Insurance brokers urged to rebuild trust in industry
By Michael Kofi Kenetey Insurance brokers have been urged to take deliberate steps to rebuild trust in the industry by ensuring prompt and fair settlement of claims, adhering to ethical standards, improving consumer engagement, and committing to the long-term sustainability of the sector. The call was made at the 11th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibition […]
NSA urges discipline and integrity as TDC trains Service Personnel in military orientation
By Edith Atiaka Eshun The Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Ruth Dela Seddoh, has urged National Service Personnel (NSPs) to uphold discipline, service and integrity as they contribute to national development. Speaking at a passing-out ceremony for 40 NSPs who underwent a two-week military orientation, she described the training as a transformative experience […]
Kudus nears Tottenham return after long injury layoff
Mohammed Kudus is closing in on his Tottenham Hotspur comeback, with reports indicating a return around 10 days after the international break following a thigh injury that sidelined the Ghanaian star since January. The 25-year-old winger has missed 16 matches after getting hurt in Tottenham’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland, depriving the North London club of […]
Ablakwa hails UN slavery resolution as “Emphatic Victory for Justice,” commends overwhelming support
By Hannah Dadzie Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has hailed the adoption of a landmark United Nations resolution recognizing the chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest crime against humanity, describing the move as “an emphatic victory for justice.” Speaking after the passage of Resolution A-80-L48 at the UN, the Minister said the […]
Parliament passes Value for Money Office Bill to strengthen oversight of public spending
By Valentia Tetteh Ghana’s Parliament has passed the Value for Money Office Bill, 2026, paving the way for the establishment of a new independent body to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability in public spending and procurement. The bill, which was presented in February by the Minister for Finance, Cassiel Ato Forson, aims to address longstanding […]
Woman pleads not guilty to attempted murder of Rihanna
The 35-year-old woman alleged to have shot at Rihanna’s Los Angeles home has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder. Rihanna and her family were in the house during the shooting on 8 March 2026. A Florida woman, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, is accused of opening fire on the property in Los Angeles when superstar Rihanna and […]
Ghana’s anti-corruption coalition warns of transparency gaps in oil revenue spending
By: Kweku Bolton The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has raised concerns about lack of transparency and accountability in the management of petroleum revenues, which it noted, continue to undermine development projects across the country due to weak oversight. This was revealed at a National Multi-Stakeholder Advocacy Forum, which forms part of the project dubbed, “From […]
UK–Ghana Study Tour strengthens partnership on roads and future transport systems
Senior officials from Ghana’s Ministry of Roads and Highways (MoRH) have concluded a weeklongstudy tour to the United Kingdom, focused on strengthening institutional capacity in road assetmanagement, road safety, and future transport systems. The study tour, held from 16–20 March 2026, brought together political and technical leadershipfrom MoRH, the Ghana Highway Authority, the Department of […]
Ghanaian leadership at UN transforms reparatory justice debate from rhetoric to action
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The formal motion introduced by President John Dramani Mahama at the United Nations is a historic declaration of accountability. This resolution to officially declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade the “gravest crime against humanity” and establish a global mandate for reparations, represents more than a commemorative gesture. It is […]
UN adoption of Ghana-led slavery resolution signals seismic shift in international law
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The formal adoption of the Ghana-led resolution at the United Nations marks the end of an era of diplomatic “hide-and-seek” regarding the transatlantic slave trade. It signals that the Global South will no longer accept symbolic apologies in lieu of structural accountability. The United Nations General Assembly reached […]
CAS confirms Senegal appeal over stripped AFCON crown
By Kwame Bediako The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed receipt of an appeal from the Senegalese Football Federation, challenging CAF’s controversial decision to strip the Lions of Teranga of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. Filed on March 25, 2026, the move launches a high-stakes legal showdown that could rewrite African […]
Salaga to host TVET centre of excellence as MP inspects progress
Construction has officially commenced on a state-of-the-art Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Centre of Excellence in Salaga, marking a significant step toward transforming technical education and boosting economic development in the Savannah Region. The project, spearheaded by the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET) under the Ministry of Education, is […]
US, Israel and Argentina vote against Ghana-led slavery resolution at UN
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Three countries — the United States, Israel and Argentina, have voted against a resolution led by President John Dramani Mahama declaring the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations. The vote followed a push by President Mahama at the United Nations General Assembly on March […]
UK police arrest two men in connection with suspected antisemitic arson attack
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent British police have arrested two suspects following a targeted arson attack on a Jewish volunteer rescue organization. The incident occurred early Monday morning, March 23, 2026, in the heart of Golders Green. This neighborhood serves as the center for London’s largest Jewish and Orthodox Jewish community. Arrests Made […]
