India cracks down on ‘Cockroach’ youth protests as anger intensifies against Modi and election chief
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Indian authorities deployed a sweeping security crackdown across New Delhi on Saturday, arresting thousands of protesters and setting up perimeter roadblocks to thwart a major youth-led demonstration. The clampdown targeted the “Cockroach” movement, a rapidly growing Gen-Z political force challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s administration and the country’s […]
Some top people in this country sign contracts in Chinese without a translator – Bataglia
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Member of Parliament for Sissala East, Issah Bataglia, has criticised public officials who sign contracts without fully understanding their contents, warning that such practices could commit the state to questionable agreements. Speaking on GBC’s Current Agenda, Mr Bataglia said the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, should have conducted […]
Gyakie unveils artwork for new single ‘Your Body’ ahead of October 16 release
Ghanaian singer and songwriter Gyakie has unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming single, Your Body, ahead of its release on October 16, 2026. The new single is expected to build anticipation for her third EP, The Dawn, which is scheduled for release later this year. Following a year of new releases and notable musical […]
EMY Africa announces November dates for 11th awards and MOTY Party
Following a year of international engagements, EMY Africa returns to Accra for the 11th edition of the EMY Africa Awards. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre, while the official pre-awards celebration, the MOTY Party, is scheduled for Sunday, November 8. The announcement follows […]
Schizophrenia-related disorders lead mental health cases recorded in Ghana
Ghana’s Mental Health Authority recorded 36,196 cases involving five major mental health conditions between January and June 2026, an increase of 6,414 over the same period last year. The Authority is also calling for people with lived experience to help shape mental health policies and services. Ghana’s Mental Health Authority (MHA) recorded 36,196 cases involving […]
Health Ministry declares Yellow Fever outbreak in Upper West Region
The Ministry of Health, working through the Ghana Health Service and in partnership with the World Health Organisation, has declared a Yellow Fever outbreak in some affected districts in the Upper West Region following laboratory confirmation of three cases, all of which resulted in deaths. In a statement issued on October 9, the Ministry said […]
India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launch
India has rejected Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is being unfairly blocked from launching in the country. The pushback comes as SpaceX struggles to turn years of regulatory work and partnerships with India’s biggest telecom operators into a commercial launch in one of the world’s largest internet markets. On Wednesday, Musk […]
Gov’t begins pilot of national emergency bed management system
The government has begun piloting a national emergency bed management system to improve the allocation of hospital beds and address Ghana’s persistent “no bed syndrome”. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh said the initiative will provide real-time information on bed availability and the number of patients occupying emergency units. Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on […]
Stephanie Benson opens up on near-death breast cancer surgery
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian-British singer and media personality Stephanie Benson has recounted her near-death experience during a 34-hour surgery to have her breasts removed after a breast cancer diagnosis, and says the ordeal has pushed her to dedicate her life to supporting other women. Speaking publicly about her health journey, Benson said the surgery […]
African researchers trained in sustainable natural resources management in Accra
By Jonathan Thompson Stakeholders at a Natural Resources Management conference have stressed the need for African researchers to harness modern digital technology to develop practical solutions for the sustainable management of the continent’s forests, land and water resources. Experts in agriculture, aquaculture, forestry and wildlife are participating in the conference, dubbed the Sustainable Natural Resources […]
Gender Ministry launches three laws to strengthen social protection and gender equity
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has marked a major milestone with the launch of three new legal instruments aimed at building a more inclusive, equitable and resilient Ghana. The instruments are the Social Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1148), the Social Protection Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2521), and the Affirmative […]
Mahama proposes support for owners of unfinished houses
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney President John Dramani Mahama has proposed identifying and assessing unfinished houses across the country as part of efforts to address Ghana’s housing challenge. He said the initiative could help determine the cost of completing abandoned or unfinished properties and provide targeted support to owners who are financially unable to complete them. […]
Minority demands transparency over reported US$1.7bn gold purchase programme losses
By Valentia Tetteh The Minority in Parliament has reiterated concerns over the reported US$1.7 billion losses associated with the Bank of Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, calling for transparency and an independent reconciliation of the figures and transactions involved. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised the issue during an engagement with the leadership of the Christian […]
Mahama urges assemblies to invest in rental housing
By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney President John Dramani Mahama has urged district assemblies to consider investing in rental housing as a way of addressing accommodation challenges while increasing their internally generated revenue. He said assemblies could use part of their internally generated funds and Common Fund allocations to develop rental housing for people working in their […]
