Trial of former Director General of National Signals Bureau Adu-Boahene begins as prosecution calls first witness
By: Barbara Kumah The trial of former Director of the National Signals Bureau, Kwabena Adu-Boahene, his wife and two others, commenced today Friday July 18, with the first prosecution witness a driver, Frank Anane Dekpey, taking to the witness stand to give account of the case. During his evidence in-chief led by the Deputy Attorney […]
Stakeholders engage on adolescent sexual and reproductive health education
By Gloria Edinam Atiase Adolescents make up one point two billion of the world’s population, with more than two-thirds living in low- or middle-income […]
BOG flags dollarisation despite cedi stability
Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Dr Johnson Asiama, has raised concern over continued dollarisation of the economy despite recent stability in the Ghanaian Cedi. Speaking at the Graphic Business/Stanbic breakfast meeting in Accra on the theme “Sustaining forex gains: Business and economic impact,” he urged local businesses to transact in Cedis within Ghana’s […]
Ghana’s Election Violence Erodes Confidence in Law Enforcement
Ghana, a nation hailed as a democratic icon in West Africa, faces an escalating fear over a disturbing pattern of violence and chaos at its polling stations. These incidents cast a dark shadow over the nation’s democratic credentials and raise critical questions about the effectiveness of its law enforcement agencies—the Ghana Police Service, the military, […]
Akwatia by-election: Ernest Kumi’s widow should not be forced to contest – Ellen Ama Daaku
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave A heated debate has emerged in Ghana’s political landscape regarding the vacant parliamentary seat in Akwatia, following the passing of the Member of Parliament, Ernest Kumi. Posters bearing the name and image of the late MP’s widow have surfaced, hinting at a possible bid for the Akwatia seat on the ticket […]
Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash
A sudden and swiftly reversed ban on wigs, hair extensions, and skin-lightening products at an iconic theatre in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, has ignited a widespread public backlash – laying bare deep tensions around identity, gender politics, and cultural nationalism in the West African nation. The internal memo was stamped by the national culture ministry and […]
Recruitment and enlistment into Ghana Armed Forces is not for sale – Defence Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has strongly stated that recruitment and enlistment into the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) is not for sale and will never be sold under his leadership. Speaking after an 11-hour working visit to military facilities under the 1 Garrison of the Ghana Armed Forces, Dr. […]
Snoop Dogg joins Swansea City ownership group
By: Kwame Bediako American rap legend Snoop Dogg has officially become part of the ownership group at Swansea City A.F.C. , taking a minority stake in the English Championship club. The 53-year-old made headlines recently after featuring as the surprise model during the launch of Swansea’s 2025/26 home kit sparking buzz that has now been […]
Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls
Burkina Faso‘s military rulers have disbanded the country’s electoral commission calling it a waste of money. The interior ministry will handle elections in the future, state-run RTB TV reported. Since seizing power in September 2022, the coup leaders have initiated sweeping reforms, including the postponement of elections which would lead to a return to civilian […]
Jeremy Doku pays courtesy call on sports minister, vows to give back to Ghana
By: Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh Belgium star winger, Jeremy Baffour Doku, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, to reaffirm his Ghanaian roots and outline plans to support local charitable and sporting causes during his offseason stay. Doku – accompanied by his father, Mr Davies Doku, and other family members […]
Government disburses GH₵462 million to nursing trainees
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GH₵462 million to support the training allowances of 120,000 nursing students nationwide. The payment, covering a six-month period, fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama and underscores the government’s commitment to bolstering the health sector. In a press release issued on Thursday, […]
AMBER Alert Ghana launched to help locate missing and abducted children
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Children below 18 years who go missing or abducted in Ghana can now be identified and reunited with their families more swiftly, following the launch of the “Together We Shall Bring Them Home” initiative. This transformative project marks the official rollout of AMBER Alert Ghana; a child recovery system developed through a […]
19 newly promoted Police Officers decorated in Accra
By: Juliet Mettle-Edmonds Nineteen senior officers of the Ghana Police Service have been decorated with new ranks at a ceremony in Accra. The promotions mark significant milestones in their policing careers and reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening leadership within the Service. The ceremony saw officers elevated from Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) to Deputy […]
Four dead, 1,300 evacuated as heavy rains hit South Korea
Four people have died and more than 1,300 evacuated as torrential rain pounds South Korea, with authorities warning that the unseasonal deluge will continue. Among those killed were two men in their 80s. Authorities believe one of them was trying to drain floodwaters from the basement of his home. A third victim was crushed when […]
