WHO Director-General calls for peace as Middle East tensions escalate
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has spoken out as tensions continue to unfold across the Middle East. In a social media post, he said he is deeply troubled by the situation and expressed heartfelt concern for the civilians caught in the crossfire; families, children, and communities facing uncertainty and […]
Gender Ministry provides emergency LEAP support to vulnerable households in Obogu
By Diana Adjei The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) has provided emergency cash support to vulnerable households in Obogu, Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to expand coverage under the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme. The intervention follows a recent visit to the community by the Minister for Gender, Children and […]
2026 World Cup: I really don’t care if Iran plays or not – Donald Trump
By Kwame Bediako US President Donald Trump dismissed concerns over Iran’s participation in the 2026 World Cup, bluntly stating he “really doesn’t care” as escalating Middle East conflicts threaten the tournament’s lineup. Speaking to Politico amid US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets that began on Saturday, February 28, 2026, Trump described Iran as a […]
ARIPO marks 50 years of driving intellectual property growth across Africa
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has officially launched its 50th Anniversary celebrations at its headquarters in Harare, marking five decades of advancing intellectual property protection and regional cooperation across Africa. The Golden Jubilee event, held on March 2, 2026, brought together diplomats, government officials, intellectual property experts and development […]
ITB Berlin opens with Strong Ghana presence; March 5 set as Ghana Day
By Delassie Mabel Awuku The Ghana Tourism Authority, an Agency under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin 2026, which opened today in Berlin with a vibrant national stand showcasing the country’s cultural heritage, tourism assets and investment potential. The three-day global travel trade fair, running from […]
Ghana to showcase culture as guest country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week
By Diana Adjei Ghana has accepted an invitation to serve as Guest Country at Burkina Faso’s 22nd National Culture Week, scheduled to take place in Bobo-Dioulasso from 22 April to 2 May 2026. The invitation was extended by Burkina Faso’s Minister of Communication, Culture, Arts and Tourism, Gilbert Noël Ouédraogo, who led a delegation to […]
NIA announces temporary delay in Ghana Card Printing
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a temporary delay in the printing of Ghana Cards due to technical challenges. In a public notice dated March 3, 2026, the Authority explained that it is currently experiencing technical issues affecting the card printing process. The NIA said its team of expert […]
Minority backs decentralisation of parliament
By Amoako Kwame The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has declared his support for a decentralised parliamentary system to bridge the gap between the public and government. The opposition argues that the current setup distances citizens from governance and that decentralising parliament would ensure true accountability and inclusivity. Speaking at the Speaker’s Breakfast Forum, […]
South Africa’s long-serving former defence minister and former Robben Island prisoner dies
South Africa’s former defence minister and anti-apartheid campaigner Mosiuoa Lekota has died at the age of 77. He played a key role in the struggle against the racist system of apartheid and was imprisoned on Robben Island alongside former President Nelson Mandela. Lekota was also a leader of the African National Congress (ANC) before he […]
Ghana Heritage Month 2026 launched with call to protect national identity
By Diana Adjei The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has officially launched the 2026 Ghana Heritage Month at Nationalism Park, calling on Ghanaians to preserve and promote the country’s cultural identity. The celebration, organised by the ministry through the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), is on the theme: “Experience Ghana, My […]
MPs face dual burden of legislative and community demands
By Sarah Baafi Members of Parliament in Ghana are increasingly burdened by the dual responsibilities of legislative work and community development, a situation that threatens to stretch them beyond their constitutional roles, according to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Speaking at the Speakers Breakfast Forum, a programme aimed at “bringing Parliament to the doorsteps of […]
Ethiopia’s new ‘smart’ police station does away with officers
Computer tablet screens glow inside a row of partitioned booths at this new-style Ethiopian police station. There is no commotion. There is no front desk, no bench of anxiously waiting civilians, no officer calling out names. This pilot project of what is being called a “smart” – or unmanned – police station in the Bole […]
Three doctors suspended over death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel has suspended Dr Tunde Majekodunmi, Medical Director of Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital, and two other Doctors following findings of medical negligence in the treatment of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege. The child, one of the twin sons of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Ivara Esege, died on Wednesday, […]
Conduct surveys to shape movie outcomes- Ivan Quashigah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Ghanaian filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Farmhouse Productions, Ivan Quashigah, has emphasised the need for the local film industry to be more intentional in conducting surveys and producing content that resonates with Ghanaian audiences. He suggested that filmmakers should carry out surveys to understand the kinds of stories audiences want […]
