UTAG-KNUST President slams NPP, NDC over galamsey failures
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei President of the KNUST chapter of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), Professor Eric Abavare, has launched a fierce attack on both the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing them of betraying Ghanaians in the fight against illegal small-scale gold mining, popularly […]
Foreign Affairs Minister meets President of International Crisis Group
By: Magdalene Andoh The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), has held discussions with Dr. Comfort Ero, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International Crisis Group. Mr Okudzeto Ablakwa commended Dr. Ero for her exemplary leadership and the continued relevance of her periodic “10 Challenges for the UN”, describing it as a […]
Ghana to Host First-Ever Transport and Logistics Fair in October
By Felix Cofie Ghana is set to make history as it hosts the first-ever Transport and Logistics Fair, a landmark event scheduled for October 22–24, 2025, at the World Trade Centre in Accra. The fair, being organized by the Ministry of Transport in collaboration with Digital Eye, is expected to transform Ghana’s transportation sector by […]
The politics of memory: Ghana’s back-and-forth over Founders’ Day
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei When Ghana pauses every September 21, to mark Founders’ Day, it is more than just another red-letter date on the calendar. It is a day wrapped in history, ideology, and political contestation — a national holiday that has, over the years, mirrored the very struggles and triumphs of the country’s […]
Former CJ seeking judicial review over Supreme Court removal is a vindication of her rights- Law lecturer
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Law lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Ishaq Ibrahim Esq has weighed in on the recent removal of the former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkonoo who has filed for a review of her removal. According to Mr. Ibrahim, the former CJ’s decision to seek judicial review over […]
“Delay Is Betrayal”: The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference Speaks Against Ecocide In Defense of God’s Mandate To Preserve Creation
Abstract This paper explores the theological imperative for environmental stewardship as articulated in the Bible, juxtaposed against the ongoing ecocide in Ghana driven by illegal ‘legal” small-scale gold mining, known as galamsey. Drawing on key biblical verses that enjoin humanity to protect and cultivate the land as God’s entrusted creation, the analysis critiques the political […]
Galamsey: Time to act is now – Dr. Oduro Osae tells government
By: Ashiadey Dotse Governance expert, Dr. Eric Oduro Osae, has called on President John Dramani Mahama and his government to take bold and immediate action in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. According to him, the time to act is now, and “sitting down and doing nothing is not an option.” Speaking […]
Asantehemaa’s Burial Rites Validate Asante Kingdom’s Role in Modern Ghana
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The final funeral rites for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have concluded, but the powerful messages and cultural significance of the event will resonate for a long time. The four-day traditional burial, or Doteyie, was more than just a tribute; it was a profound demonstration of […]
Korle Klottey MP demands halt to encroachment at Abuja CMB Market
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Member of Parliament (MP) for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has called on the Minister for Transport and President John Dramani Mahama to urgently intervene in what she describes as attempts by private individuals to unlawfully take over the Abuja CMB Market in Accra. According to her, the land […]
No developer will take CMB lorry station – Accra Mayor
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei The Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has assured drivers and traders at the Railways enclave near the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB) that their lorry station remains government property and will not be handed over to any private developer. The assurance followed a protest by drivers and traders on […]
Ghana’s Illegal Gold Mining Catalyzes A Battle For Its Soul
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, or galamsey, has reached a fever pitch, with calls for a state of emergency clashing with warnings of potential bloodshed. The debate is not just about environmental policy; it is a complex tapestry woven with threads of politics, economics, public health, and human […]
Remain calm, opportunities coming – Asiedu Nketiah assures NDC supporters
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has urged party members to remain calm, disciplined and united as President John Dramani Mahama’s government gradually settles into office. Speaking in the Asuogyaman Constituency as part of a three-day “Thank You Tour,” Mr Nketiah addressed concerns from grassroots […]
Ghana secures US$1.5bn investment to drive Gas-to-Power agenda
By Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei Ghana has secured a major upstream energy boost with the signing of a US$1.5 billion Memorandum of Intent between the Government of Ghana, ENI, Vitol, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC). The agreement, signed at the Africa Oil Week, is expected to significantly enhance oil and gas production capacity […]
Visa-free entry for Africans and Diaspora as Ghana launches Diaspora Summit 2025
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana is poised to host the 2025 Diaspora Summit, a landmark event aiming to redefine the nation’s relationship with its global community. At a media launch in Accra, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana will no longer treat its diaspora as foreigners but as the nation’s “17th Region”. […]
