Crisis communication during economic downturns: Lessons for Ghana’s future
By Valentia Tetteh Economic crises do not emerge in isolation. They are often shaped by a complex mix of global shocks, geopolitical tensions, and domestic vulnerabilities. In recent years, the global economy has experienced significant disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russia-Ukraine war all of which contributed to rising inflation, fuel price volatility, and […]
Nigeria imposes 48-hour curfew after gunmen kill at least 30 in Plateau State
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A surge of violence claimed at least 30 lives during a late-night assault in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau State. Gunmen arrived on motorcycles in the Gari Ya Waye community of Jos North on Sunday, targeting a settlement that serves as a hub for the local university community. Witnesses reported […]
Public Account Com’tte rejects GH₵91m in Trade Ministry arrears over lack of evidence
By Ashiadey Dotse The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament has raised concerns over financial records from the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry after auditors rejected GH₵91.8 million in reported arrears due to lack of evidence. This shortfalls was revealed on Monday, March 30, 2026, when officials from the ministry appeared before the committee to […]
Gov’t targets ₵15.23bn from domestic bonds to support 2026 budget
By Ashiadey Dotse The government is planning to raise about ₵15.23 billion from the domestic market between March and June 2026 to help finance its budget and manage existing debt. This was announced in a notice issued by the Bank of Ghana, which outlined the government’s borrowing plans for the period. According to the notice, […]
GES orders closure of nearby school after building collapse at Accra New Town kills 3
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed the immediate closure of the Accra New Town Experimental D/A School in Accra following the collapse of a nearby building that has claimed three lives and several others injured. The directive, issued after a high-level safety inspection, bars students from returning to campus […]
Akufo-Addo to lead ECOWAS election observation mission to Benin
Ghana’s former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will lead the ECOWAS mission to oversee Benin’s presidential election, the Economic Community of West African States has confirmed. The April 12 vote will choose the successor to incumbent Patrice Talon. He’s constitutionally barred from running after serving two terms in office. His decision not to challenge the […]
Semenya slams IOC chief Coventry over Olympic ban on transgender women
South African Olympic champion Caster Semenya has criticised International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry over the organisation’s new eligibility rules banning transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympics. Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women’s categories at the Games after the IOC approved a new eligibility policy on Thursday. The […]
Development of Ewe land requires a coordinated effort from all stakeholders – Kwamigah-Atokple
By Ashiadey Dotse The Volta Region’s Representative on the Council of State, Gabriel Tanko Kwamigah-Atokple, has called for a united and coordinated approach to the development of Ewe land, stressing that the responsibility cannot be left to government alone or any single group.Speaking as the keynote speaker at the launch of CEANA 2026 Annual Convention […]
Accra New Town building collapse: Vice President visits site, injured victims
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has visited the site of the building collapse at the Accra New Town Experimental D/A School. The Vice-President inspected the site where an uncompleted three-storey building collapsed on Sunday, March 29, 2026, while worshippers had gathered inside. Confirmed reports indicate that the incident claimed three lives, while […]
Accra New Town building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, 20 rescued
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The death toll from the collapse of an uncompleted four-storey building at Accra New Town in Accra has risen to three, with 20 people rescued so far, according to the latest updates from emergency authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026, near the Experimental D/A School. The structure […]
14 children rescued as floodwaters wreak havoc in Tema Manhean
Widespread flooding has hit parts of Tema Manhean following heavy rains that swept across sections of the Greater Accra Region in the early hours of Sunday, leaving residents stranded and properties submerged. The downpour, which began around 3 a.m., caused water levels to rise rapidly, severely affecting low-lying communities such as Waterland in Tema New […]
Heavy rainstorm triggers widespread power outages across parts of Greater Accra
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A severe rainstorm has swept through the Greater Accra Region, leaving significant portions of Ghana’s capital and its surrounding areas in darkness. The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) confirmed that the turbulent weather conditions resulted in multiple structural faults throughout the power grid. This sudden disruption has affected […]
Trump calls Strait of Hormuz the ‘Strait of Trump’ as US, Israel war with Iran intensifies
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent President Donald Trump stirred international conversation Friday by referring to the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative in Miami, the president addressed the vital oil-shipping route currently at the center of a month-long military conflict with Iran. “Iran has to […]
Ghana wheelchair tennis team heads to Morocco for Africa qualifiers
The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) Wheelchair Tennis Team has departed for Rabat, Morocco, to compete in the 2026 ITF PNB Paribas World Team Cup Africa Qualifiers. The tournament is scheduled to take place at Club Wifaq Tennis in Rabat from 30 March to 3 April 2026. Ghana will be represented in the men’s division by […]
