Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival Gains Strategic Backing, Positions Itself as Global Diaspora and Investment Platform
By: Gloria Anderson ACCRA — Preparations for the Ghana–Jamaica Homecoming Festival have accelerated following a high-level partnership and engagement ceremony in Accra, positioning the initiative as a flagship platform for diaspora engagement, tourism, investment, and cross-border trade ahead of its December 2026 launch. The event convened stakeholders across travel, hospitality, trade, and creative industries, underscoring […]
Anti-LGBTQI: Government must weigh economic consequences before passing bill – Dr. Jalilu Ateku
By: Ashiadey Dotse A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr. Abdul Jalilu Ateku, has urged government to carefully consider the economic consequences before passing the Anti-LGBTQI Bill. Speaking in an interview on GTV’s Current Agenda programme on Saturda, April 11, 2026, Dr. Ateku said the decision on the bill should not be […]
‘No bed syndrome not forgotten’ – Health Minister outlines measures to tackle crisis
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has said the “no bed syndrome” in hospitals has not been forgotten, outlining a multi-pronged approach to address the situation. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series, he said the use of information technology (IT) to monitor bed availability and the creation of a dedicated […]
Only national ID needed for Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare policy – Mintah Akandoh
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has clarified that the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy will require only a valid Ghana Card for citizens to access medical services at the primary level. The Health Minister announced this during a press engagement today, Monday, April 13, 2026, at the […]
UTAG calls for removal of GTEC Director-General and deputies
By Ewurabena Paha The University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG) has asked President John Dramani Mahama to relieve the Director-General of GTEC and his deputies in order to restore confidence in the tertiary education sector and reset its regulatory posture. At a news conference in Accra, UTAG claimed that the manner in which GTEC handled […]
African Development Bank advocates for structural reforms to strengthen Africa’s growth
The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group’s latest 2026 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report reveals that while Africa’s economic growth is strengthening, bold structural reforms are urgently required to achieve long-term transformation. According to the report released in April 2026, Africa’s real GDP growth was projected to be 4.2% in 2025 and stabilize at 4.3% in […]
Orbán era swept away by Péter Magyar’s Hungary election landslide
Source: BBC Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power is over and a system condemned as an “electoral autocracy” lies in tatters, defeated by a 45-year-old former party insider who convinced a majority of Hungarians to bring it to an end. “We did it,” Péter Magyar told a crowd of cheering supporters beside the River Danube, […]
Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV wants to “turn the world’s attention to Africa”, according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks on a significant tour of the continent addressing themes of peace, migration and dialogue between religions. The 11-day trip, which starts on Monday, is Pope Leo’s second major foreign visit since being elected to the […]
Mahama’s Agricultural reset gains momentum as MoFA signs landmark agro-industrial & fertilizer deal with Sentuo Group
In a bold and transformative move to accelerate Ghana’s agricultural industrialisation agenda, the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), under the leadership of Eric Opoku, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sentuo Group Limited to drive large-scale agro-processing, value addition, and fertilizer manufacturing across the country. The agreement, aligned with the […]
Free Primary Healthcare programme will cost $1.2bn annually – Health Minister
By Sarah Baafi Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has defended government’s proposed Free Primary Healthcare programme, insisting it is a carefully planned long-term intervention rather than an improvised policy, amid growing concerns about cost, implementation and sustainability. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Minister said the programme would require […]
Gov’t to roll out over 350 container-based health centres at high-traffic areas – Health Minister
By Ashiadey Dotse The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will establish more than 350 container-based health service points in high-traffic areas such as markets and lorry parks under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Minister said the initiative is aimed […]
At least 100 people feared dead in ‘mistaken’ air force attack on Nigerian market
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A Nigerian Air Force strike targeting jihadi rebels hit a crowded local market in Yobe state in the country’s northeast on Saturday, killing more than 100 civilians and leaving scores injured in what officials have acknowledged was a lethal misfire. Located in Nigeria’s volatile northeast, the region has […]
Free Primary Healthcare: Government to establish over 350 container-based service delivery points at high-traffic areas – Health Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will establish over 350 container-based service delivery points in high-traffic areas such as markets and lorry parks under the Free Primary Healthcare Programme. Speaking during the government accountability series on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Minister said the initiative is part of […]
Oil prices spike as US military prepares to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Global energy markets experienced a violent shift on Monday as crude oil prices surged past the $100 (approx. 1,103 GHS) per barrel threshold. This volatility followed the collapse of peace negotiations in Islamabad and a subsequent U.S. order for a naval blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran immediately retaliated […]
