Only 5,000 slots available for 105,000 security service applicants – Interior Minister
By: Franklin Asare-Donkoh The Minister of the Interior, Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that although more than 105,000 applicants have progressed to the medical stage of the ongoing recruitment into Ghana’s security services, only 5,000 positions are currently available. The Interior Minister made the revelation while speaking to journalists on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after […]
Veep calls for public cooperation as gov’t intensifies road infrastructure development
By Rachel Quartey and Rukayatu Musah Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called on Ghanaians to exercise patience and cooperate with the government as efforts continue to improve road infrastructure across the country. Speaking during a working visit to the Ministry of Roads and Highways in Accra, the Vice-President said road projects have far-reaching impacts […]
Ghana, South Korea expand partnership in maritime security and investment
By Celestine Avi President John Dramani Mahama has held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-myung, in Seoul as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between Ghana and South Korea. The high-level meeting focused on expanding cooperation in trade, agriculture, technology, security, and cultural exchange between the […]
President Mahama holds bilateral talks with his Republic of Korea counterpart
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama today, Wednesday, 11 March 2026, held bilateral talks with the President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung, to discuss issues of mutual benefits, reaffirming the strong and historic partnership between Ghana and Korea. The meeting culminated in the signing of three Memoranda of Understanding covering […]
Ghana condemns drone attack that injured two nationals in Dubai
By Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned a drone incident that left two Ghanaian nationals injured near Dubai International Airport. In a press release issued on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Ministry said it had been informed by authorities in the United Arab Emirates that the two Ghanaians sustained injuries following […]
KIA truck crashed into a taxi, injuring five persons
By: Kofi Sakyiama Pobi and Faustina Abraham Five people have sustained various degrees of injuries after a KIA truck ran into a taxi, injuring five people in the process. Some eyewitnesses reported the KIA truck had a brake failure and crashed into a taxi in front of the GT Bank branch at Kotokuraba in Cape […]
Attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz mount as Iran launches ‘most intense’ strikes in war with US and Israel
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States military has destroyed more than a dozen Iranian mine-laying vessels to prevent the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway serves as the primary artery for the global energy supply. Tension has escalated as the war in Iran brings tanker traffic to a […]
Securities & Exchange Commission partners with GoldBod for innovative financial products
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that it is collaborating with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to pilot innovative financial products involving gold-backed securities and tokenised gold assets. The strategy is to grow Ghana’s capital market and deepen performance and efficiency in emerging financial technologies. The announcement follows the SEC’s admission […]
UK-Ghana initiative builds capacity of journalists in STI reporting
By Rachel Kakraba A four-day capacity-building training on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) has opened in Accra for selected journalists and content creators, with a call for stronger partnerships between researchers, journalists, and digital content creators to improve science communication in the country. The workshop, which is organized by the British High Commission in Accra […]
Ghana’s Volleyball rise highlighted at CAVB Zone III Championship as calls grow for corporate support
Ghana’s growing influence in regional volleyball was firmly underlined following the impressive performances of Ghana Army Volleyball Club and Kalibi Volleyball Club at the 2026 CAVB Zone III Volleyball Club Championship, hosted at the Borteyman Sports Complex from 1st to 10th March, 2026. The championship, staged in Accra, brought together 32 top volleyball clubs from […]
Iran pulls out of 2026 World Cup amid geopolitical tensions
By Kwame Bediako Iran has officially withdrawn from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing severe geopolitical tensions with the United States as the primary reason. Sports Minister Ahmad Doyanmali announced the decision in an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa), pointing to the alleged killing of Iran’s leader by the “corrupt guy government” and two recent […]
Illegal mining linked to rising security threats – KAIPTC warns
By Akosua Frema Frempong The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) has held a workshop in Kumasi, the capital of Ashanti Region, to examine the safety and security implications of illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, in communities across the Ashanti and Western Region. The meeting brought together traditional authorities, security agencies and policymakers […]
The world’s most powerful passports for 2026 report sees Singapore lead as Ghana outperforms Nigeria
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The latest Henley Passport Index for 2026 has been released, sparking fresh debate over “passport privilege” and the growing mobility gap between the Global North and Africa. While Asian and European nations dominate the global top 10, the rankings for African nations tell a story of slow progress […]
Use your voice for the voiceless – Veep Urges Women on International Women’s Day
By: Sarah Baafi The Vice President, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called on women in positions of influence to use their voices and privilege to advocate for those whose contributions often go unnoticed in society. Speaking at the commemoration of International Women’s Day at the Presidency on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, she said progress for […]
