Ghana’s Lands and Natural Resources Minister to address UN Environment Assembly
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Acting Minister for Environment, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is set to address the Seventh Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi, Kenya. He will represent His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama at the high-level gathering, which brings together world leaders, policymakers, and environmental advocates to […]
SAA launches journal to advance HIV and Infectious Disease Research at ICASA 2025
By: Henrietta Avollah Afful The Society for AIDS in Africa, (SAA), has launched a new scientific journal on the sidelines of the ongoing ICASA 2025 conference in Accra. The publication, named the African Journal for AIDS and Infectious Diseases (AJAID), aims to advance research and promote knowledge sharing on HIV and other infectious diseases across […]
DVLA commissions new Ultra Premium Service Centre for North Dayi
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art Ultra Premium Service Centre for the people of North Dayi, marking a significant step in expanding access to driver licensing and vehicle registration services in the Volta Region. The newly commissioned facility, located within the Volta Region but […]
Mayor of Accra launches new Education Support Fund for children of farmers, fishermen with GHC 50,000 seed money
The Mayor of Accra, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has launched a special Education Support Fund for the children of farmers and fishermen in the metropolis. The fund has been established with an initial seed amount of GHC 50,000. This total comprises a GHC 30,000 contribution from the Mayor and a GHC 20,000 donation from the Member […]
Government to support research and innovation funding in Ghana – Prof. Abigail Opoku Mensah
By Benjamin Anyetei Ghana has opened its first-ever Regional Innovation Synergies Conference, bringing together researchers, youth innovators, policymakers, and development partners to push a unified agenda for agrifood innovation, climate action, and rural technology transfer to drive job creation. The conference, led by the UG Nkabom Collaborative, the Africa Climate Collaborative, the RISA–BRIInG Project, and […]
Attacks on police officers must stop – Interior Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, has condemned growing incidents of attacks on police officers, stressing that such acts are unacceptable and have no place in a civilized society. According to him, anyone who raises a hand against a police officer “strikes at the heart of the state” and will face […]
These vehicles are instruments of protection, not oppression – Interior Minister
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Minister of the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka, has cautioned the Ghana police service that the 40 armoured vehicles handed over to them by President John Dramani Mahama are meant to protect citizens and not to intimidate them. He stressed that the vehicles are “instruments of protection, not oppression,” and must be used […]
ICASA 2025 opens in Accra with call for Africa to lead its own health agenda
By: Henrietta Afful The 23rd Edition of the ICASA Conference opened in Accra on December 3 and will run through December 8, 2025. The six-day conference, held under the theme “Africa in Action: Catalysing Integrated Sustainable Responses to End AIDS, TB & Malaria,” is the largest continental gathering focused on HIV/AIDS, STIs, TB, Malaria, and […]
GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi honoured with historic Suma Adinkra sword
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has been honoured with the prestigious Suma Adinkra Sword by the Suma Traditional Council. The Paramount Chief of the Suma Traditional Area, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, praised Mr Gyamfi for his strong leadership and the positive impact of his work […]
Market Intermediation cannot be the permanent strategy for stabilizing the cedi – Oppong warns gov’t
By: Ashiadey Dotse The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has cautioned government that relying on market intermediation to stabilize the cedi cannot be a permanent solution if structural issues are not solved. He said the approach was only meant to be a temporary measure, and warned that the persistent use of it […]
Bawku mediation: Opposing sides agree they are one people and have no reason to be at war
By Ashiadey Dotse Both factions involved in the long-standing Bawku conflict have openly declared that they are “one people” with “no reason to be at war,” during a final mediation meeting chaired by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The meeting held on December 1, 2025, brought together representatives […]
Government to deploy over 700 doctors to districts outside Greater Accra – Health Minister
By: Rebecca Ampah The Ministry of Health is set to redistribute more than 700 medical doctors across the country as part of a new policy aimed at addressing inequities in Ghana’s health workforce. The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, disclosed this during the Ministry’s Accountability Series held today. According to the Minister, President John Dramani […]
Gender Minister receives GFD to strengthen collaboration on disability-inclusive development.
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has received a delegation from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organizations (GFD) as part of efforts to deepen collaboration toward improving disability-inclusive policies and social protection services in the country. The delegation, led by GFD President Mr. […]
Iron Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings’ Fire Burns — Ghana Must Carry Her Torch
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The state funeral for Ghana’s former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, was a pivotal moment. It transcended party lines. It became a national introspection on conviction in public service. Her passing closed an era, but her spirit remains a restless energy in Ghana’s political landscape. Former Minister of […]
