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 […]
Ghana to develop high-yield tomato variety to boost production – Eric Opoku
Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, has announced plans to develop a high-yield tomato variety to help bridge the country’s significant production gap. Addressing Parliament, he revealed that Ghana faces a shortfall of approximately 300,000 metric tonnes in tomato production, highlighting the urgent need for effective solutions. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the […]
Ghana deepens fisheries partnership with FAO ahead of Africa Conference
By Sarah Baafi The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has intensified efforts to strengthen Ghana’s fisheries sector following a high-level engagement with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Country Representative to Ghana, Priya Gujadhur. The meeting also served as an official invitation to the Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture, Emelia Arthur, to attend the 34th […]
UN approves Mahama’s slave trade reparations motion
By Ashiadey Dotse The United Nations General Assembly has passed a historic motion tabled on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, led by John Dramani Mahama, with strong support from member states. The motion, presented by Ghana on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, received 123 votes in favour. It calls for renewed global commitment to reparative […]
Meta and Google found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
A Los Angeles jury has handed down an unprecedented win for a young woman who sued Meta and Google over her childhood addiction to social media. In a verdict delivered on Wednesday to Judge Carolyn Kuhl, the panel of jurors found Meta and Google intentionally built addictive social media platforms that harmed the mental health […]
SSNIT and TUC engage workers in Takoradi to enhance pension literacy
The Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), in collaboration with the Trades Union Congress Ghana (TUC), has organised a regional forum in Takoradi to educate workers on pension benefits, address misconceptions and gather feedback to improve the scheme. The engagement, which is being carried out across the country, aims to increase awareness of the […]
Declare slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’ – President Mahama pushes UN
By: Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Nations General Assembly to adopt a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity, describing the move as a critical step toward justice and healing. Addressing the Assembly during a Plenary Session to mark the International […]
ECOWAS Court grants Ghana extension to file defence in Gertrude Torkornoo human rights case
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has moved to regularize a late defense filing by the Ghanaian government in a high-profile human rights suit. This decision follows an application by Deputy Attorney-General Dr. Justice Srem Sai to admit the state’s response after it missed a critical statutory deadline. […]
Lordina Mahama supports global child protection in digital age at Melanie Trump’s summit
Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, First Lady of Ghana, has urged international leaders to prioritise child safety, arguing that digital technology presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant risks to young people worldwide. Addressing the Fostering the Future Together Global Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C., Mrs Mahama thanked US First Lady Melanie Trump for convening the gathering […]
Remembering victims of slavery is a safeguard against repeating it – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the importance of remembering the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, saying it is key to preventing such atrocities from happening again. According to him, remembrance must go beyond reflection to include documentation and education. “We remember them through articles, oral histories, broadcast programmes, books, music, museum […]
Ghana leads global charge at UN to declare Transatlantic Slave Trade a “crime against Humanity”
By Sharon Zoe Williams President John Dramani Mahama in his address to the United Nations General Assembly, officially moved a motion to declare the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.” Speaking on behalf of the African Group on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave […]
Water is essential to dignity and fairness – Housing Minister
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Kenneth Gilbert Adjei, has emphassed that the provision of clean water is a fundamental human right that transcends simple biological necessity. According to him, even though water is essential for health, food security, economic productivity, environmental sustainability, and human dignity, millions of people around […]
