CHRAJ calls on President Akufo-Addo to resolve issues with Anti-witchcraft Bill and assent it
The Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has called on President Akufo-Addo to promptly address and assent to the Anti-Witchcraft Bill. The Anti-Witchcraft Bill, officially known as the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2023, passed by Parliament, seeks to modify the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Acts 2,9) to outlaw the practices of witch doctors […]
France’s rail network disrupted by ‘malicious acts’ ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
French rail company SNCF says its high-speed network has been targeted by “malicious acts” aimed at paralysing the system. It comes hours before the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympic Games. Several high-speed TGV lines have been hit to the west, north and east of Paris and queues have formed at Gare Montparnasse station in […]
Government misses revenue target by 1.9 percent in first half of 2024
Minister for Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has disclosed that total revenue and grants for the first half of 2024 amounted to GH¢74.7 billion, below the target of GH¢76.1 billion, representing 1.9 percent. He said despite the shortfalls, the outturn showed a nominal year-on-year growth of 24.6 percent and constituted 42.3 percent of the budget’s […]
Leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas
One of the world’s most powerful drug lords, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, leader of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. Zambada, 76, founded the criminal organisation with Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, who is currently jailed in the US. Arrested with Zambada on Thursday was Guzman’s son, Joaquin […]
German Government equips Ghana Immigration Service ahead of December 7 Polls
By: Godfred Amoaful The Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, GIS, Kwame Asuah Takyi, says the service is poised to protect the territorial borders of the country, before, during, and after the December 7 polls. However, the GIS is faced with an inadequate resource challenge that demands the effort and benevolence of the external stakeholders […]
Ashanti Region triumphs in maiden edition of Elite U15 Girls Championship
By: Nana Kwame Bediako The Elite U15 Girls Championship concluded in spectacular fashion as Ashanti Region were crowned champions with a victory over Brong Ahafo Region on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence. The match marked the end of an exciting tournament that showcased the incredible talents of young female […]
University of Local Governance and Development to start soon
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has approved the establishment of the University of Local Governance and Development. The pioneering institution is set to address the critical needs and gaps in the country’s local government system, with a relevant Bill expected to be placed before Parliament to finalise the process. The Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation […]
Online Childhood Sexual Violence: A Global Menace
Rhiannon-Faye McDonald, co-founder of the Brave Movement and the Head of Advocacy at the Marie Collins FILM, a survivor of technology-assisted child sexual abuse wrote: When I was 13 years old, I was groomed online by a much older man pretending to be someone else. Imagine the most private, vulnerable moment of your life. And imagine […]
REGSEC to beef up security in Binduri after alleged vehicle burning incident
By: Peter Agengre A pickup vehicle belonging to the campaign team of the Member of Parliament for Binduri in the Upper East Region, Hon. Abdulai Abanga was burnt to ashes on Monday night. The said vehicle with registration number GX 4164-17 was packed in front of the house of the Binduri Constituency Chairman of the […]
Asiedu Nketiah outlines NDC’s new campaign tactics: door-to-door strategy
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has announced that the party will implement a new campaign strategy for the upcoming December elections. Instead of hosting large rallies, the NDC will focus on door-to-door and personal engagement with voters. The party is set to launch its campaign in Tamale on […]
Minority drags Dr. Bawumia to Chamber: “We are ready to debate you on your budget”
By: Edzorna Francis Mensah The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority in Parliament has officially invited the Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to participate in the debate of the Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review of the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government of Ghana in Chamber as the house comment debates on Thursday, 25th […]
Ghana’s Supreme Court declares as constitutional criminal law against unnatural carnal knowledge
By: Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the country’s criminal law against consensual gay, anal and any unnatural sexual intercourse. The Court has thus dismissed a suit challenging the constitutionality of Section 104 (1) (b) of the Criminal Offences Act 29. The writ was filed by a Law Lecturer Dr Prince […]
Delay in ratifying lithium and bauxite agreement and concerns of chiefs and people
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu Two paramount Chiefs in the Central Region where Lithium deposit is found in larger quantities have expressed worry over what they described as the delay in the approval of the lithium and bauxite mining agreement in parliament. According to them, the found mineral in the area is a major breakthrough for […]
National Peace Council trains volunteers on early warnings and response ahead of December polls
The National Peace Council, NPC has trained 30 people as voluntary monitors on early warnings and response mechanisms to help prevent violent extremism and election related violence ahead of this year’s polls. The training was with support from the Catholic Relief Services and the Kingdom of Netherlands, and the beneficiaries were drawn from the Savannah, […]
