Russian Embassy in Ghana responds to alleged crimes against Ghanaian women by foreign national
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Russian Embassy in Ghana addressed reports Monday regarding a sensitive criminal investigation involving allegations of sexual exploitation and the illegal filming of Ghanaian women. The case has ignited widespread public outcry and intense social media scrutiny across the West African nation. The controversy emerges at a critical […]
Ghanaian artistes must acknowledge their true calling to succeed in the industry – Kwaw Kesse
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian Hiplife artiste Kwaw Kese, born Emmanuel Kofi Botwe, says recognising one’s true calling takes time and that musicians must be willing to adapt and grow in the industry. He argued that popular artistes such as Kofi Kinaata and King Paluta were naturally meant to be singers rather than rappers. According […]
Public cautioned against sharing graphic images of slain Ghanaians in Burkina Faso
The Government has appealed to the public to stop circulating graphic images of Ghanaians killed in a terrorist attack in Titao, Burkina Faso, describing the practice as insensitive and deeply distressing to affected families. Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior, made the appeal while providing an update on the attack involving Ghanaian tomato traders […]
Security of Ghanaians abroad is responsibility of host nations – Richard Kumadoe
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Security analyst and consultant, Richard Kumadoe, says the safety of Ghanaians living abroad or travelling to countries such as Burkina Faso is the responsibility of host authorities. Mr. Kumadoe’s comments follow confirmation by the Government of Ghana of a terrorist attack on a truck transporting Ghanaian tomato traders in northern Burkina Faso. […]
Ghana seeks extradition of Russian national over alleged non-consensual digital crimes
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The controversy surrounding Vyacheslav Trahov, known digitally as Yaytseslav, has ignited a national crisis that transcends social media sensationalism. The case involves a foreign national who allegedly lured Ghanaian women, recorded intimate encounters without their consent, and subsequently published the videos online, reportedly for financial gain. As the […]
AU Summit concludes with historic resolution on slave trade reparations
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The 39th African Union Summit concluded Sunday, February 15, 2026, with a forceful mandate for historical justice and a sharp warning to global powers that the continent will no longer accept a secondary role in international governance. Meeting in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, African heads of state […]
NCA instructs mobile networks to expand coverage beyond district capitals
By Amoako Kwame The National Communications Authority (NCA) has instructed mobile network operators to extend coverage beyond district capitals to all constituent towns within every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA). In a press statement released on Sunday, February 15, 2026, the NCA announced that it has amended the Quality of Service (QoS) Key Performance […]
‘Trump will be gone in three years’: Top Democrats try to reassure Europe
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was the centre of attention at the Munich Security Summit, as European leaders wondered apprehensively what tone he would strike in his remarks on Saturday. While his speech did not fully allay their concerns, it has been viewed as a reassurance to allies that while US relations may have […]
I have initiated processes… – Mahama seeks global recognition of slave trade as crime against humanity
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana is advancing efforts at the United Nations to secure global recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. In a statement referencing his address at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in September last year, President Mahama said processes are underway […]
Reparatory justice can only be achieved through determination and unity – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has stated that the pursuit of reparatory justice for descendants of enslaved Africans demands collective resolve and sustained action, rather than passive expectation. Speaking at the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, he drew parallels between the reparations movement and Africa’s struggle […]
Vehicle prices drop by 15% as cedi stabilises – ADUG
By Sarah Baafi Car buyers across Ghana can expect some relief, as the Automobile Dealers Union of Ghana (ADUG) has directed its members to reduce vehicle prices by an average of 15 per cent. The decision follows recent improvements in the foreign exchange market, particularly the relative stability of the Ghana cedi against the US […]
Health Ministry affirms support for FoSCel Foundation in fight against sickle cell disease
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Ministry of Health has thrown its weight behind the Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) in its efforts to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a common inherited blood disorder in the country. According to the Ministry, about 2% of babies born in Ghana each year have sickle cell disease, […]
Obama addresses racist video shared by Trump depicting him as an ape
Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly addressed a racist video posted on President Donald Trump’s social media, telling a podcast host that the “shame” and “decorum” that once guided public officials is now lost. The offensive video included a clip depicting Obama and his wife Michelle as apes, which drew widespread criticism from Democrats […]
Planned US-funded baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau blasted by WHO
A now-halted plan to run a hepatitis B vaccine trial involving thousands of newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been criticised by the World Health Organization as “unethical”. The US-funded study had sought to give one set of babies the vaccine at birth, while another would have had the shot delayed until six weeks of age. The […]
