Africa’s Year of Water 2026 must drive action on WASH gaps- WaterAid urges AU leaders
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH As African leaders prepare for the 39th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Addis Ababa from 14–15 February 2026, WaterAid is urging governments across the continent to translate longstanding water and sanitation commitments into concrete financing and time-bound action. In a Call to Action issued ahead of the […]
Haruna Iddrisu, Mohammed Adams Sukparu in stable condition after road accident
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Office of the Minister for Education has confirmed that the sector Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are in stable condition following a road traffic accident. In a press release dated February 12, 2026, the Ministry stated that the accident […]
Engagements ongoing to revive Teshie Desalination Plant to resolve water crisis- Adam Mutawakilu discloses
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Managing Director of Ghana Water Limited (GWL), Mr Adam Mutawakilu, has disclosed that high-level discussions are ongoing to revive the Teshie-Nungua desalination plant. The plant was shut down in late 2025 due to unpaid debts, contractual disputes, and maintenance challenges, causing persistent water shortages in Teshie, Nungua, Spintex, and surrounding areas. The […]
68% of Ghanaians back Mahama’s economic direction- IEA survey
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh A survey conducted by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has revealed that 68% of Ghanaians support the country’s economic direction under President John Dramani Mahama. A press statement released by the IEA on February 11, 2026 detailed the survey findings, showing that 68% of respondents approve of how President Mahama is […]
Thomas Partey faces two additional rape charges
By Kwame Bediako Black Stars Midfielder, Thomas Partey has been hit with two new counts of rape, escalating his legal troubles. The 32-year-old Ghanaian star, already denying five counts of rape and one sexual assault from earlier charges, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday, March 13, to address the fresh allegations authorized by […]
Salisu ruled out of 2026 World Cup as Ghana faces growing injury concerns
By: Belinda Nketia Ghanaian defender, Mohammed Salisu will not feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious knee injury, team doctor Dr. Prince Pambo has confirmed. The AS Monaco centre-back sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury during a league match in January. Following surgery in France, medical evaluations indicate the 26-year-old will […]
Poultry master plan to transform Ghana’s poultry sector
By: Akosua Frema Frempong Stakeholders in the poultry value chain in the Ashanti Region and Sunyani and Dormaa Ahenkro areas of the Bono Region have met in Kumasi to deliberate on developing a strategic master plan to transform and strengthen the country’s poultry sector. The proposed plan is expected to serve as a holistic road […]
Wacam calls probe into ‘Tax for Galamsey’ extortion claims in Ashanti
By Dennis Ato Keelson Wacam, a grassroots human rights and environmental justice organisation focused on mining accountability, has called for urgent and independent investigations into allegations that public officials are profiting from protection fees imposed on illegal mining operations in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region. The call follows an investigative documentary by […]
Ghana makes major strides against Neglected Tropical Diseases
By: Akosua Frema Frempong Ghana has made significant progress in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with several diseases eliminated as public health threats and others nearing eradication. This was highlighted during the observance of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day in Kumasi. Held under the auspices of the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate, the event […]
Police arrest cybercrime suspects and rescue kidnapped victims in Tema
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects and rescued multiple victims from organised cybercrime activities in Tema. In a statement released on February 12, 2026, the police indicated that the operation was initiated by the Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, and was intelligence-led. “Acting on the instructions of the […]
Bangladeshis await results of election and referendum
Voting in Bangladesh’s election has now ended and we are pausing our live coverage. This is the first election since a youth-led movement dramatically ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, bringing an end to 15 years of increasingly authoritarian rule. Her Awami League party has been barred from politics, including taking part in […]
Polls close in Bangladesh’s first election since Gen Z protests ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina
Voting in Bangladesh’s election has now ended and we are pausing our live coverage. This is the first election since a youth-led movement dramatically ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, bringing an end to 15 years of increasingly authoritarian rule. Her Awami League party has been barred from politics, including taking part in […]
NYA embarks on HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in second cycle schools in Koforidua
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) remains a major public health challenge among young people and students due to limited access to accurate information, peer pressure, stigma and risky behaviours. As a result, educating students on the need for sexual abstinence, prevention, responsible decision-making and the benefits of […]
Ghana and Turkey deepen cooperation to combat child labour at Morocco conference
By Sarah Baafi Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Abdul Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, has strengthened bilateral ties with Turkey in the fight against child labour during a high-level meeting at the ongoing International Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour in Morocco. The bilateral engagement between Pelpuo and Turkey’s Minister of Labour focused on enhancing […]
