MFWA develops action plan to achieve gender parity in Ghana’s media space
By Mabel Esinam Awagah The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has developed an action plan aimed at achieving gender parity in media representation and leadership roles in Ghana. The initiative stems from the recognition of the low representation of women and their limited skills in the media, currently estimated at only 25 percent. The […]
Gov’t to facilitate safe return of US deportees – Ablakwa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working tirelessly to facilitate the safe return, reintegration, and reunification of 160 Ghanaians facing deportation from the United States of America (USA). Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, says comprehensive efforts are underway to ensure the dignified return of the affected individuals. “We have decided not […]
William Amponsah shatters Ghana’s 10,000m record with new national record
By Kwame Bediako Ghanaian long-distance runner William Amponsah has set a new national record in the men’s 10,000m, smashing the previous record by an impressive two minutes. The 25-year-old Texas A&M student-athlete achieved a remarkable time of 27:47.93 seconds at the Bryan Clay Invitational. This outstanding performance not only broke the Ghanaian record but also […]
Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu signs with Norwegian giants FK Molde
By Kwame Bediako Black Queens midfielder Evelyn Badu has signed with Norwegian giants FK Molde on a deal that will see her play for the club until the end of the 2025 campaign. The 22-year-old joins Molde from French side Fleury 91, bringing her wealth of experience playing in top-tier leagues. This move is a […]
C/R: Three teenagers die in fatal accident at Assin Asempanaye
By Shadrack Owusu Asante Three teenagers have died in a tragic road accident on the night of April 16, 2025 at Assin Asempanaye in the Central Region. The incident occurred when a KIA Granbird bus, with registration number GT 5727-20 and carrying 42 passengers from Kumasi to Takoradi, collided with an unregistered Royal motorbike carrying […]
26 cases listed for criminal assizes jury trials at Tamale High Court
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Tamale High Court has officially commenced the criminal assizes jury trials, marking a significant milestone in the advancement of the judicial system in Ghana. The event brought together key stakeholders in the justice sector, including judges, lawyers, jurors, and members of the public, to highlight the importance of citizen participation […]
Amaarae endorses Darkua after historic Coachella debut
US-based Ghanaian artiste Amaarae has publicly endorsed rising Ghanaian singer Darkua as one of the country’s most underrated artists. The co-sign came during a recent interview with DJ Chvmeleon for R29Unbothered, where Amaarae was asked to spotlight lesser-known talent in Ghana’s music scene. The endorsement follows Amaarae’s groundbreaking Coachella debut, where she made history as […]
Equal Voices Project: GBC receives Gender Equality Strategy document
By Franice Tandoh The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) has officially received a Gender Equality Strategy Document, marking the climax of the Equal Voices Project, an initiative aimed at promoting gender balance in media content and leadership. The document was formally presented to the Director-General of GBC, Professor Amin Alhassan, on Wednesday, 17th April 2025, by […]
Drake updates defamation lawsuit against label group for promoting ‘’Not Like Us’’
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Canadian singer and rapper Drake has updated his defamation lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), claiming the label promoted Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” to millions of viewers at the Super Bowl and Grammys, damaging his reputation. The song’s lyrics accuse Drake of being a pedophile, […]
Germany draws a line: Russia and Belarus not welcome at WWII memorial
By Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur Eighty years after the fall of Nazi Germany, the country is preparing to mark one of the most important anniversaries in its modern history, but this year, with a sharp political edge. For the first time since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Germany is deliberately leaving Moscow and […]
Producer price inflation for March declines to 24.4%
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Provisional data on Ghana’s Producer Price Inflation (PPI), released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), shows a drop from 27.6 percent in February to 24.4 percent in March 2025. The decline marks a 3.2 percentage point reduction, with a marginal month-on-month change of 0.6 percent between February and March. According to the […]
C/R: Police arrest 42 persons for drug peddling and prostitution
By Kwame Owusu Asante Shadrack The Central North Regional Police Command’s Special Taskforce, led by DCOP Abraham Acquaye, has arrested 42 suspects in connection with drug peddling and prostitution during an intelligence-led operation in Ayamfuri, Upper Denkyira West District, in the Central Region on April 16, 2025. At a press briefing, the Regional Commander stated […]
France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate
France says it will expel 12 Algerian diplomatic and consular staff members and has recalled its ambassador from Algiers, deepening a crisis that threatens to unravel months of attempted reconciliation between the two countries. The announcement on Tuesday comes a day after Algeria ordered 12 French diplomats to leave within 48 hours. Algiers announced the expulsions after […]
Parliament’s health committee to tour hospitals nationwide
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health is set to embark on a nationwide inspection of key healthcare facilities from Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, April 25, 2025. This four-day tour aims to assess the current state of healthcare delivery in Ghana, identify pressing challenges, and explore strategies to enhance the quality of services provided across […]
