First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissal of public servants
A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens’ rights. […]
Three wanted over murder of Scottish man in Kenya
Police in Kenya have named three men wanted in connection with the murder of a Scottish businessman whose body was found in a sack of pineapples. Campbell Scott was found dead in a forest 60 miles (96.5km) from Nairobi after he went missing from his hotel on 16 February. The country’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
Bridge collapse in Belgium kills one, injures two
A highway bridge under demolition collapsed in La Louvière, Belgium, on Thursday, killing one worker and injuring two others. Mayor Jacques Gobert said part of the bridge fell onto a barge below, trapping two workers who were later rescued. Emergency crews recovered a missing worker but were unable to save him. Over 40 responders assisted […]
Journalists urged to speak the truth on illegal mining for consistent narrative
By: Gloria Edinam Atiase The Deputy National Director of AROCHA Ghana, Daryle Bosu, has charged journalists to irrespective of the language they broadcast in, speak to the truth about issues on illegal mining commonly referred to as galamsey. This he explained will ensure consistency in the narrative of illegal mining and allow for better understanding […]
France to send 200 drug traffickers to ‘completely hermetic’ prisons
France will imprison 200 of its most dangerous drug traffickers in two high-security prisons, the Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has announced. In an interview with broadcaster France 2 on Thursday evening, Darmanin said he had “decided to strike hard”. The minister, who has made tackling the drugs trade a top priority since assuming the role […]
Macron says France is a loyal ally as Trump questions NATO’s mutual defence principle
France is a loyal and steadfast ally in NATO, French President Emmanuel Macron emphasised on Thursday, amid his US counterpart Donald Trump’s repeated doubts about the military alliance. The French leader invoked a list of historical events whereby France and the US have “always been there for each other,” including namechecking Marquis de Lafayette — […]
Baby’s Life Hangs in Balance: Family appeals for GH₵12,000 for life-saving surgery
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong A 9-month-old baby boy from Sognaayili in the Sagnarigu District of the Northern Region is in dire need of GH₵12,000 for a life-saving skin grafting surgery at the Tamale Teaching Hospital. The baby (name withheld) has been diagnosed with Necrotizing Fascitis of the Lower Limb, a condition that has left him with a severely […]
Pupils of Saint Joseph Basic School running shift with drug users, PTA calls for assistance
By: Murtala Issah A troubling situation has developed at Saint Joseph Basic School, located at Dohinayili, a suburb of Tamale, as reports of drug users congregating in the school after school hours have raised worry among parents and teachers. According to the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), these individuals are often seen at the school around 3 […]
Health Ministry reviews Global Fund Grant implementation and RSSH initiative
By: Henrietta Afful The Ministry of Health has organised its first-quarter review meeting to evaluate the progress of the Global Fund’s Grant (GC7) implementation and the Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH) initiative. The meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to engage in discussions on improving accountability and efficiency in managing the Global Fund’s […]
Cassona Global Imaging Ltd. commits to enhancing Ghana’s healthcare
In an effort to improve healthcare delivery, Cassona Global Imaging Limited, experts in medical equipment has announced its preparedness to offer state-of-the art medical technologies to enhance healthcare facilities in the country. Ghana, like many developing nations, faces a scarcity of advanced medical equipment. This shortage has hindered the ability of healthcare providers to deliver […]
GHS reassigns Regional Health Directors to boost healthcare delivery
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a major reshuffling of Regional Health Directors to enhance healthcare service delivery across the country. In a statement dated March 5, the GHS stated that the reassignment will take effect from April 14, 2025. This move, according to the GHS, is aimed at strengthening the healthcare system and […]
Stakeholder consultative meeting held on WTO Fisheries subsidies agreement in Accra
By: Sarah Baafi A stakeholder consultative meeting was held at the La-Palm Royal Beach Hotel, focusing on the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. Organized by the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture, in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade and Agribusiness and the Fisheries Commission, the meeting aimed to discuss the agreement’s implications […]
Nigerian senator suspended after making sexual harassment claims
Nigerian lawmakers have suspended a senator for six months, after she submitted a petition alleging she had been sexually harassed by the senate president. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan first made the accusations against one of the country’s top politicians, Godswill Akpabio in an interview last Friday. After dismissing her petition on procedural grounds, the ethics committee recommended […]
Players union welcomes life ban for Gabon football coach over sexual abuse
Fifa’s decision to ban for life a former Gabonese youth coach found guilty of sexually abusing players is a “positive first step”, but there are “many more perpetrators”, an official at global players’ union Fifpro told the BBC. On Tuesday Fifa ruled that Patrick Assoumou Eyi, who was head coach of Gabon’s national youth teams […]
