Ghana signs debt restructuring agreement with Belgium
Ghana has signed a debt restructuring agreement with Belgium as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances following the severe economic crisis of 2022–2023. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, recalled the difficult period Ghana endured during the crisis, which forced the government at the […]
South Korea woman and doctors guilty of murder of newborn baby
A South Korean court has convicted a woman and her two doctors of murder for killing the baby she had delivered. The woman wanted to terminate the pregnancy at 36 weeks – but prosecutors said the baby was born alive and later killed. The surgeon who operated on her and the director of the hospital […]
Stonebwoy brings ‘Torcher’s Experience’ to Ho on birthday, Inspires Youth to Let Their Light Shine
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi Bhim Nation President, Stonebwoy, will celebrate his birthday with the people of Ho in the Volta Region with an event dubbed ‘The Torcher’s Experience’ at the Youth Resource Centre, Adaklu. The award winning musician disclosed this in an interview on GBC Volta Star Radio on Thursday, March 5, ahead of the programme. […]
CLOGSAG rejects plan to make Controller and Accountant General’s Department independent
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG) has rejected a proposal by the Constitution Review Committee to make the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) an independent body separate from the Ministry of Finance. The association said the department was an implementing arm of the Finance Ministry and should remain under its administrative […]
Consular protection is a standard practice — Issifu Mahmoud on Bawumia’s evacuation
By: Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Binduri, Issifu Mahmoud, has defended the reported evacuation of Ghana’s former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife from Qatar, insisting that the move falls within the constitutional mandate of Ghana’s foreign service. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Mr. Mahmoud argued that […]
Bawumia not evacuated from Qatar, currently performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia – Aide clarifies
By: Sarah Baafi A political aide to former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kofi Tonto, has dismissed claims that the former vice president and his wife were evacuated from Qatar, clarifying that the couple are currently in Saudi Arabia performing the Umrah. Speaking on GTV Breakfast Show on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Mr. Tonto explained […]
China sets lowest economic growth target since 1991
China has cut its annual economic growth target to a range of 4.5%-5%, the lowest expansion goal since 1991 as it grapples with challenges both at home and abroad. It is the first time the target has been lowered since it was cut to “around 5%” in 2023. A target was not set in 2020 […]
We deserve a normal life,’ Iranians say, as US says it will strike deeper into country
BBC Persian has been hearing from Iranians, as the country continues to be targeted by US and Israeli strikes. Sajad says most shops are closed, food prices have gone up, and the streets are very quiet. While people are “anxious and stressed”, the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made him “more hopeful about […]
Denmark becomes first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Denmark for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis, recognizing the country’s sustained commitment to ensuring every child is born free of these infections. “The elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis marks a major public health achievement for Denmark,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom […]
Ghana and St. Kitts and Nevis strengthen historic ties
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has warmly welcomed the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrance Drew, describing his visit as a symbolic “return home.” Prime Minister Drew, who is on a five-day official visit to Ghana, has already called on the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana […]
WHO Director-General calls for peace as Middle East tensions escalate
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has spoken out as tensions continue to unfold across the Middle East. In a social media post, he said he is deeply troubled by the situation and expressed heartfelt concern for the civilians caught in the crossfire; families, children, and communities facing uncertainty and […]
ARIPO marks 50 years of driving intellectual property growth across Africa
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has officially launched its 50th Anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Harare, marking five decades of advancing intellectual property protection and regional cooperation across Africa. The Golden Jubilee event, held on March 2, 2026, brought together diplomats, government officials, intellectual property experts and development […]
NIA announces temporary delay in Ghana Card Printing
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a temporary delay in the printing of Ghana Cards due to technical challenges. In a public notice dated March 3, 2026, the Authority explained that it is currently experiencing technical issues affecting the card printing process. The NIA said its team of expert […]
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
South Africa’s former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the struggle against the racist system of apartheid and was imprisoned on Robben Island alongside former President Nelson Mandela. Lekota was also a leader of the African National Congress (ANC) before he […]
