rat. Magawa, who lived to eight years old, sniffed out over 100 landmines and other explosives in Cambodia during his five-year career that started in 2016. A statue of the rodent […]
Understanding SIGA’s Policy of Encouraging Inter-Trading Among Specified Entities
Written By: Prof. Michael Kpessa-Whyte The purpose of this piece is to demonstrate that SIGA’s policy of encouraging inter-trading among certain specified entities is lawful in principle, commercially rational, and fully consistent with its mandate to safeguard and enhance the value of the State’s ownership interests. Among others, the policy derives its legitimacy from Ghana’s […]
Christian Council urges sacrifice, unity and integrity in Easter message
The Christian Council of Ghana has called on Ghanaians to reflect on the true meaning of Easter by embracing sacrifice, forgiveness and integrity for national development. In its Easter message issued on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, the Council urged Christians to reflect deeply on the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, describing the cross […]
Citizens must have full disclosure of Big Push contracts – Sulemana Braimah
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa, Sulemana Braimah has called for full public disclosure of contracts awarded under government’s Big Push infrastructure programme. He insists that, citizens have the right to know the names of contractors, projects awarded, and total costs involved to ensure transparency and accountability […]
Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites
Government ministers in Senegal have been banned from all non-essential foreign travel following the rise in the price of oil resulting from the conflict in Iran, the prime minister has announced. Speaking at a youth rally on Friday, Ousmane Sonko said that the current cost of a barrel of oil was approaching double what had […]
Ghana to introduce free E-Visa policy for Africans from May 25
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will introduce a free e-visa regime for all African nationals effective May 25, 2026, as part of efforts to promote regional integration and ease travel across the continent. The policy, which takes effect on African Day, is expected to strengthen Ghana’s […]
GoldBod marks one year of transforming Ghana’s gold trading sector
By: Magdalene Andoh Ghana’s gold trading landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, one year after the establishment of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), a state-backed institution created to regulate and streamline the country’s gold value chain. The creation of GoldBod followed presidential assent by John Dramani Mahama to the Ghana Gold Board Act (Act 1140), […]
President Mahama advocates skills development, discipline and 24-hour economy at Head of State Awards
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the critical role of skills development, discipline and youth empowerment in Ghana’s transformation agenda, as he addressed the Gold Award and Special Honours Presentation Ceremony of the Head of State’s Award Scheme. Speaking as Chief Patron, the President described the ceremony as more […]
Black Stars World Cup countdown begins with a tactical vacuum after Otto Addo dismissal
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana Football Association’s decision to terminate Otto Addo 72 days before the 2026 World Cup is a seismic shift in the African football landscape. By choosing a “new technical direction” so close to the tournament, the GFA has prioritized immediate tactical repair over long-term stability. The dismissal […]
Vivo Energy Ghana and KNUST sign MOU to advance energy innovations
By: Gloria Anderson Vivo Energy Ghana PLC (VEGH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to collaborate on the upcoming NextGen Energy Innovators Challenge, an initiative aimed at empowering students to develop innovative solutions for Ghana’s evolving energy needs. The NextGen Energy […]
Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 declared Public Holidays for Easter celebrations
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as statutory public holidays to mark this year’s Easter festivities. In a statement issued by the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, it was announced that the two days observed as Good Friday and Easter Monday are to be recognized […]
