Mass trial begins of Tunisian president’s opponents
A mass trial of around 40 prominent opposition figures began in Tunisia on Tuesday, in a case that lawyers, relatives and rights groups say is politically motivated. Diplomats, politicians, lawyers, and journalists who are critical of President Kaïs Saïed are among the defendants. They could face the death penalty if found guilty of charges which […]
‘Public health crisis’: Posts about medical tests on social media ‘overwhelmingly’ misleading
By: Henrietta Afful A recent study has found that influencers’ posts about medical tests are often “misleading,” raising concerns about the potential risk of overdiagnosis. Researchers examined over 900 Instagram and TikTok posts about controversial medical tests, focusing on users with more than 1,000 followers. More than 80% of these posts had a “promotional” tone, […]
66 illegal miners arrested in joint military and police operation at Tilli forest reserve
By: Ashiadey Dotse A joint operation between the military and police in the Upper East Region has led to the arrest of 66 illegal miners at the Tilli forest reserve. The operation, which took place on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, was aimed at tackling illegal mining activities that have been harming the forest ecosystem. Among […]
Residents of Tamale accuse GWCL of deliberately restricting water flow to sell to tanker operators
By: Murtala Issah Tamale is currently grappling with one of its most severe water shortages in recent memory, leaving residents frustrated and desperate for solutions. As the situation intensifies, the management of the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) has attributed the crisis to outdated equipment and a rapidly growing population in the regional capital. The […]
Serbia’s parliament session erupts into chaos as opposition MPs set off flares and smoke grenades
Serbia’s first spring parliamentary session devolved into chaos in Belgrade on Tuesday after opposition MPs interrupted the increasingly heated discussion to set off flares and smoke grenades. The incident, which prompted security to prevent a broader physical confrontation after some lawmakers got involved in a brawl, caused the session to be interrupted. In the meantime, […]
Two dead after car drives into crowd in Germany
Two people – an 83-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man – have been killed after a vehicle drove into a pedestrian area in the city of Mannheim, western Germany. Five people were seriously injured and another five suffered minor injuries in the incident, investigators said. Authorities arrested a lone suspect, a 40-year-old German man, who […]
Government to provide $7 million in grants to boost plastic recycling
The government is set to provide $7 million in grants to eight plastic recycling companies across the country to support their business growth. The Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology stated that the companies, including Universal Plastic Products and Recycling Ghana (UPPR) Limited under the Jospong Group of Companies, will use the funds to enhance […]
Pope Francis ‘alert’ after respiratory failure
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, experienced two episodes of acute respiratory failure on Monday, according to a statement from the Vatican. These episodes were triggered by a significant accumulation of mucus in his airways, resulting in the narrowing of his bronchi. In response to these complications, the Pope underwent two bronchoscopies […]
Ghanaians can no longer afford higher tariffs to compensate for ECG’s inefficiencies – Finance Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam constituency in the Central region, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has bemoaned the inefficiencies on the part of managers of Ghana’s power distribution company, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG). ECG is saddled with a financial crisis, draining billions from the national budget while […]
Trump pauses US military aid to Ukraine after White House spat with Zelenskyy
US President Donald Trump has directed a “pause” to US military assistance to Ukraine after a disastrous White House meeting as he seeks to pressure his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in peace talks with Russia. A White House official said Trump is focused on reaching a peace deal to end the more than […]
ECOWAS Commission President confers with President Mahama on future of organisation
By: Alex Adi The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali from ECOWAS, as well as the contingency plan currently being implemented, preparations for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS centered discussions when the President of the ECOWAS commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray met with Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama at the […]
One-year-olds among those raped during Sudan civil war, UN says
Warning: This article contains details of sexual violence that some people may find distressing Armed men are raping and sexually assaulting children as young as one during Sudan‘s civil war, says the UN children’s agency, Unicef. Mass sexual violence has been widely documented as a weapon of war in the country’s nearly two-year conflict. But […]
Health Minister Kwabena Akando assesses progress of Agenda 111 project in Ashanti Region
By: Henrietta Afful Ghana’s Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akando, has commenced a visit to the Agenda 111 sites in the Ashanti Region to assess the progress of the project, which was initially launched by the previous administration. During his visit, Mr. Mintah Akando revealed that the project, which was originally managed by the […]
Government pre-finances Hajj expenses, sets March 13 deadline for payment
The government has secured a pre-financing arrangement with a local bank to cover major Hajj expenses, allowing a smoother payment process for Ghanaian pilgrims travelling to Mecca. President John Dramani Mahama announced this on Friday, February 28, 2025, during the sod-cutting ceremony for a permanent Hajj Village in Accra. Mr Mahama stated that all deposits […]
