South Africa’s exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has downplayed reports that his invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit in France has been withdrawn, saying non-attendance by a country outside the bloc should surprise no-one. Reports on Thursday claimed the US had put huge pressure on France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation to the summit scheduled for June. They […]
New cohort of Peace Corps volunteers to Ghana sworn-in
By: Rachel Kakraba Thirty American trainees have officially been sworn in as Peace Corps Volunteers, to serve in various communities in Ghana. The event which marked a renewed commitment to partnership and development between the two countries, brought together government officials, Peace Corps staff and representatives of host communities. The volunteers have over the past 10 weeks undergone […]
Diaspora can now invest directly in Ghana’s development through bonds – President Mahama
President John Mahama has announced that Ghanaians living in the Diaspora will soon be able to contribute directly to the country’s development through investments in government bonds. He stated that legislation will be laid in Parliament to allow Diaspora members to earn dividends from these bonds, describing the venture as both profitable and impactful for […]
“We want to enrich the local people while enriching the country” – Cardinal Namdini
By: Peter Agengre Mining activities at the Namdini site in the Upper East Region are being positioned as a major driver of local and national development. Vice President of Cardinal Namdini SD Gold, Vincent Xiao Suun, says the company is committed to ensuring that both communities and the country benefit significantly from its operations. According […]
Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped
Senegal plan to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the head of the country’s Football Federation vowing a “crusade” against the decision to strip the team of the title. The Lions of Teranga claimed their second Afcon title on 18 January when they beat hosts […]
Data-driven approach to disability employment takes shape as Minister engages job seekers
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Government is intensifying efforts to address unemployment among persons with disabilities, with a renewed focus on data collection and coordinated job placement strategies. This follows a meeting between the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, and a group of unemployed persons with disabilities who […]
Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison
One of the key military figures convicted of crimes against humanity for his involvement in Guinea’s 2009 stadium massacre has died in custody, authorities say. Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité – also known as Toumba – died early on Wednesday in hospital following a medical emergency, the prison administration said. He was serving a 10-year sentence for […]
Value addition key to Ghana’s industrial growth – Veep opens Goldbod Jewellery Heritage Village
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has renewed calls for Ghana to prioritise value addition and industrial growth, urging businesses to transform local resources into globally competitive products.Speaking at the inauguration of the Heritage Village by Goldbod Jewellery in Accra, she emphasised the need to move beyond the country’s long-standing […]
FIFA unveils bold rule changes ahead of 2026 World Cup
By Kwame Bediako FIFA has rolled out a series of innovative rule tweaks aimed at tightening discipline, accelerating gameplay, and enhancing fairness for the expanded 2026 World Cup, set to span the United States, Canada, and Mexico. These changes, announced this week, target common time-wasting tactics and referee interactions, promising a faster-paced tournament with 48 […]
Ahmadiyya leadership calls on Minister for Education, applauds him for great stewardship
By: Maltiti Sayida Sadick The Head and Missionary-in-Charge of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission, Maulvi Mohammed Bin Salih, has commended the leadership style of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, describing it as one destined for greater national responsibility. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Minister in Accra on Wednesday, the Islamic cleric highlighted what […]
Militants ambush security forces in northern Nigeria, killing 10 soldiers and one resident, officials say
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Armed militants executed a lethal ambush against Nigerian security forces in the northwestern state of Kebbi. The attack occurred late Tuesday in the Shanga council area. Authorities confirmed the deaths of nine soldiers, one police officer, and one resident on Wednesday. The security personnel were responding to a […]
US, Iran outline starkly different demands to end war amid deepening global energy crisis
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As the United States and Israel enter Day 27 of their war with Iran, the geopolitical landscape remains fractured, with Washington and Tehran exchanging conflicting narratives regarding the potential for peace. While the White House maintains that talks are proceeding, Tehran continues to publicly distance itself from formal […]
Ghana to phase out manual cheque payments in public sector
By Gloria Anderson The Government of Ghana has announced a major shift in public financial management, directing all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to transition from manual cheque payments to a fully digital system as part of a nationwide rollout of electronic funds transfer. The move will see manual cheque payments completely phased out and […]
Ofori-Atta corruption case adjourned again over extradition delays
By Ashiadey Dotse The criminal case involving former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and seven others has been adjourned to April 23, 2026, due to delays in the extradition process. The decision follows submissions by State prosecutor Adelaide Kobiri-Woode, who told the court that efforts to serve Ofori-Atta and the second accused, Ernest Darko Akore, with […]
