Parliamentary Press Corps undergo training in Public Financial Management reporting
By Valentia Tetteh The Parliamentary Service of Ghana has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop on public financial management (PFM) reporting for members of the Parliamentary Press Corps. The training, organised in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the World Bank, aims to strengthen the media’s role in promoting transparency and accountability in […]
US Embassy in Baghdad orders Americans to leave Iraq as conflict with Iran escalates
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The United States Embassy in Baghdad issued a high-priority security alert on Saturday, instructing all American citizens to depart Iraq “immediately.” This urgent directive follows what diplomats described as “repeated attacks” conducted by Iran-aligned militias against U.S. personnel and facilities. The security environment has deteriorated sharply, prompting officials […]
Why extend security recruitment deadline if target was 5,000? – Emmanuel Kotin
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Executive Director of the African Centre for Security and Counterterrorism, Emmanuel Kotin, has questioned the extension of the deadline for security services recruitment if the target was only 5,000 positions. He said the Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, should have been transparent about the limited number of vacancies, arguing that […]
Some corrupt officials have godfathers- Thomas Anabah
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Member of Parliament for the Garu Constituency, Thomas Anabah, has stated that some corrupt officials have “godfathers” and links to political figures in the country, which he says explains why many are able to evade accountability. He said he supports calls by Ghanaians for accountability and strict punishment for officials […]
Stakeholders call for greater prioritisation of women in communities
By: Alberta Asanewa Dwirah Stakeholders have called for greater prioritisation of women in communities to promote inclusive development and equal opportunities. The call was made during a programme dubbed “Her Voice”, organised by the Women’s Commissioner of the Students of Geography Association at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) to empower young women to speak […]
Ministry of Health secures financial clearance for over 14,000 rotation nurses and 637 house officers
By: Henrietta Afful The Ministry of Health has obtained financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance for the payment of allowances and salaries to a total of 14,916 healthcare professionals, including rotation nurses, midwives, as well as medical and dental house officers across the country. A press release issued by the Ministry on 13th March 2026 and signed […]
Ghana records second warmest year since 1991; climate report warns of rising temperatures
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana recorded its second warmest year since 1991 in 2025, according to the 2025 State of the Climate Report presented by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) as part of activities marking Meteorological Awareness Month under the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow.” The report shows that the national average temperature reached […]
Ghana records below-average rainfall in 2025 as climate patterns shift
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana recorded slightly below-average rainfall in 2025, according to the State of the Climate Report presented by the Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet). The report, launched as part of Meteorological Awareness Month, provides a detailed assessment of the country’s climate conditions and highlights emerging weather trends that could affect agriculture, water […]
Ghana and Russia advance bilateral cooperation in political consultations
By Hannah Dadzie Ghana and the Russia have held a technical session of political consultations aimed at deepening a 68-year partnership, exploring new areas of cooperation while addressing sensitive diplomatic concerns. The meeting which took place on March 12, 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, brought together officials from both countries to assess existing partnerships and identify […]
UER: A five-day power outage disrupts life and trade in Garu Township
By Peter Agengre Residents of Garu Township in the Upper East Region are expressing frustration over persistent power outages affecting the area. Persistent power outages have residents fuming, with businesses suffering and daily life disrupted. Traders are scrambling for alternatives to serve customers, as the situation worsens by the week. “These days, we struggle in […]
Fire erupts at UAE oil hub as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on island
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has reached a critical inflection point as the war enters its third week. Regional volatility increased Saturday following a series of drone strikes and retaliatory threats that have disrupted global energy markets and claimed thousands of lives. Recent […]
Ken Ofori-Atta seeks US residency amid extradition push over corruption charges
Ghana’s former Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, is seeking permanent residency in the United States while fighting immigration proceedings, as authorities in Ghana pursue his extradition to face multiple corruption charges. Mr Ofori-Atta is currently being held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Virginia after he was arrested in January by US […]
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine flees country due to threats
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine announced Saturday that he has fled the country to escape a military-led manhunt following January’s disputed presidential election, as concerns grow over the safety of the popular politician who challenged longtime leader Yoweri Museveni. In a video posted on X, an unshaven Wine revealed he had been in hiding for […]
Domelevo urges Parliament to pass Conduct of Public Office Holders Law to fight corruption
By Ashiadey Dotse Former Auditor-General, Daniel Yao Domelevo, says Ghana cannot effectively fight corruption unless Parliament passes the Conduct of Public Office Holders law. Mr. Domelevo made the statement in an interview on GTV’s Current Agenda following the release of the 2024 Auditor-General’s report on financial mismanagement. According to him, the country’s current legal framework […]
