Judges must declare assets like all public officials – Justice Dzamefe
By: Ashiadey Dotse Supreme Court judge designate, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, says judges must also declare their assets just like other government officials, stressing that no one should be above the law. Speaking during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, 2025, Justice Dzamefe said the Constitution requires all public officers, including judges, […]
Justice Dzamefe proposes fixed timelines for Court cases to boost judicial efficiency
By: Valentia Tetteh A Supreme Court nominee, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has proposed the introduction of fixed timelines for the completion of court cases in Ghana, particularly for criminal and civil matters. His proposal aims to reduce delays and improve the efficiency of the country’s judicial system. Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, June 16, […]
Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside amid uproar over blogger’s death
Kenya‘s deputy police chief Eliud Lagat has stepped aside pending the outcome of investigations into the death in detention of blogger Albert Ojwang. Mr Lagat had been under pressure to resign from the opposition and human rights activists as Mr Ojwang was arrested after he filed a complaint, accusing the blogger of defaming him on […]
Education Minister champions national digital platform to boost inclusive learning
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to the development of a national digital learning platform aimed at ensuring inclusive and equitable access to quality education for all Ghanaian students. This came to light when the Ministry of Education hosted a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to advance the development of […]
Rev Wengam meets Ghanaian Pastors to begin UK visit
The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God, Ghana, Rev Stephen Wengam says Ghanaian pastors abroad should shun mediocrity but reflect excellence on all fronts in order to project the image of Ghana and Africa greatly. The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God was speaking at a meeting in London with Ghanaian Assemblies of God pastors […]
GES adds 25 private SHS to 2025 Computerised School Placement System
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH A statement from the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it has added 25 private Senior High Schools (SHSs) to the 2025 Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) under the Free SHS policy. The addition of 25 private senior high schools (SHSs) to the CSSPS marks the first time private […]
Ghana urges restraint amid Israel-Iran conflict
By: Hannah Dadzie Government has expressed grave concern over the recent military escalation between Israel and Iran, following Israel’s military strikes on Iranian territory on June 13, 2025. A press statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, called on both parties to exercise maximum restraint, prioritize dialogue, and utilize diplomatic channels to de-escalate the […]
Trump orders increase in migrant deportations
US President Donald Trump has ordered an expansion of the detention and deportation of migrants across the country as protests against his policies continue. In a post on Truth Social, Trump called on federal agencies to “do all in their power” to deliver “the single largest mass deportation programme in history”, naming Los Angeles, Chicago […]
Government to evacuate all Ghanaians from Iran as Israel-Iran conflict escalate – Okudzeto Ablakwa
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says government of Ghana has decided an immediate evacuation of all Ghanaians living in Iran due to the growing conflict between Israel and Iran to protect their lives. The Minister disclosed that as part of the move, Ghana’s embassy in Tehran has been closed […]
EC boss Jean Mensa to brief Parliament over delayed Ablekuma North election results
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, is expected to appear before Parliament this week to speak on the long-standing issues surrounding the Ablekuma North parliamentary election. Since the December 7, 2024 general elections, the Ablekuma North Constituency has been without a Member of Parliament. This is due to a […]
25-member Volta Regional Lands Commission Board inaugurated
By: Jones Anlimah A new 25-member Volta Regional Lands Commission Board has been officially inaugurated in Ho to spearhead land administration and sector reforms across the region. The board, made up of representatives from all 18 districts in the Volta Region as well as key stakeholder institutions, was sworn in by His Lordship Justice Ekow […]
The Homowo Story: How The Ga People Conquered Hunger
By: Rita Naa Ayeley Armah It is a story passed down to generations — a powerful tale of survival, faith, and identity. It tells of how the Ga people overcame a devastating famine and, in so doing, gave birth to a tradition that continues to define their culture today: Homowo, which means “hooting at hunger.” […]
Ministry of Education mourns tragic loss of seven Lawra SHS students
The Ministry of Education has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic loss of seven students from Lawra Senior High School (SHS), who drowned in the Black Volta River during a routine school activity on the morning of Saturday, June 14, 2025. In a statement released on Sunday, June 15, 2025, and signed by the Deputy […]
Congolese rebels want peaceful solution to crisis, UN says
The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has held talks with Rwanda-backed rebels about protecting civilians in areas under their control in the east. Bintou Keita, the UN secretary general’s special representative, said the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful solution to the crisis, which escalated in January with […]
