AfCFTA as a Catalyst for Agenda 2026: Key Takeaways from Keynote Lecture in Accra
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, hosted former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn at the AfCFTA Secretariat in Accra for a lecture on “AfCFTA as a Catalyst for Agenda 2026.” The event also marked the signing of an agreement between AfCFTA and Trademark Africa. […]
Intra-Africa Trade Stands at 15% of Total African Trade, Says Former Ethiopian Prime Minister
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick Hailemariam Desalegn Boshe, the former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and current board chair of Trademark Africa, recently highlighted the slow pace of intra-Africa trade, which currently accounts for just 15% of the continent’s total trade. Speaking at a summit hosted at the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat in Accra, […]
Interior Minister Donates Food Items to Ghana Prisons Service on Behalf of Ibrahim Mahama
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has donated several food items to the Ghana Prisons Service on behalf of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Ibrahim Mahama. The donation aimed to support inmates feeding during the Ramadan season was received at the Prisons Headquarters. It included 1000 bags of rice, 417 […]
President Mahama starts ‘Thank You Visit’ in Upper East today
By Seth EyiahPresident John Dramani Mahama is today taking his nationwide thank you visits to the Upper East Regional capital, Bolgatanga. The President will address the traditional authorities, staff and heads of the Regional Co-ordinating Council, Non-governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations, leadership of political parties and a cross section of the public at the […]
Transatlantic Legal Clash: US Court’s $18M Verdict Against Ghanaian Ex-MP Highlights Global Defamation Complexities
By Nana Karikari Senior International Affairs / Political Analyst The recent unanimous verdict by an eight-member jury in the Essex County Superior Court in New Jersey, awarding Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million in damages against former Ghanaian Member of Parliament (MP) Kennedy Agyapong, has sent ripples across international legal and political spheres. […]
Mahama Ayariga Condemns Military Brutality, Calls for Accountability
By: Rachel Quartey Mahama Ayariga, Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, has strongly condemned the military’s brutal treatment of civilians in Bawku Municipality on the night of Tuesday, March 18, 2025. “The conduct of the military is unacceptable. Soldiers who are responsible for ensuring law and order should never do that,” Ayariga stated. While acknowledging […]
OSP hasn’t given up on late ‘Sir John’ as it says no corrupt public official should pass on public asset to relatives
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Office of Special Prosecutor is calling for promulgation of additional but specific anti corruption laws to augment existing enactments so as to adequately fight corruption in the country. Among such crucial laws must be a Reversed Burden Act as well as Unexplained Wealth law which will allow anti corruption agencies to […]
Interior Minister defends National Security’s attempted arrest of Akwatia MP
By Valentia Tetteh The Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has justified the attempted arrest of the Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi, stating that it was in compliance with a bench warrant issued by the Koforidua High Court. According to the Minister, the High Court issued the warrant on February 19, […]
Foreign aid to Africa is not one-sided act of charity – Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
By: Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah A delegation from Harvard Kennedy School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) paid a courtesy visit to Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. The visit provided an opportunity for the Vice President to engage with students from these prestigious institutions, some of whom are studying public policy […]
Energy & Green Transition Minister assures of stable power supply in Greater Kumasi henceforth
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor has assured residents of the Ashanti region, particularly the Greater Kumasi Metropolitan Area of a stable power supply this week following the near completion of an upgrading of the existing generation capacity of the Bulk Supply point at Anwomaso in the Oforikrom […]
Ministry of Health Warns Public of TikTok Scams
By Josephine Kekeli Amuzu The Ministry of Health has issued a warning about fraudulent activities on TikTok involving individuals impersonating the Ministry to deceive the public. In a statement published on Facebook on March 16, 2025, the Ministry revealed that “dishonest individuals” are using its name and images to defraud unsuspecting people. The Ministry clarified […]
Draper stuns defending champion Alcaraz to reach Indian Wells final
By Kwame Bediako British number one Jack Draper pulled off a stunning upset by defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1 0-6 6-4 to reach the final of the Indian Wells. The victory marked Draper’s first appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 final and ensured that he will rise inside the world’s top 10 for the […]
Australian Grand Prix: Norris wins first race of the 2025 formula one season beating off Verstappen
By Kwame Bediako Lando Norris held off a charging Max Verstappen to win the Australian Grand Prix, the first race of the 2025 Formula One season, on Sunday, March 16. The McLaren driver dominated the majority of the 58-lap race, but a late rain shower brought Verstappen back into contention. Despite the Dutchman’s best efforts, […]
Matchweek 24 round up: Hearts stun by Dreams FC as Kotoko settled for a point against Samartex
By Kwame Bediako Asante Kotoko fought back to earn a crucial point against defending champions Samartex in a pulsating encounter at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The 1-1 draw ensured the Porcupine Warriors remained at the summit of the league table. Meanwhile, Dreams FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hearts […]
