Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The fragile hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East faced a significant assault on Wednesday as Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz. The move followed Iran’s vow to retaliate after the U.S. seizure of the commercial vessel Touska during the current ceasefire. This subsequent wave of […]
Trump participates in marathon Bible reading
US President Donald Trump has participated in a marathon Bible reading session organised by Christian conservatives, against the backdrop of his rift with the Pope and his recent posting of an image that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. Trump read from 2nd Chronicles on Tuesday night, as part of the “America Reads […]
Almost 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, IOM says
Around 7,900 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025, taking the total dead and missing since 2014 beyond 80,000, the United Nations’ migration agency said on Tuesday. The UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said people were being forced into dangerous, irregular journeys when safe pathways were out of reach and urged countries to find […]
I paint murals in prison cells to give inmates hope -Epixode
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Theophilus Nii Arday Otoo popularly known in the music industry as Epixode has revealed he paints murals in prison cells to give hope to the inmates as the condition of the cells is nothing to write home about. He mentioned on the GTV breakfast show today his involvement in a prison […]
ECOWAS Health Experts convene in Freetown for second statutory meeting of the 27th Assembly of Health Ministers
Health experts from ECOWAS Member States are meeting in Freetown, Sierra Leone, from 21 to 22 April 2026 for the Health Experts Committee Meeting, the second statutory meeting of the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS, organised by the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This meeting constitutes a critical stage […]
Valley View University’s new Vice-Chancellor calls for ‘No-Fee Stress’ policy inclusion for private universities
By: Jennifer Frimpong Wiredu The newly inducted Vice-Chancellor of Valley View University, Professor Daniel Ganu, has used his acceptance speech to push for a major shift in Ghana’s higher education policy calling for the inclusion of private universities in the government’s “no-fee stress” initiative. Speaking at his induction ceremonyand the 5th Induction for the University […]
‘Jamaica started Afrobeats’ – Fat Joe claims
American rapper Fat Joe has sparked controversy after claiming that Afrobeats originated from Jamaica. The rapper made the claim in a recent episode of the Joe And Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall crooner Buju Banton as a guest. “Jamaica started Afrobeats. Even though everything comes from Africa,” he claimed. Banton failed to correct Joe […]
UK parliament passes landmark bill to ban smoking for people born after 2008
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United Kingdom parliament has finalized the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. This landmark legislation effectively bans the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009. By raising the legal smoking age by one year every year, the government intends to ensure […]
Epixode explains his sound, calls for authentic Ghanaian music identity
By Godwin Aklika Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artiste and creative, Epixode has opened up about the distinct sound that defines his music, pointing to a deliberate transition that incorporates elements of Ghana’s rich highlife tradition. Speaking in an interview on GTV Breakfast Show, Epixode explained that his sound goes beyond conventional dancehall, evolving into a fusion that […]
Karpowership in advanced talks with government over extension of power purchase agreement
By Mabel Adorkor Annang Karpowership, a leading electricity producer in Ghana, says it is in advanced talks with the government over an extension of its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The company, which has for about ten years been supplying relatively cleaner and reliable power to the national grid, expects an extension when the current PPA […]
Burkina Faso junta targets NGOs and rights groups in sweeping new crackdown
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The military government of Burkina Faso has significantly intensified its campaign against civil society by ordering the dissolution of 118 non-governmental organizations and associations. This move targets numerous groups dedicated to human rights defense. The Ministry of Territorial Administration and Mobility announced the decision on April 15, 2026. […]
Thirteen killed in second India fireworks blast in three days
At least 13 people have been killed in an explosion at a firecracker factory in India’s southern state of Kerala, officials say. The incident took place in Thrissur, where around 40 people were believed to be assembling firecrackers in a cluster of sheds for an upcoming festival. Several others were injured, with five reported to […]
South African trailblazer and actress Cynthia Shange dies aged 76
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent South Africa mourns the passing of Cynthia Shange, a towering figure in the nation’s cultural and political history who rose to fame as a beauty queen during the height of the apartheid era. The celebrated actress died at age 76. Her daughter, Nonhle Thema, confirmed the news on […]
Karpowership: The floating power plant that keeps Ghana’s lights on
By Dominic Hlordzi Ghana’s pursuit of energy (electricity) security has often been told through the addition of megawatts, policy reforms and emergency interventions. But increasingly, it is also being shaped by a quieter force, the media, whose access, scrutiny and storytelling are helping to bridge the gap between complex power generation systems and public understanding […]
