Ablakwa calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana has called on the Commonwealth of Nations to strongly condemn the recent attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, which left three Ghanaian soldiers seriously injured.This follows an attack on the Ghana Battalion headquarters, known as “Camp Obeng”, in southern Lebanon last Friday during an exchange of fire between the Israel […]
US-Israeli air campaign hits hundreds of military targets in new wave of Iran strikes
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In a joint US-Israeli operation, the Israel Defense Forces announced on Sunday, March 8, 2026, that the Israeli Air Force has completed a massive wave of strikes against military infrastructure across western and central Iran. The operation targeted more than 400 sites as part of an ongoing campaign […]
Future generations may not have land to live in- Owusu-Ansah warns of space crunch
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Executive Secretary at the Lands Commission, Professor Anthony Owusu Ansah, has sounded a warning about the challenges future generations might have to go through with regards to land in Ghana, stating that land is a limited resource that doesn’t increase or grow. He emphasized that, the way land is being utilized […]
Oil prices soar as US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupt global supply
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: World energy markets have been thrown into a state of high alert following a dramatic weekend of military action in the Middle East. The United States and Israel launched “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran, resulting in the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other […]
Women urged to stand up and speak out
Story by Mercy Darko As Ghana joins the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day, women have been admonished to stand up and speak out for their voices to be heard. The National Director of Development and Social Services with the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rebecca Teiko-Sabah, challenged outdated stereotypes, asserting that the […]
GBC’s Michael Dewornu selected for African Union Media Fellowship
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei A journalist with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Michael Dewornu, has been selected as one of the 22 fellows for the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) Cohort 3.0, a prestigious continental initiative aimed at strengthening African storytelling and advancing development-focused journalism. The fellowship, organised by the African Union Commission (AUC) […]
Veep Opoku-Agyemang calls for women’s empowerment on International Women’s Day 2026
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu Musah Vice President of the Republic, Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has extended warm wishes to women and girls across Ghana and around the world as the country joins the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026. In a message to commemorate the day, the Vice President celebrated the resilience, achievements […]
UN Chief condemns attack that injured Ghanaian peacekeepers in Lebanon
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has condemned an incident in which three Ghanaian peacekeepers were injured during heavy gunfire in southwestern Lebanon. The peacekeepers, who serve with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), were wounded at their position in Al Qawzah on March 6, 2026. In a statement, the UN […]
President Mahama urges investment in women on International Women’s Day
President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater investment in women’s empowerment as International Women’s Day is marked around the world. In a message to commemorate the day on March 8, 2026, the president said empowering women and girls would bring broader benefits to families, communities and the nation. In the statement, Mr Mahama said: […]
President Mahama heads to South Korea for four-day working visit
President John Dramani Mahama will undertake a four-day working visit to the Republic of Korea from 10 to 14 March 2026, according to a statement from the presidency. The presidency said the visit would include high-level meetings and engagements with the Ghanaian community and business leaders. In the statement, the presidency said: “President John Dramani […]
Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change
In Kenya, where being overweight was once perceived as a sign of wealth and success, a drive to shed the pounds is now taking hold. Surgical procedures and weight-loss drugs are growing in popularity, with some influencers detailing their own slimming journeys to both acclaim and criticism. At her weight-loss clinic in the capital, Dr […]
New Juaben North Assembly summons shop owners for failing to join sanitation exercise
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The New Juaben North Municipal Assembly has summoned several shop owners for failing to participate in a clean-up exercise organised to mark National Sanitation Day at Asokore in the Eastern Region. The exercise, which was led by the Municipal Chief Executive, Samuel Adongo, was organised with support from the Asokore Traditional […]
US, Israel intensify strikes against Iran as missiles hit Tehran oil depots and fighter jets on day nine
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The joint United States and Israeli military campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, has entered a new and more destructive phase, with airstrikes now systematically targeting the country’s energy infrastructure and historic air assets. As the conflict reaches its ninth day, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed […]
Prof Kwasi Prempeh calls for stronger oversight of state-owned enterprises
By Angela Adu-Asomaing The Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee and Executive Director of the Centre for Democratic Development, Kwasi Prempeh, has called for stronger oversight of state-owned enterprises as part of ongoing constitutional reforms. Prof Prempeh highlighted key recommendations of the committee during a lecture at Wisconsin International University College in Accra. Speaking on […]
