Night to Shine celebrates children with special needs in Ho
By Jones Anlimah Children with special needs in the Volta Regional capital, Ho, have been celebrated in grand style at a maiden edition of “Night to Shine” event, aimed at promoting inclusion and restoring dignity to persons living with disabilities. The event, organised by the House of Love Christian Centre in partnership with other stakeholders, […]
Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection engages unemployed graduates with disabilities
By Diana Adjei The Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, met with leaders of a group of unemployed graduates with disabilities to discuss challenges affecting their access to employment. The delegation, led by Mr. Gilbert Agyare, outlined concerns over the persistent unemployment situation among graduates with disabilities, describing it as a […]
Ghana appointed First Vice Chair of the African Union as Burundi assumes 2026 AU Leadership
The 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) opened today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, emphasizing African solidarity, financial independence, and a collective drive to shape the global agenda. Held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to […]
INTERPOL permanently deletes red notice against Ken Ofori-Atta
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The International Criminal Police Organization has permanently removed the Red Notice alert issued against Ghana’s former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta. The decision, communicated on February 13, 2026, follows a review by INTERPOL’s Commission for the Control of Files (CCF) during its 135th Session held on February […]
Minister promotes made-in-Ghana chocolate on the floor of parliament
By Delassie Mabel Awuku-PR Unit-MoTCCA The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, yesterday used the floor of Parliament of Ghana to highlight the economic and cultural value of Made-in-Ghana chocolate as part of activities marking Ghana Chocolate Day, celebrated annually on February 14. While responding to questions on her sector, the […]
No raw mineral ores will leave Ghana by 2030 – Mahama
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave President John Dramani Mahama has outlined plans to end the export of raw mineral ores by 2030, pushing for local processing to create jobs and stimulate economic growth. He stressed that this is the only way Ghanaian youth can gain access to job opportunities, hence the need for implementation and an […]
Burundi President elected 2026 AU Chair, sets agenda on water security and unity
Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union for 2026, taking over from Angola’s João Lourenço at the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government. In his acceptance speech, President Ndayishimiye emphasised the urgency of advancing continental unity and integration. While underscoring Africa’s need for […]
Four burnt, several injured in Nsawam-Accra tanker explosion
Four people have been burnt beyond recognition following a fuel tanker explosion on the Nsawam-Accra highway in the early hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026. Several others are in critical condition at the Nsawam Government Hospital, while some victims have been referred to medical facilities in Accra and Koforidua for advanced treatment, according to the […]
Community peace committees key to social cohesion – Dr Ampratwum
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Head of Governance and Inclusive Growth, UNDP Ghana, Dr. Edward Ampratwum, has underscored the importance of community peace committees, saying they are critical to early warning mechanisms. The governance expert made the observation during a field visit to Wechiau and Dorimon in the Wa West District by members of the project […]
Akrokeri College of Education converts Clinic, Kitchen, ICT Centre, as alternative accommodation for female students; Management appeals for swift intervention
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The management of Akrokeri College of Education in the Ashanti Region has been compelled, due to inadequate on-campus residential facilities, to convert the College’s clinic, E-Learning and ICT Centre, and the kitchen of the only available female hostel into temporary accommodation for female students who were stranded upon their return to school. […]
Supreme Court of Liberia jails Prophet Key six months for contempt
MONROVIA, LIBERIA – The Supreme Court of Liberia has sentenced popular Liberian social media podcaster, Justin Oldpa Yeazehn, widely known as Prophet Key, to six months in prison for contempt of court.The ruling, delivered on Friday, February 13, 2026, follows his appearance before the full bench a day earlier, where he pleaded guilty and appealed […]
President Mahama meets UN Chief, discusses African security and democracy
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on the sidelines of the 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The bilateral meeting centred on critical security challenges facing the African continent, particularly the deteriorating situation in the […]
Dr. Bawumia calls for unity, patience and faith at National Thanksgiving Service after NPP flagbearer victory
By: Sarah Baafi Former Vice President and 2028 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Friday, February 13, 2026, used a National Thanksgiving Service at the National Mosque to strike a unifying tone, urging political actors and party faithful to place faith, humility and national healing above personal ambition. Speaking […]
President Mahama to host Accra Reset initiative dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning’ ahead of AU summit
President John Dramani Mahama will, on Saturday, ahead of the official opening of the Assembly of Heads of State of the African Union, host an Accra Reset side event in Addis Ababa. Dubbed ‘Addis Reckoning,’ the event will gather continental leaders, as well as chief executives from private businesses and multilateral organisations. Key discussions will […]
