Constitution Review Committee calls for targeted reforms to 1992 Constitution
By Angela Adu-Asomaning Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee and Executive Director of the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development, CDD, Professor Kwasi Prempeh, has been speaking about the key findings of the committee’s work during an academic lecture at Wisconsin International University College in Accra. Speaking on the topic “Review of Ghana’s Constitution: Findings and […]
King Charles III hails UK–Ghana partnership on 69th Independence Anniversary
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Reporting highlights: King Charles III has officially extended his warmest wishes to President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana. The message marks the 69th anniversary of Ghana’s independence on Friday, March 6, 2026. The British monarch highlighted the strong historical ties and enduring partnership that define […]
World Vision Ghana calls for stronger women’s wmpowerment on IWD
As the world commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD), World Vision Ghana has issued a strong call for renewed national commitment to advancing the rights, wellbeing, and empowerment of women and girls across the country. This year’s statement, released under the theme “Empowered Women, Thriving Communities,” highlights the critical role of women in driving sustainable development […]
Drone strike near Dubai airport as Iran’s president apologises to Gulf nations for attacks
Source: BBC Footage shared on social media this morning shows what appears to be a drone impact within the perimeter of Dubai International Airport. The footage, filmed from an industrial area just south of the airport, shows an explosion close to a terminal building. The person filming can be heard saying “another drone” and there […]
President Mahama frames democratic maturity as blueprint for Ghana’s national reset
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: President John Dramani Mahama’s address at the 69th Independence Day celebrations served as both a reflection on Ghana’s democratic endurance and a roadmap for a “national reset.” Speaking from Jubilee House, the President framed the country’s political journey as a global benchmark for stability. He […]
Ghana demands UN war crimes probe after missile attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Key highlights include: The government of Ghana has lodged a formal protest with the United Nations following a missile attack on its peacekeepers in southern Lebanon that left two soldiers critically injured. In a statement issued on March 7, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said […]
Middle East is strategically important to the US because it is a major global oil hub – Enoch Afoakwah
By: Ashiadey Dotse Enoch Afoakwah, a member of the legal team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), says the strategic importance of the Middle East to the United States is largely due to the region’s vast oil resources which are crucial to global economic and political influence. Speaking in an interview on news and current […]
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has developed into a high-tech conflict. Swarms of spy and killer drones have set the skies of Ukraine abuzz, and uncrewed boats have crippled the Russian navy in the Black Sea. Now, Ukraine has embarked on a massive programme to deploy armed robots on […]
Dubai International Airport says it has ‘partially resumed operations
Dubai International Airport says it has “partially resumed operations”, with some flights operating out of Dubai International Aiport and Al Maktoum International Airport. This follows a temporary suspension of services earlier today. “Please do not travel to the airport unless you have been contacted by your airline that your flight is confirmed, as schedules continue […]
Women in Finance Conference 2026: BoG Urges Discipline and Innovation in Digital Economy
The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, BoG, Matilda Asante-Asiedu, has called on finance leaders to balance innovation with discipline as the digital economy continues to reshape the financial sector. Speaking at the Women in Finance Conference 2026 held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Accra, Mrs. Asante-Asiedu highlighted the critical role of […]
Vice President honours 52 outstanding BECE students at 69th Independence Day Awards
Fifty-two outstanding students who excelled in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been honoured at the 69th President’s Independence Day Awards in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to learning. The ceremony, organised by the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service with support from Nestlé Ghana Limited, brought together government […]
Education Ministry celebrates 52 brilliant BECE students
The Ministry of Education has hosted the 52 best performing BECE students, who paid a courtesy call on the Ministry in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement. Representing the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, the Deputy Minister, Mr Clement Abass Apaak, congratulated the students and praised their dedication to excellence. He reaffirmed government’s commitment to […]
Two Ghanaian peacekeepers critically injured in missile strike on UN mission base in Lebanon
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Two Ghanaian soldiers serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) have been critically injured following a missile strike on their headquarters. The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, 2026, as hostilities intensified between Israeli forces and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Attack on battalion headquarters […]
Ghana and Peru mark diplomatic milestone with commemorative book launch
By Hannah Dadzie A new chapter in Ghana–Peru relations has been highlighted with the launch of a commemorative publication documenting nearly 40 years of friendship, cooperation and shared diplomatic milestones between the two nations. The book, titled Ghana–Peru Relations: A Journey of Friendship and Cooperation, was officially launched in Accra by the Minister of Foreign […]
