Foreign Policy Dialogue ends with call for coordinated, people-centred approach
By Hannah Dadzie The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has concluded a two-day stakeholders’ workshop aimed at shaping Ghana’s first Comprehensive Foreign Policy, with participants reiterating the need for a coordinated, people-centred and forward-looking approach to the country’s external relations. The exercise seeks to redefine Ghana’s global engagement in an era of shifting geopolitics and rapid […]
Supreme Court throws out NAM1’s latest bid to stop his trial
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application seeking to halt the trial of Nana Appiah Mensah, also known as NAM1, the Chief Executive Officer of the defunct Menzgold Ghana Limited, who has been accused of defrauding the company’s customers. The application had earlier been dismissed by the High Court, where it was first filed, and […]
GAF, security agencies to hold joint show of force exercise in Accra on Thursday
By Sarah Baafi The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and sister security agencies will on Thursday, December 11, 2025, conduct a joint Show of Force exercise in Accra to demonstrate their readiness to maintain peace and security as the festive season approaches. The coordinated drill will begin at 9:00am from the Black Star Square, move through […]
Gov’t introduces peak-hour bus service to ease commuter challenges
By Ashiadey Dotse Transport Minister Joseph Nikpe Bukari has announced the introduction of peak-hour bus services in Accra to help reduce traffic pressure and make evening travel easier for commuters. The initiative takes effect today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.At least eight buses will be deployed on each of four major routes between 4:30 p.m. and […]
GES condemns assault on teacher at Kade SHTS, begins investigation
By Rebecca Ampah The Ghana Education Service (GES) has condemned an assault on a teacher at Kade Senior High Technical School after a video of the incident went viral on social media. In a press statement, GES said the footage shows Mr. Michael Quayson being attacked by some former students of the school. A preliminary […]
Truecaller now lets users protect households from scam calls
Truecaller has launched a household-level scam-protection feature as the Swedish company broadens its role beyond caller ID in response to the rising number of fraud attempts that target multiple members of a home. The new feature, called Family Protection, lets up to five people join a family group overseen by one member who acts as […]
Australia begins enforcing world-first teen social media ban
Australia has become the first country to ban social media for children under 16 from Wednesday, December 10, 2025, blocking access to platforms including TikTok, Alphabet’s YouTube, and Meta’s Instagram and Facebook — a move welcomed by many parents and child advocates but criticised by major technology companies and free-speech groups. Starting at midnight (1300 […]
Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
A sperm donor who unknowingly harboured a genetic mutation that dramatically raises the risk of cancer has fathered at least 197 children across Europe, a major investigation has revealed. Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes. The sperm was not sold to UK […]
Egypt’s FA wants World Cup ‘Pride Match’ plans cancelled
The Egyptian Football Association says it has sent a formal letter to FIFA requesting that LGBTQ+ “Pride Match” celebrations at one of their 2026 World Cup matches do not go ahead. The local organising committee in Seattle, one of the host cities for the FIFA tournament next summer, have said the match at Lumen Field […]
Sudanese militia leader sentenced to 20 years for Darfur atrocities
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Sudanese militia commander Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman , better known as Ali Kushayb, to 20 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Darfur more than 20 years ago. Kushayb, 76, was convicted in October on 27 charges linked to attacks carried out in 2003 […]
ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council opens session in Abuja
The ECOWAS Ministerial Mediation and Security Council (MSC) Session is currently underway at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja today, December 9, 2025. Council members are meeting to review the region’s political and security situation and outline strategic responses to emerging threats. In his opening remarks, ECOWAS Commission President Dr Omar Alieu Touray called for […]
Asantehene to present Bawku mediation report to Mahama on December 16
President John Mahama is set to receive the final report and recommendations on the mediation of the Bawku conflict from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. A statement released by the Minister for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, on Tuesday, December 9, confirmed that the presentation will take place at […]
GhanaFest Europe debuts in The Hague, showcasing trade and culture
The inaugural “GhanaFest Europe: Live in Holland Trade & Cultural Expo” concluded last week in The Hague, marking a new chapter in Ghana-Netherlands economic and cultural ties. The three-day event, held from December 3 to 5, 2025 brought together Ghanaian and Dutch businesses, policymakers, traditional leaders and diaspora communities to explore opportunities in sectors ranging […]
Cote d’Ivoire’s incumbent President Ouattara sworn in for new 5-year term
Alassane Ouattara, incumbent President of Cote d’Ivoire, was sworn in before the Constitutional Council on Monday in the capital, Abidjan, for a fourth five-year term, after winning the election with 89.77 percent of the votes. “Before the sovereign people of Cote d’Ivoire, I solemnly and honorably swear to respect and faithfully defend the Constitution, to […]
