KAIPTC delegation calls on Gender Minister to strengthen collaboration on women, peace and security
By Diana Adjei A delegation from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), led by its Commandant, Air Vice Marshall David Akrong, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, to strengthen collaboration on gender and peacebuilding initiatives. The meeting sought to deepen the existing partnership between the Ministry […]
MoGCSP marks International Women’s Day with renewed call for gender equality
By Diana Adjei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has marked the 2026 International Women’s Day with a renewed call for stronger action to promote gender equality and protect the rights of women and girls in Ghana. The national conference, organised with support from UNICEF Ghana and United Nations Population Fund, brought together policy makers, development […]
Iran names Ali Khamenei’s son supreme leader amid widening conflict with US and Israel
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Iranian Assembly of Experts has officially appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s third supreme leader. The 56-year-old cleric succeeds his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes. State media confirmed the selection followed a unanimous vote by the 88-member body of senior clerics. […]
Julius Debrah inspires Ghana’s private sector to drive national transformation
In a powerful and heartfelt message that blended inspiration, reflection, and national vision, Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah has called on Ghanaians to embrace forgiveness, unity, and collaboration as the country works toward a stronger economic future. Speaking on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama at the Accra Friendship Forever Club Dinner on Saturday, […]
298 matriculants sworn in at PUG’s Okwahu Campus Ceremony
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Vice Chancellor of the Presbyterian University, Ghana, PUG, Professor John Ofosu-Anim has urged tertiary students to always embrace critical thinking and develop solutions that will help them to positively impact society in this rapidly changing world. He reiterated that in order for one to be successful in this dynamic and […]
Fuel prices expected to remain stable until March 15 – COMAC
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies, Dr. Riverson Oppong has stated that, fuel prices are likely to remain stable till March 15, 2026 but hikes are likely from March 16 to the end of the month. “We should not really expect an increase in fuel […]
Ghana could gain from rising gold demand amid global tensions – Peter Terkper
By: Sarah Baafi Economist and Policy Analyst, Peter Terkper, has warned that escalating tensions between Iran and Israel could have broader global economic consequences, with potential gains for gold-producing countries like Ghana. Speaking on GBC’s Talking Point show, Dr. Terkper said geopolitical conflicts often trigger shifts in global commodity markets, particularly driving up demand for […]
Ghana urges Commonwealth to remove tariffs to boost trade among member states
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to prioritise the removal of tariffs and trade barriers among its member states to enhance economic cooperation and expand trade opportunities. Speaking at the 26th Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London, held under the theme “The Commonwealth at a Moment of Strategic Opportunity,” […]
Ablakwa calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn the recent attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, which left three Ghanaian soldiers seriously injured.This follows an attack on the Ghana Battalion headquarters, known as “Camp Obeng”, in southern Lebanon last Friday during an exchange of fire between the Israel […]
US-Israeli air campaign hits hundreds of military targets in new wave of Iran strikes
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In a joint US-Israeli operation, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday, March 8, 2026, that the Israeli Air Force has completed a massive wave of strikes against military infrastructure across western and central Iran. The operation targeted more than 400 sites as part of an ongoing campaign […]
Future generations may not have land to live in- Owusu-Ansah warns of space crunch
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Executive Secretary at the Lands Commission, Professor Anthony Owusu Ansah, has sounded a warning about the challenges future generations might have to go through with regards to land in Ghana, stating that land is a limited resource that doesn’t increase or grow. He emphasized that, the way land is being utilized […]
Veep Opoku-Agyemang calls for women’s empowerment on International Women’s Day 2026
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah Vice President of the Republic, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has extended warm wishes to women and girls across Ghana and around the world as the country joins the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026. In a message to commemorate the day, the Vice President celebrated the resilience, achievements […]
First Lady Lordina Mahama urges Ghanaians to ‘Give to Gain’ gender equality on International Women’s Day
By Kwame Bediako Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, has called on Ghanaians to actively support the advancement of women and girls as the country joins the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026. In a message to commemorate the day, she encouraged citizens to reflect on the theme of “Give to Gain gender […]
Muslims in Krachi Nchumuru District gets Ramadan essentials
By Bawanke David The Muslims communities in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the oti region has received some food items from the MP Hon Solomon Kuyon and the DCE Hon. Martin kofi Anato to support them during the Ramadan season.This initiative aims to help cut the cost of buying foods during the period. The MP, […]
