CMC Managing Director supports Eid al-Fitr celebration in Ho
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, Dr Wisdom Kofi Dogbey, Managing Director of the Cocoa Marketing Company, has engaged with members of Muslim communities in Ho. The visit followed an invitation from the Volta Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress, Mawutor Agbavitor, and aimed to promote community relations and social responsibility. The gathering, chaired […]
Ghana’s draft resolution at the United Nations: The case for reparatory justice
A RESOLUTION LIKE NO OTHER By Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Ghana There is a reason Ghana’s iconic Coat of Arms has always carried a profound creed: Freedom and Justice. It was not a fanciful choice. It is a reflection of the atrocities and struggles we have been through. […]
Ashantifest 2026: Students transform Asokwa Interchange into vibrant street art gallery
The usually busy Asokwa Interchange in Kumasi has, almost overnight, taken on a new identity, one defined not by traffic and hurried movement, but by colour, creativity and cultural pride. As part of activities marking the 2026 Ashantifest celebration, the interchange has been transformed into a vibrant street arts gallery, drawing the attention of commuters […]
Stolen luxury cars worth $800,000 intercepted before shipment to Ghana
A major police operation in Canada has uncovered an organised carjacking network with links to Ghana, leading to multiple arrests and the recovery of high-value stolen vehicles destined for overseas shipment. The operation, led by Peel Regional Police and dubbed Project Stratis, targeted a series of violent, armed carjackings reported across the Peel Region and […]
Jury orders Cosby to pay $19m to ex-waitress after finding he abused her in 1972
A jury in California has ordered Bill Cosby to pay $19.25m (£14.3m) in damages to a former waitress after finding he drugged and sexually assaulted her while taking her to one of his shows more than five decades ago. Donna Motsinger said the former star gave her wine and a pill that left her incapacitated […]
Namibia rejects Starlink operating licence application
Namibia has turned down applications from Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink for a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum, a notice in the country’s government gazette shows. The notice dated March 23 did not say why Starlink’s applications were declined. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia could reconsider the decisions “on its […]
Brazil backs Ghana’s UN resolution on transatlantic slave trade
By Hannah Dadzie Brazil has thrown its weight behind Ghana’s campaign at the United Nations to have the transatlantic slave trade declared the gravest crime against humanity. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, announced on his Facebook page that Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had formally expressed support for President John […]
Ghana steps up diplomatic push to rescue citizens caught in Ukraine war
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is stepping up high-level diplomatic efforts to protect its citizens caught in the Russia-Ukraine war, with Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa revealing that negotiations are nearing completion for the release of two Ghanaians being held by Ukraine as prisoners of war. The development casts Ghana’s recent engagement with Kyiv as […]
SIM database needs clean-up after audit of 2 million records- NCA Boss
By Ashiadey Dotse The Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, says an audit of about two million SIM card records has confirmed that Ghana’s SIM database requires a major clean-up, justifying the ongoing re-registration exercise. Speaking in an interview on TV3’s Hot Issues programme on Sunday, 22 March 2026, Rev. […]
Ghana moves reparations debate from rhetoric to UN action with slavery resolution
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana is seeking to shift the global reparations conversation from rhetoric to action, as President John Dramani Mahama prepares to table a resolution at the United Nations on March 25 to declare the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity. In an interview on RT, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto […]
Young and Safe Project beneficiaries calls for extension
By Tilda Acorlor Beneficiaries of the Young and Safe Project have lauded the initiative for greatly boosting their confidence and empowering them to actively participate in community governance. They are therefore calling for its continuation, citing the life-changing impact after a successful completion of a three-year youth development initiative in the Ho Municipality. One of […]
Iran threatens retaliation after Trump vows to ‘obliterate’ power plants unless Hormuz reopens within 48 hours
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz remains open to global maritime traffic with the specific exclusion of vessels linked to its “enemies.” The announcement follows a 48-hour ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump to fully reopen the waterway or face the destruction of Iranian power plants. In […]
GJA urges journalists to exercise caution in disaster reporting
By Rachel Kakraba and Abigail Nyahe The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called on journalists to exercise heightened caution in disaster reporting to ensure responsible and accurate information dissemination. The association emphasised that inaccurate or sensational reporting during disasters could worsen panic, undermine public trust and hamper emergency response efforts. It urged media practitioners to […]
SWAG Volta/Oti Marks 8th Anniversary with Kwabena Yeboah Public Lecture on Sports Journalism
By Tilda Acorlor The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Volta/Oti Regional Chapter, is set to mark its eighth anniversary with a public lecture aimed at promoting excellence and growth in sports journalism. Dubbed the “Kwabena Yeboah Public Lecture on Sports Journalism”, the event is scheduled for 9 April 2026 at the NAGRAT Hall in […]
