US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests
Husband and wife movie stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have travelled to Guinea, where they have been granted citizenship after tracing their ancestry to the West African nation through DNA testing. Majors, a star of Creed and Ant-Man, said becoming citizens would allow the couple to “bridg[e] the gap” and bring together their stories […]
We are reviewing Chapter 12 of the Constitution to create better environment for public media – President Mahama
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government is reviewing Chapter 12 of the 1992 Constitution to strengthen public media, saying the changes aim to create a more supportive environment for institutions like the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to do their work effectively. During a historic visit to the Ghana Broadcasting […]
Trump withdraws US from UN climate treaty and 65 other global bodies
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday suspending Washington’s participation in dozens of UN agencies, commissions and advisory panels focused on climate, labour, migration and other issues his administration describes as promoting “woke” initiatives. This means the US will withdraw from 66 international organisations including the UN climate treaty framework, marking the […]
US halts assistance to Somalia over claims food aid was illegally seized
The US has suspended all assistance to the government of Somalia, alleging that officials destroyed a UN World Food Programme (WFP) warehouse and seized “donor-funded food aid”. “The Trump administration has a zero-tolerance policy for waste, theft, and diversion of life-saving assistance,” said a US State Department statement on X. The message, posted on the account […]
US immigration agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
A US immigration agent has shot dead a 37-year-old woman in the city of Minneapolis, sparking protests overnight. Federal officials said the woman, Renee Nicole Good, had tried to run over immigration agents with her car but the city mayor said the agent who shot her had acted recklessly. Videos of the incident show ICE […]
Nigeria’s ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case
A Nigerian court has granted bail to the country’s former attorney general, Abubakar Malami, along with his wife and son, who are facing money laundering charges. Malami, 58, was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari between 2015 and 2023. He was charged last month with 16 counts […]
Asantehene engages BoG Governor on economic stability and growth
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Wednesday, January 7, visited the Bank Square in Accra to pay a courtesy call on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Asiama. The visit is widely seen as reinforcing dialogue between traditional leadership and the country’s economic managers. Though […]
One Year On, Mahama says tough reforms are laying foundations for recovery
By: Diana Adjei President John Mahama celebrated one year in office today, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the Jubilee House, in Accra He explained that the thanksgiving service was intentionally non-denominational, stressing that gratitude transcends religious doctrine. According to him, regardless of religion or faith, it is widely acknowledged that no […]
Ghana and the UK are aligning priority areas of focus for 2026 – Minister for Foreign Affairs
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney Ghana and the United Kingdom have begun steps to deepen their diplomatic engagement, with discussions underway to elevate their bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced. The Minister disclosed this on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, after hosting the British High Commissioner to […]
Residents will no longer travel to other regions for passport services – Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney Residents of Sefwi Wiawso and surrounding districts in the Western North Region will no longer have to travel to other parts of the country to access passport services following the commissioning of a new Passport Application Centre in the area. The Centre was commissioned on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, by the […]
Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta
A plot to kill Burkina Faso’s military leader, Capt Ibrahim Traoré, has been thwarted, the West African nation has announced. The sophisticated plan had been hatched by Lt Col Paul Henri Damiba, the military officer ousted by Traoré in September 2022, the security minister said in a late-night broadcast. “Our intelligence services intercepted this operation […]
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarks on key Africa tour
By: Samuel Ayammah China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, has begun a five-day visit to Africa, marking the 36th consecutive year that the continent has been the destination of the Chinese Foreign Minister’s first overseas trip of the year. Wang Yi’s itinerary includes stops in Ethiopia, Somalia, Tanzania, and Lesotho, where he will strengthen China’s strategic […]
See policing as service to the people, not a paycheque – Asantehene tells officers
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has cautioned officers of the Ghana Police Service against viewing policing merely as a means of earning a living, insisting that the profession must be driven by a genuine sense of service, compassion, and commitment to the people. According to the revered traditional ruler, […]
COPEC urges Oil Marketing Companies yet to reduce fuel prices to act now
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers Ghana (COPEC) has called on Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) that have not yet reduced fuel prices within the current pricing window to take immediate action. In a press release signed by COPEC Executive Secretary, Duncan Amoah, on January 6, 2026, the consumer advocacy group noted […]
