Ghana petitions ECOWAS over alleged harassment of Ghanaian businesses in Nigeria
By: Barbara Kumah Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has petitioned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to investigate and intervene in what he describes as alleged interference with Ghanaian businesses operating in Nigeria. The petition was presented at the 95th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Council of Ministers, held in […]
Ghana refines Blue Economy Action Plan at key Technical Workshop
By: Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has launched a three-day technical workshop today with AU-IBAR to refine and cost the nation’s Blue Economy Strategy, aiming to unlock sustainable growth from marine, coastal, and inland waters. Hosted at La Villa Boutique Hotel from December 15-17, the session reviews the cabinet-approved framework, “A Strategic […]
Manhunt continues after two killed and nine injured in US university shooting
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Two students are dead and nine other people are injured after a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island Some of the injured are in a critical condition in hospital, and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley warns the number of casualties could rise The suspect remains at large – police say the attacker […]
Jospong Group celebrates God’s faithfulness with 2025 evangelism outreach
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Jospong Group of Companies has marked its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service with a strong focus on evangelism, taking the message of Christ to the streets of Accra as a public testimony of God’s faithfulness. Held under the theme “Celebrating God’s Faithfulness” the four-day thanksgiving activities culminated in a mass […]
Auditor-General surcharges former National Service officials Osei Assibey Antwi and Gifty Oware-Mensah; they are to pay GH¢2.4bn
The Office of the Auditor-General has invoked its constitutional powers to surcharge former top officials of the National Service Authority (NSA) and their collaborators in a move to recover GH¢2.4 billion unlawfully paid from state coffers. Following a Technical and Forensic Audit of the National Service Authority (NSA) systems, which the office describes as a […]
Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia
SOURCE: BBC NEWS Eritrea has withdrawn from East African regional bloc Igad, accusing the organisation of “becoming a tool against” countries like itself. In a statement on Friday, Eritrea’s foreign ministry said Igad had strayed from its founding principles and failed to contribute to regional stability. The withdrawal comes amid a fierce war of words […]
Government ready to deepen partnership with Zoomlion to drive cleanliness, climate resilience and job creation
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited as part of efforts to advance environmental cleanliness, climate resilience, innovation and sustainable job creation across the country. Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Ahmed, made the announcement on Friday, December 12, during […]
Parliament to adjourn Sine Die on December 19
By: Ashiadey Dotse Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has announced that Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, December 19, 2025. Presenting the Business Statement for the ninth week ending December 19, Mr. Ayariga, who also serves as Chairman of the Business Committee, urged Committee Chairpersons to give urgent attention to all pending referrals […]
About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for ‘clean-up’ after failed coup
Some 200 West African soldiers, mainly from Nigeria and Ivory Coast, are in Benin to support the government following Sunday’s failed coup, Benin’s foreign minister says. The attempt was foiled after Nigeria deployed fighter jets to drive the mutineers out of a military base and state TV headquarters, where they had declared a takeover. This […]
13,000 road crashes claim 2,600 lives in 11 months – MTTD warns ahead of Christmas
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s rising road accidents, revealing alarming figures recorded between January and November this year. Chief Superintendent Alexander Kwaku Obeng, Director of Education, Research and Training at the MTTD in an interview on Friday, December 12, 2025, said on Channel One […]
High Court stops Daddy Lumba’s funeral over family dispute
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Accra High Court has stopped plans to bury the late highlife legend, Daddy Lumba, after his maternal family filed an injunction against the family head, Kofi Owusu. On Friday December 12, 2025, the court ruled that Mr. Owusu, who is the Abusuapanyin, cannot go ahead with the funeral arrangements until the […]
President Mahama calls on Africa to add value to raw materials
President John Dramani Mahama delivered a powerful message on Kenya’s 62nd Jamhuri Day, calling on Africa to start adding value to its raw materials, rather than merely exporting raw resources. He called for building value chains to unlock the continent’s economic potential. Addressing the independence celebrations, President Mahama stressed harnessing Africa’s natural endowments and youthful […]
Abuja: Aliko Dangote appointed inaugural Chairperson for ECOWAS Business Council to push for economic integration
By: Alex Adu ECOWAS has appointed renowned African businessman, Aliko Dangote, as the inaugural Chairperson of its newly established ECOWAS Business Council. The council aims to mobilize private sector investment and accelerate economic integration across the region. This was the announcement by ECOWAS Commission President, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, at the opening of the 95th […]
Economic desperation drives African youths to Russia-Ukraine war, fueling a continental crisis
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The war in Ukraine has significant implications beyond Europe for African nations. Kyiv maintains that Russia is actively recruiting African citizens to bolster its forces. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated Kyiv’s estimate that “more than 1,400 nationals from 36 African countries are fighting alongside Russian troops,” a […]
