3 foreigners to be deported, 3 to face court over gold smuggling
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced that three foreign nationals will be deported, while three others will be prosecuted for smuggling gold in Ghana. According to the Board’s spokesperson, Prince Minkah, the arrests were made in two separate operations. The first group of three, who were caught in the Ashanti Region before Ghana’s new […]
Constitutional Review: Director General of GBC calls for increased investment in radio
By: Kwame Bediako The Director General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Professor Amin Alhassan, has underscored the need for greater investment in broadcast media—particularly radio. He said that if given one million Ghana cedis to fulfill his mandate, he would allocate 80% of it to support radio stations, citing their vital role in shaping […]
Ghana Revolutionizes Passport Acquisition With Chip-Embedded Passports
Ghana has joined over 140 countries worldwide in issuing ePassports with embedded chips, marking a significant milestone in the country’s passport administration. The mass rollout of chip-embedded passports, which began on April 28 is designed to modernize passport acquisition, enhance security, and provide citizens with a better and enhanced international travel document. The long journey […]
Bono region records nearly 15,000 teenage pregnancies in three years
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Bono Region has recorded 14,877 cases of teenage pregnancy between 2021 and 2024, according to Rita Adjoa Ansong, Deputy Director of Nursing Services for Public Health. She shared this troubling statistic during a stakeholders’ meeting in Sunyani, held as part of activities marking African Vaccination Week and Child Health Promotion Week. […]
Mali dissolves all political parties after opposition figures ‘arrested’
Mali’s military rulers have officially dissolved all political parties following recent protests and reports of arrests targeting opposition figures. The announcement was made by military leader Assimi Goita in a televised address on Tuesday, signaling a further tightening of the junta’s control over the country’s political landscape. The move comes in the wake of nationwide […]
White South Africans going to US are cowards, Ramaphosa says
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a group of 59 white South Africans who have moved to the US to resettle “cowards”, saying “they’ll be back soon”. The group of Afrikaners arrived in the US on Monday after President Donald Trump granted them refugee status, saying they faced racial discrimination. But Ramaphosa said those who wanted to leave […]
Diddy Trial: Tearful Casandra Ventura tells court Diddy beat and humiliated her
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts. The prosecution’s star witness testified about the alleged physical and emotional abuse she endured at the hands of the rapper during so-called “freak-offs”, or sexual encounters the couple had with […]
Ghana renews commitment to Abidjan-Lagos highway project
By: Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr Kwame Governs Agbodza, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway Development Project, which aims to improve transportation and boost economic activity across West Africa. The 1,028-kilometre highway will link five countries—Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria—connecting major cities like Abidjan, Accra, […]
Deputy Lands Minister inaugurates North East regional Lands Commission Board
By: Sarah Baafi The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Mr. Sulemana Yusif, has officially inaugurated the North East Regional Lands Commission Board, marking a significant step in decentralizing land administration in the region. The ceremony took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Regional Coordinating Council in the North East Region, where […]
Just In: EU Commission loses on all counts in Pfizergate legal case
After a long tug-of-war between the European Commission and The New York Times over transparency surrounding the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine contracts, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) today ruled that the Commission “has not given a plausible explanation to justify the non-possession of the requested documents.” According to the Court, the Commission cannot simply claim […]
MPs alarmed by deteriorating NCCE office conditions
By: Sarah Baafi Members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Independent Constitutional Bodies have expressed deep concern over the unsafe and deteriorating state of the National Commission for Civic Education’s (NCCE) offices during a recent visit. The committee, led by Mahama Ayariga and accompanied by First Deputy Speaker Mr Bernard Ahiafor, was shocked to find the […]
Volta Regional Minister inaugurates Committee to probe Keta reclaimed land issues
By: Jones Anlimah The Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, has inaugurated a seven-member committee to investigate emerging issues surrounding the Keta reclaimed land. The committee, chaired by Dr. Joe Attipoe, is tasked with examining discrepancies between the official land layout and the current developments on the ground. The Regional Minister expressed deep concern over the […]
ActionAid Ghana convenes national civil society dialogue to demand fair financing for development
By: Swala Abdul-Wahab As Ghana stands on the brink of a deepening development crisis fueled by unsustainable debt, illicit financial flows, and shrinking donor support, ActionAid Ghana is convening a National Civil Society Dialogue and Mobilization on the Financing for Development (F4D) on 14th May 2025 in Accra. A statement issued by the organization said […]
CHRAJ petitioned to probe Sammy Gyamfi over Agradaa dollar gift
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has received a formal request to investigate alleged corruption involving Mr. Samuel Gyamfi, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod). The petition was submitted by a concerned citizen, Eric Dumenu Akatsi, who is calling for a full investigation into […]
