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 […]
Ghana targets sustainable future for Child Labour Free Zones as first zone gains approval
The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has intensified calls for the establishment of a permanent, government-owned institutional framework to sustain Ghana’s Child Labour Free Zone (CLFZ) system beyond the lifespan of the current project. Speaking at the 3rd Joint Coordinating Committee meeting in Accra, the Director of Labour and Employment, Sarfo Adu Amankwah, delivering […]
Concerns rise over transparency in sole-sourced contracts under Big Push road programme
By: Sarah Baafi A leading member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah Esq, has called for greater transparency and accountability in the award of road contracts, following revelations that a significant portion of projects under the government’s “Big Push” initiative were sole-sourced. Speaking during a panel discussion on the GTV Breakfast Show, Mr. […]
World TB Day: Survivors share stories as Ghana battles disease
By Rachel Kakraba In busy markets, crowded streets, quiet classrooms and boardrooms, tuberculosis (TB) continues to spread silently, often going unnoticed until it affects vital organs such as the lungs. Each year, thousands begin an invisible battle against a disease that still carries stigma, fear and misunderstanding, despite being preventable and curable. About TB Tuberculosis […]
Seizing The Green Opportunity: Why Ghana’s Academia And Pharmaceutical Industry Must Lead The Medicinal Cannabis Revolution
Written By: Deo-Donne Dafeamekpor – Assistant Narcotics Control Officer, Narcotics Control Commission Ghana stands at the threshold of a transformative economic and scientific opportunity. With the passage and implementation of regulatory frameworks permitting the cultivation of cannabis containing no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry weight basis, the country has opened the door […]
Africa helped build modern world but gets little recognition- Mahama
By Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has said Africa played a major role in building the modern world, but its contributions continue to be ignored. Speaking at a high-level special event on reparatory justice at United Nations headquarters on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, he said the labour, resources and sacrifices of Africans during the […]
Iran, Israel trade strikes as US offers 15-point peace plan to end the Middle East war
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent As the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran enters its twenty-sixth day, the global community finds itself at a critical crossroads between a historic diplomatic breakthrough and a widening regional war. While the Trump administration has signaled a “newfound possibility” for peace through a 15-point framework, […]
