Ghana to develop high-yield tomato variety to boost production – Eric Opoku
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to develop a high-yield tomato variety to help bridge the country’s significant production gap. Addressing Parliament, he revealed that Ghana faces a shortfall of approximately 300,000 metric tonnes in tomato production, highlighting the urgent need for effective solutions. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the […]
Ghana deepens fisheries partnership with FAO ahead of Africa Conference
By Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has intensified efforts to strengthen Ghana’s fisheries sector following a high-level engagement with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Country Representative to Ghana, Priya Gujadhur. The meeting also served as an official invitation to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, to attend the 34th […]
UN approves Mahama’s slave trade reparations motion
By Ashiadey Dotse The United Nations General Assembly has passed a historic motion tabled on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, led by John Dramani Mahama, with strong support from member states. The motion, presented by Ghana on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, received 123 votes in favour. It calls for renewed global commitment to reparative […]
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and Google over her childhood addiction to social media. In a verdict delivered on Wednesday to Judge Carolyn Kuhl, the panel of jurors found Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health […]
SSNIT and TUC engage workers in Takoradi to enhance pension literacy
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in collaboration with the Trades Union Congress Ghana (TUC), has organised a regional forum in Takoradi to educate workers on pension benefits, address misconceptions and gather feedback to improve the scheme. The engagement, which is being carried out across the country, aims to increase awareness of the […]
ECOWAS Court grants Ghana extension to file defence in Gertrude Torkornoo human rights case
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has moved to regularize a late defense filing by the Ghanaian government in a high-profile human rights suit. This decision follows an application by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem Sai to admit the state’s response after it missed a critical statutory deadline. […]
Remembering victims of slavery is a safeguard against repeating it – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the importance of remembering the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, saying it is key to preventing such atrocities from happening again. According to him, remembrance must go beyond reflection to include documentation and education. “We remember them through articles, oral histories, broadcast programmes, books, music, museum […]
President Mahama calls on world to take moral stand on slavery
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the world to take a moral stand on slavery, warning that neutrality in the face of injustice amounts to siding with wrongdoing. He made the remarks at the UN Plenary to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He […]
Chiefs key in galamsey fight, says NAIMOS
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) is revamping its approach to combating illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with a focus on community engagement and intelligence gathering. Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Col. Dominic Buah, has emphasised the importance of involving local chiefs and communities in the fight against illegal […]
Assemblies of God backs Mahama after Lincoln University revokes honorary doctorate
Assemblies of God, Ghana, has expressed strong support for President John Dramani Mahama following the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA, to withdraw an honorary doctorate previously conferred on him. In a statement issued in Accra and signed by the General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang, the Church said the University’s action – reportedly […]
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retrieve 14 bodies that were initially believed to have been buried at the site. Government pathologist […]
Recognising slave trade as crime key to Africa’s justice and development – Thomas Anabah
By Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Garu, Thomas Anabah, has backed President John Dramani Mahama’s call for the transatlantic slave trade to be recognised globally as a crime against humanity. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Dr Anabah described the president’s stance as a necessary step towards achieving historical justice and restoring African […]
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens involved have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped to one hour’s use – with some also seeing no such […]
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375m (£279m) for misleading users over the safety of its platforms for children. A jury found that Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was liable for the way in which its platforms endangered children and exposed them to sexually explicit material and contact with […]
