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 […]
The truth cannot be buried – President Mahama demands global reparatory justice in historic UN address
By Sharon Zoe Williams President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stirring call to the international community to move beyond symbolic gestures and embrace a “strategic and international commitment” to reparatory justice. Addressing the United Nations General Assembly today, March 25, 2026, to mark the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and […]
President Mahama calls on world to take moral stand on slavery
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the world to take a moral stand on slavery, warning that neutrality in the face of injustice amounts to siding with wrongdoing. He made the remarks at the UN Plenary to commemorate the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He […]
“We fear no foe” – Kurt Okraku backs Black Stars ahead of 2026 World Cup
By Kwame Bediako GFA President Kurt Okraku has boldly proclaimed that the Black Stars have shed their fear of elite opponents, entering their high-stakes friendly against Germany with unshakeable confidence. Speaking at a fundraiser for Ghana’s 2026 World Cup campaign, Okraku highlighted the mental evolution under Coach Otto Addo, positioning the team as fearless challengers. […]
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 […]
