South Africa invites Ukraine’s Zelensky for state visit
South Africa is set to host Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on a state visit, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on X without giving a specific date. The invite comes at the end of a week which saw Kyiv excluded from US-Russia talks on how to bring an end to the three-year war in Ukraine. In a […]
Rwanda accuses DRC of undermining regional peace over Arsenal, Bayern and PSG deals
By: Kwame Bediako Rwanda has responded to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) critics of their sports sponsorships deals with Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris St Germain, describing it as a threat of regional instability. The criticism comes from DRC’s foreign minister, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner, who recently called on Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Paris St […]
Post-Harvest Fisheries Project: A new era of collaboration between Ghana and South Korea
By: Sarah Baafi The Director General of the Korea Maritime Institute has paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, to enhance bilateral relations between South Korea and Ghana, particularly in the fisheries sector. The meeting focused on the ongoing post-harvest fisheries project, a collaborative effort involving the Korea Maritime […]
High Court orders WAEC to release withheld WASSCE results
An Accra High Court has dismissed the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) application for a stay of execution regarding its previous ruling that mandated the immediate release of withheld results for approximately 10,000 candidates from the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The court imposed a fine of GHS 5,000 on WAEC for […]
Trump ends deportation protection for 500,000 Haitians
The US government will end the temporary protected status (TPS) for 500,000 Haitians living in the country in August, the Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday. This comes despite deteriorating conditions in the Caribbean country, with gangs controlling about 85% of the capital and sexual violence against children increasing by 1,000% last year, according to the […]
Sir Sam Jonah condemns UT Bank closure as “economic injustice”
By: Deborah Pofara Luu Renowned businessman Sir Sam Jonah has criticized the closure of UT Bank, labeling it an “economic injustice” that has stifled private sector growth in Ghana. Speaking at the launch of ‘The UT Story: Volume 3’ by Prince Kofi Amoabeng, Sir Sam Jonah emphasized that the government’s decision to shut down six […]
Mahama urges labour unions to consider dire state of economy
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday joined the National Tripartite Committee meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment in Accra. The President in his remarks urged the labour unions to consider the dire state of the economy as they proceed with the wage negotiations. He promised them that if the economy bounced back, […]
Three buses explode in Israel in ‘suspected terror attack’, police say
Three empty buses have exploded on the southern edge of Tel Aviv in what Israeli police say is a “suspected terror attack”. It happened in parking lots in the city of Bat Yam on Thursday night. There were no casualties. Devices on two other buses failed to explode, police said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
Record number of Norovirus cases reported in England’s Hospitals
By: Brain Akutei – Azu Mateko Hospitals in England are experiencing the highest number of Norovirus cases ever recorded. According to NHS England, an average of 1,160 patients were hospitalized each day last week due to the virus. This is double the number of cases recorded during the same period last year. The number of […]
France hands over its Port-Bouët Military Base to Ivory Coast
By: Sarah Baafi Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the Port-Bouët military base, marking the end of France’s military presence in the country after decades. The handover occurred on February 20, 2025, in a ceremony attended by French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Ivorian Defense Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara. This transfer of security […]
GES pledges full implementation of policies from National Education Forum
The Acting Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Professor Ernest Ko Davis, says policies emerging from the National Education Forum will be implemented in ways that enhance quality education and ensure relevance for all students. Speaking at the closing session of the Zonal Forum as part of the National Education Forum at Ho Technical […]
JICA volunteers boost education in Akatsi and Keta, bringing hope to students
By: Gloria Anderson The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) continues to make significant strides in Ghana’s education sector through its volunteer programme. On the second day of its media tour, JICA showcased the transformative impact of its volunteers in the Volta Region, with visits to educational institutions in Akatsi and Keta. The delegation engaged with […]
Cholera outbreak in Winneba: Minority Leader calls for urgent government intervention
By: Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed serious concerns over the dire conditions at Winneba Government Hospital, where a shortage of water, medical supplies, and logistical support is exacerbating the ongoing cholera outbreak. Speaking in Parliament on February 20, 2025, the Minority Leader highlighted the distressing state of affairs, revealing that the […]
GPL broadcast dilemma: Bibiani Goldstars CEO calls for free access to coverage; opposes SuperSport paywall
By: Kwame Bediako The Ghana Premier League (GPL) is at the center of a heated debate over broadcasting rights, with the Chief Executive Officer of Bibiani Goldstars, Mr. Akwasi Adu, strongly opposing a proposal to have the league televised on SuperSport. Mr Akwasi Adu argues that moving the GPL behind a paywall would exclude many […]
