Ghana receives upgraded emergency operations center from Africa CDC to strengthen national preparedness
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has received a fully refurbished and upgraded Emergency Operations Center (EOC) from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), a major boost to the country’s ability to detect and respond swiftly to public health threats. The handover ceremony took place at the national EOC facility in […]
Black Queens name 24-player squad for friendly against England
By: Kwame Bediako Black Queens head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren has unveiled a 24-player squad for Ghana’s upcoming international friendly against the England Lionesses on December 2, 2025, at St. Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. The high-profile fixture offers Ghana a valuable opportunity to measure their progress against one of the world’s elite women’s national teams […]
Children’s Parliament marks World Children’s Day in Accra
By: Jacob Aggrey The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has marked this year’s World Children’s Day with the seventh sitting of the National Children’s Parliament at the African Trade House in Accra. The event, held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, brought together child parliamentarians from across the country to discuss issues affecting children’s […]
Health Minister reaffirms government commitment to health facility expansion in Savannah Region
By: Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has embarked on a working tour of key health facilities and traditional authorities in the Savannah Region, reaffirming the government’s commitment to expanding infrastructure, improving healthcare delivery, and addressing long-standing operational challenges in the sector. During his tour, the Minister visited Damongo, the Regional […]
US cancels 15% tariffs on Ghana’s cocoa and other farm products – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the United States government has officially informed Ghana that the 15% tariff on cocoa and some agricultural products has been cancelled. According to to the minister, US diplomats confirmed that the reversal took effect on November 13, 2025, following a new […]
WACSI unveils strategic direction to keep civil society secure online and financially solid
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) has outlined an ambitious new strategic direction aimed at strengthening digital resilience, expanding civic technology, and promoting sustainable African-led financing for civil society organisations (CSOs) across the region. The announcement was made during a press briefing in Accra as part of the institute’s […]
SEEDAfrique and NSA Volta partner to promote grassroots athletics
By Tilda Acorlor SEEDAfrique, a youth-focused organization, has met with the Volta Regional Director of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Madam Phillippina Frimpong, to discuss collaborative opportunities aimed at promoting athletics in the Volta Region. The meeting, held in Ho on November 19, 2025, outlined plans for joint initiatives, including organizing regional athletics activities and […]
Ghana Shippers Authority donates relief items to Village of Life Academy
By Bawanke David The Eastern zone of Ghana shippers’ Authority has donated some relief items to Village of Life Academy in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region. This is part of Ghana Shippers Authority’s initiative in helping institutions and homes where individuals have difficulties in accessing better lives. Village of Life Academy, whose […]
Youth Leaders in the Ho Municipality Empowered with Leadership Training
By Tilda Acorlor Student Leaders in the Ho Municipality have gone through intensive training in youth leadership and advocacy, aimed at strengthening their participation in youth-friendly urban development initiatives within the municipality. The training dubbed “Youth Leadership and Advocacy Training” (YLAT) brought together learners from Kabore JHS, OLA SHS, Mawuko Girls’ SHS, Ho Technical University […]
Police arrest man caught in viral video giving cigarette to child
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man captured in a viral video administering what is believed to be a cigarette to a child, an act that has sparked widespread public outrage. In a statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on 22nd November 2025, the Police confirmed that […]
TCDA, Exporters and Mango Growers agree on GHS 4.18 minimum price for 2025 minor season
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) has reached a major consensus with key industry stakeholders on the minimum farmgate price of fresh mangoes for the 2025 minor season. At a stakeholder engagement involving the Federation of Associations of Ghanaian Exporters (FAGE) and the National Mango Growers Association (NMGA), participants settled […]
Gender Ministry launches ICT policy to drive digital transformation and improve service delivery
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has launched its 2025 Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Policy, marking a major step toward modernising internal systems and strengthening digital governance across the Ministry. The launch ceremony brought together senior leadership of the Ministry, staff, and key stakeholders from the […]
Ghana Hosts 9th Africa Women Conference as Gender Minister Champions Women’s Leadership and Innovation
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has opened the 9th Africa Women Conference (AWC) in Accra, bringing together influential women leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and development experts from across the continent to advance conversations on women’s leadership, innovation, and sustainable development. The three-day conference, held from 19th to 21st November 2025, is themed “Legacy Meets Innovation: […]
Gov’t reinforces zero-tolerance for domestic violence as Gender Minister intervenes in assault case
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has reinforced its zero-tolerance stance on domestic abuse following a high-profile assault case captured in a viral video. Gender Minister Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey visited the survivor to offer reassurance that the full machinery of the State is being deployed […]
