Dikan Center celebrates graduation of inaugural journalism fellowship cohort
Dikan Center proudly announces the successful graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Dikan Journalism Fellowship, marking a significant step forward in enhancing investigative and impactful journalism in Ghana. At an inspiring ceremony held in Accra, ten distinguished early to mid-career journalists celebrated the completion of their five-month fellowship. The intensive program provided fellows with […]
President Mahama welcomes Czech expertise to boost Ghana’s agriculture and digital transformation
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has extended a warm invitation for Czech businesses to bring their expertise in machinery, automotive components, and advanced agro-processing technologies to Ghana. “We readily welcome Czech expertise in machinery, automotive components, and advanced agro-processing technologies to help Ghana add substantial value to our abundant agricultural produce and create […]
Mahama highlights AfCFTA as key to expanding Ghana-Czech economic ties
By Celestine Avi At the Czech-Ghana Business Cooperation Seminar in Accra, President John Dramani Mahama spotlighted the immense opportunities that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers to businesses, urging Czech companies to seize the chance to expand not only within Ghana but across Africa’s burgeoning markets. With Ghana strategically positioned as a key […]
Bawumia visits Ntim Fordjour after attempted arrest, denounces political persecution
By Deborah Pofara Luu Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and 2024 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), visited Rev. John Ntim Fordjour following an attempted arrest at his residence by alleged National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) officials on April 9. The incident, linked to investigations into suspected drug trafficking and money laundering involving […]
Health Ministry, WHO team up to revamp Ghana’s health workforce
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), convened a National Policy Dialogue to confront the pressing challenges facing Ghana’s healthcare workforce. Under the theme “Transforming Ghana’s Health Workforce for UHC: Align, Invest, and Sustain,” the two-day event aimed to develop strategies to address issues like unequal distribution […]
Truck loaded with bricks crashes on Accra’s Ring Road, Driver flees scene
By Sarah Baafi A heavily loaded truck carrying concrete blocks lost control and crashed into approximately eight vehicles, critically injuring a mother and triggering massive traffic disruptions. The accident occurred around 2 p.m. as the truck descended from an overhead section of the road en route from Circle toward the police headquarters, slamming into slow-moving […]
Why Africa must respond to US tariffs with economic unity
By Ephraim Ofori Numosuor In a world increasingly defined by economic power plays and strategic alliances, Africa cannot afford to remain a continent of isolated economies. The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on a range of imports, including those from Africa, has sparked individual responses from various African nations. But these solo […]
Road safety is a national security concern – NRSA Boss
By Belinda Nketia The Director General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Lawyer Abraham Amabila, has raised serious concerns about the alarming rate of road crashes and fatalities in Ghana, describing the situation as a national security threat. “An average Ghanaian is likely to die in a road crash rather than to die from […]
Accra High Court frees Gyakye Quayson
By Seli Baisie An Accra High Court has acquitted and discharged James Gyakye Quayson, Member of Parliament for Assin North, following a three-year legal battle. The embattled MP, who declined an offer by the new Attorney General to discontinue the 2022 case against him, walked free on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after the court ruled […]
China retaliates with 84% tariffs on US goods as rift escalates
China has announced it will raise its tariff on US goods from 34 percent to 84 percent starting April 10. The 50-point increase mirrors the additional 50 percent tariff recently added by the US, which brought its total tariff on Chinese imports to 104 percent. This is a retaliatory move after President Donald Trump nearly […]
Instagram is beefing up its search to compete with TikTok
Instagram head Adam Mosseri says the company is looking to improve the app’s search functionality, admitting this is an area where Instagram could do more to compete. The remarks, made on a recent episode of the “Build Your Tribe” podcast, come at a time when younger Gen Z users often turn to social apps like […]
Profile: Petr Pavel, President of the Czech Republic
After winning the election in January, Mr Petr Pavel was sworn into office as the 4th President of the Czech Republic in March 2023. Mr Pavel, who was born on November 1, 1961, has many years of military experience spanning 1983 to 2018, rising through the ranks from a Special Purpose Airborne Reconnaissance Platoon Leader […]
Three American citizens who attempted coup in DRC back in US custody
Following their death sentences from a military tribunal in September 2024, the three Americans who unsuccessfully attempted a coup against the government of President Felix Tshisekedi are now back in US custody and will serve their sentences in the US. Among the three Americans was 21-year-old Marcel Malanga, son of opposition figure Christian Malanga, who […]
Partey’s class and ability in midfield shine through his performances against Real Madrid
By Kwame Bediako Thomas Partey was one of the undoubted stars of the show alongside Declan Rice as Arsenal dismantled the defending European Champions, Real Madrid, 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. The Ghanaian midfielder was at the heart of Arsenal’s midfield, dictating the pace of the game and controlling the tempo with ease. Partey’s performance […]
