Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
Source: BBC About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retrieve 14 bodies that were initially believed to have been buried at the site. […]
Chiefs key in galamsey fight, says NAIMOS
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) is revamping its approach to combating illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, with a focus on community engagement and intelligence gathering. Director of Operations at NAIMOS, Col. Dominic Buah, has emphasised the importance of involving local chiefs and communities in the fight against illegal […]
Vatican says Catholics may receive animal organ transplants in new guidelines
The Catholic Church has no objections to using animals as a source of organs, tissues, or cells for transplantation into human beings, and calls for the same bioethic standards that apply to all medical interventions. As medical procedures involving animals advance and become more widespread, the Vatican presented on Tuesday, 24 March, a new document […]
World Bank commits $75 million to rehabilitate cocoa farms in Ghana
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The World Bank Ghana office says it has committed approximately $75 million to Ghana’s Cocoa Rehabilitation Project to rehabilitate diseased and ageing cocoa trees. According to the Bank, the initiative is aimed at restoring about 25,000 hectares of cocoa farms affected by disease and declining productivity. The funding, mobilised under the West […]
Empowering MSMEs: Stakeholders call to action for inclusive growth
By: Joyce Kantam Kolamong Stakeholders at a three-day National Market Actors’ Forum in Tamale, the Northern Regional Capital, have emphasized the need for inclusivity and partnerships to drive the growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The event, themed “Partnership for Prosperity: Strengthening Market Linkages for All,” brought together senior stakeholders from government, private […]
Assemblies of God backs Mahama after Lincoln University revokes honorary doctorate
Assemblies of God, Ghana, has expressed strong support for President John Dramani Mahama following the decision by Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA, to withdraw an honorary doctorate previously conferred on him. In a statement issued in Accra and signed by the General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ernest Birikorang, the Church said the University’s action – reportedly […]
Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave
About 32 bodies, mostly children, have been dug up from a mass grave in the western Kenyan town of Kericho as investigations continue into the shocking discovery. The exhumation was done after the police obtained a court order to retrieve 14 bodies that were initially believed to have been buried at the site. Government pathologist […]
Oti Region: Binajub clan demands justice over killing of two members
By Bawanke David Residents of Abunyanya in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region are calling for justice following the deaths of two men in a clan-related attack. The victims, identified as Uninkpel Balatob Gabuja and Tananje Tayon, were reportedly killed in the early hours of Sunday, February 1, 2026. Local sources say the […]
Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Slavery was the “most horrendous crime that took place in the history of mankind”, Ghana’s foreign minister has told the BBC ahead of a landmark vote at the UN General Assembly. Member states are set to vote on a resolution – led by Ghana – to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as “the gravest crime […]
Recognising slave trade as crime key to Africa’s justice and development – Thomas Anabah
By Sarah Baafi The Member of Parliament for Garu, Thomas Anabah, has backed President John Dramani Mahama’s call for the transatlantic slave trade to be recognised globally as a crime against humanity. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, Dr Anabah described the president’s stance as a necessary step towards achieving historical justice and restoring African […]
FinTech Boom: BoG Governor launches 3i Africa Summit with call for unified growth
By: Henrietta Afful The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has officially launched the 3i Africa Summit 2026 in Accra, urging stronger collaboration to drive Africa’s fast-growing fintech sector. Speaking at the opening in Accra on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Dr. Asiama said Africa is no longer defined by “untapped potential” […]
Veep Opoku-Agyemang leads Ghana to sign landmark security pact with EU
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahGhana has become the first African country to sign a landmark Security and Defence Partnership with the European Union, marking a major step toward strengthening regional stability and border protection.The agreement, signed in Accra between European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas and Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, was […]
Social media bans and digital curfews to be trialled on UK teenagers
Social media bans, digital curfews and time limits on apps are to be trialled in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers. The test, led by the UK government, will see 300 teens involved have their social apps disabled entirely, blocked overnight or capped to one hour’s use – with some also seeing no such […]
Meta told to pay $375m for misleading users over child safety
A court in New Mexico has ordered Meta to pay $375m (£279m) for misleading users over the safety of its platforms for children. A jury found that Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was liable for the way in which its platforms endangered children and exposed them to sexually explicit material and contact with […]
