Three La Santé inmates in custody after Sarkozy taunted and threatened in French jail
Three inmates at the La Santé prison were placed in special custody after footage was shared online showing taunts and threats made against former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, right after he arrived at the Paris jail to serve a sentence over misuse of funds from Libya. In one of the videos seen by Euronews, the […]
President Mahama declares three days of national Mourning for former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
By: Ruth Serwaa Asare President John Dramani Mahama has declared three days of national mourning following the passing of former First Lady, Her Excellency Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. A statement issued by the Presidency and signed by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, sais the period of mourning begins today, Friday, October 24, […]
BOLGATANGA: Upper East Region gets first-ever passport office
By: Peter Agengre The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially opened a cutting-edge passport application center in Bolgatanga, in the Upper East Region, revolutionizing access to travel documentation for residents. This strategic initiative promises to streamline the application process, making it faster, easier, and more convenient for citizens in the region to obtain passports. Until […]
Finance Ministry pushes for collective action on Ghana Infrastructure Plan
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has called on all stakeholders to rally behind the newly launched Ghana Infrastructure Plan (GIP), describing it as a defining step toward building a modern, connected, and resilient nation. Speaking at the official launch of the Plan, Mr. Nyarko Ampem reaffirmed government’s commitment […]
65 Minority MPs declare support for Dr. Bawumia’s flagbearer bid
By: Valentia Tetteh Sixty-five Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Minority side have publicly declared their support for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bid to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as its flag bearer ahead of the NPP Primaries. The declaration was made at a press conference in Accra, addressed by the Member of Parliament for Mampong, Mr. Kwaku […]
Girls of West and Central Africa unite in Dakar, launch bold agenda for their rights and future
By: Abraham Donkor In a landmark moment for gender equality and youth empowerment, adolescent girls from across West and Central Africa convened in Dakar from October for the first-ever Regional Girls’ Summit. The historic event, held in line with the International Day of the Girl, saw the adoption of the Dakar Declaration and Program of […]
Northern Ghana Security Dialogue highlights commitment to peace and stability
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong The sixth edition of the Northern Ghana Security Dialogue, held in Tamale, brought together state and non-state actors to discuss peace and security challenges in the region. The dialogue, facilitated by the Star Ghana Foundation, aimed to promote collaboration and coordination among stakeholders. The event brought together Regional security committees, REGSEC, […]
Ahwerease Odwira festival shooting: One dead, four injured
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The unfortunate incident that happened at Ahwerease in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, during activities marking the 2025 Odwira Festival has led to the death of one person, while four others are receiving treatment for gunshot wounds following a violent clash. The Eastern Regional […]
MoFFA gives unlicensed mortuaries, funeral home operators a week’s ultimatum to regularise operations
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Management of Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has issued a one-week ultimatum to all mortuaries and funeral facilities owners and operators operating without valid licenses to regularise their operations or risk closure. A release issued and signed by the MoFFA Registrar on October 22, 2025, reminded operators of such homes […]
MoH signs two-year performance agreement to enhance health service delivery
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Ministry of Health (MoH) has signed performance contracts with its agencies to strengthen accountability and improve service delivery in the health sector. The two-year agreement, which spans from January 2025 to December 2026, is designed to ensure that heads of agencies deliver measurable results while maintaining room for innovation. Speaking […]
Minister for Communication Samuel Nartey George urges Ghanaians to create and own Africa’s digital future
By: Esther Aidoo The government is expected to create 200,000 jobs that will generate 2 billion dollars by 2028 as part of Ghana’s digital exports. Speaking at the Mobex Africa Tech and Innovation conference, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Mr Samuel Nartey George said these jobs in the digital space will position […]
Five arrested, 57 Nigerians rescued in human trafficking raid at Community 25
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has arrested five suspects and rescued 57 Nigerian nationals in a major anti-human trafficking and cybercrime operation at Adom Estates, Community 25, near Tema. The intelligence-led operation, conducted by the CID Operations Unit on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, followed months […]
Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia
At least 40 migrants, including children, have died after their boat sank off the coast of Tunisia, in one of the deadliest maritime disasters in the region this year, authorities say. The boat sank off the Mediterranean port of Mahdia in central Tunisia while carrying about 70 migrants, an official said. All the people on […]
Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa urges global financial system reset to reflect modern realities at UN@80 dialogue
By: Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for the reset of the international financial system to ensure fairer access to capital, debt relief and investment opportunities for developing countries. Speaking at the UN@80 High-Level Dialogue in Accra, Mr Ablakwa, said many developing nations are trapped in unsustainable debt cycles, limiting their […]
