Kenya police suspended over death of man in custody for online post
Kenya’s police chief has suspended the head of a police station and all officers who were on duty at the time when a man who had been detained for “false publication” died in custody. Albert Ojwang was arrested for a post on X in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km (220 […]
Aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists to Gaza intercepted by Israel
Activists on board the Madleen vessel en route to Gaza to provide humanitarian goods say they have been intercepted by Israeli soldiers. Posting on Telegram, the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) campaign organisation announced “connection has been lost” on the Madleen and later uploaded a photo of people sitting with their hands up in life jackets. […]
US and China set to meet for trade talks in London
A new round of talks aimed at resolving a trade war between the US and China is set take place in London on Monday. US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that a senior US delegation would meet Chinese representatives. Over the weekend, Beijing confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will attend the talks. The […]
Portugal defeat Spain on penalties to win second Nations League trophy
By: Kwame Bediako Portugal etched their name in history by becoming the first-ever two-time winners of the UEFA Nations League. The Iberian neighbors clashed in a high-stakes final, with Portugal ultimately triumphing over Spain 5-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The match saw Spain dominate possession in the first […]
Alcaraz outlasts Sinner in record-breaking French Open final to clinch title
By: Kwame Bediako In a match for the ages, Carlos Alcaraz outmaneuvered Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final in the Open Era, clocking in at five hours and 29 minutes. The thrilling contest saw Alcaraz come from two sets down to win 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2), marking his second consecutive Roland Garros […]
Hearts end season finale on high, Vision FC beat Kotoko as GoldStars clinch GPL title
By: Kwame Bediako Bibiani GoldStars secured their first-ever Ghana Premier League title after a commanding 4-0 victory over relegated Accra Lions on the final day of the 2024/25 season. In a thrilling conclusion to the campaign, Hearts of Oak narrowly secured a top-four finish with a 1-0 win over champions Samartex at the Accra Sports […]
President Mahama urges unity and commitment in Eid ul-Adha message
President John Dramani Mahama has called on Ghanaians to use the occasion of Eid ul-Adha to deepen national unity and renew their collective commitment to building a better Ghana. In a message shared on his official Facebook page to make the celebration with the Muslim community, Mr. Mahama emphasized the importance of brotherhood and togetherness, […]
CSIR designated sole seedling provider for national tree planting initiative
By: Jacqueline Emefa Ampo The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, CSIR, has been mandated by the government as the exclusive agency to provide seedlings for the national tree-planting exercises. The decision is to prevent the issues of alleged profiteering observed during the previous administration. Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, said this during an interview with GBC NEWS. He announced that the government intends to create a […]
Ghanaians to travel to Morocco without application for traditional visa – Okudzeto Ablakwa
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Ghanaians can now travel to Morocco without applying for a traditional visa Speaking after a two-day official visit to Morocco, Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa revealed that the two countries have agreed on a new visa-free travel policy. Instead of applying for a […]
Your income must justify your assets – Says Special Prosecutor
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah In a bold move to reshape Ghana’s anti-corruption landscape, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng called for a constitutional amendment to empower the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in its fight against corruption. Speaking at a High-Level Conference on Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Architecture, Mr. Agyebeng emphasized the need to extend asset recovery efforts beyond […]
Mayor of Accra calls for renewed commitment to climate action as city commemorates June 3 disaster
The Mayor of Accra, Micheal Kpakpo Allotey, has called for a collective recommitment to climate action, describing the June 3, 2015, disaster as painful but urgent reminder of the consequences of environmental neglect and urban inaction. Mayor Allotey made the call in a speech read by his Executive Secretary, Alfred Frimpong, at the Climate Summit […]
National Labour Commission secures interim injunction against Nurses and Midwives Association
By: Hannah Dadzie The National Labour Commission (NLC) has obtained an interim interlocutory injunction from the High Court, preventing the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and its members from engaging in actions that could be construed as illegal industrial action. The order, issued by Her Ladyship Priscilla Dikro Otori (MS), Justice of the […]
World Environment Day 2025: Beat Plastic Pollution
NEWS COMMENTARY LOOKS AT THE WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2025 THEME PRESENTATION: “BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION” World Environment Day 2025 focuses on the global theme “Beat Plastic Pollution.” At the University of Environment and Sustainable Development, we have a special responsibility to lead by example and champion the movement toward a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future […]
Fight against galamsey: Government to deploy AI for real-time monitoring of all forest areas – Minister of Environment
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Murtala Mohammed has revealed that government plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor and manage Ghana’s forest areas in real time to help stop illegal mining activities. In an interview on GTV’s Breakfast Show, the Minister said the new technology will allow authorities […]
