Toronto renames Yonge Dundas Square to Sankofa Square with Ghana’s strong cultural presence
By: Benjamin Nii Nai Anyetei History was made in Toronto, Canada, as the city officially renamed its iconic Yonge Dundas Square to Sankofa Square, in commemoration of the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. The renaming follows a two-year consultation process by Toronto’s Recognition Review Community Advisory Committee, which […]
NPP flagbearership race: Kennedy Agyapong is the variable that can deliver NPP victory in 2028 – Boakye Danquah
By Ashiadey Dotse A former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, Dr. Palgrave Boakye Danquah, has said former Assin Central MP, Kennedy Agyapong, is the “variable” that can guarantee victory for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2028 general elections, stating that as a reason he has thrown his support behind him in the […]
President’s working visit to Japan: Ghana secures $100m for new Agricultural project – Okudzeto Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Ghana has secured $100 million for new agricultural projects as part of President John Dramani Mahama’s working visit to Japan and participation in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). According to the minister, the government of […]
Justice Ackaah-Boafo honoured at Accra thanksgiving service
A special thanksgiving service has been held in honour of a Supreme Court Judge, Justice Kweku Tawiah Ackaah-Boafo at his local church, Fountain of Glory Assemblies of God, Spintex in Accra. Justice Ackaah- Boafo is one of the seven judges of the Court of Appeal recently sworn- in by President John Dramani Mahama as Supreme […]
Ghana’s Airline dream wrestles with a painful past
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana is embarking on a bold new chapter, but it’s a story we’ve heard before. The recent announcement to re-establish a national airline has ignited a national debate that goes beyond business. This is about a nation confronting a painful past and an emotional need for a symbol […]
JICA Chief commends Ghana-Japan trade ties, emphasizes collaboration on development challenges
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Chief Representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ghana Office, Suzuki Momoko has commended the strong trade relations between Ghana and Japan noting that Japan imports cocoa and chocolate from Ghana in significant amounts. “Japan imports a lot of cocoa and chocolate from Ghana so the trade relationship is […]
When you invest in Ghana, you invest in the gateway to Africa – Ablakwa
By Belinda Nketia Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Japanese businesses to channel their investments into Ghana, describing the country as both a stable democracy and the gateway to Africa. Speaking at the Yokohama Investment Forum in Japan, the minister underscored Ghana’s role as host of the African Continental Free […]
DRIP Boss Warns MMDCEs Against Misuse of Road Machines at Bono Training Programme
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP),Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has cautioned Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and DRIP Coordinators against the misuse of road equipment supplied under the programme. Speaking at the opening of a two day orientation and training programme in Abesim, Bono Region, Mr. Vanderpuye described the […]
Government to introduce performance targets for diplomats- Ablakwa
By Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that the John Mahama-led government will roll out performance targets for all Ghanaian ambassadors and diplomats to boost economic diplomacy. He explained that the initiative will define the scope of work and expected outcomes for each diplomat, marking a historic first for the country. […]
Macroeconomic stability has been restored; Ghana is no longer a bankrupt country – Ablakwa
By Ashiadey Dotse Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has declared that the country’s economy has turned a positive corner, stressing that “macroeconomic stability has been restored and Ghana is no longer a bankrupt country.” He made this statement on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Yokohama Investment Forum in Tokyo, Japan, where […]
Support fund for helicopter crash victims’ children hits over GH¢2m
By Ashiadey Dotse The Children’s Support Fund, set up by President John Dramani Mahama to care for the children of victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash, has so far raised GH¢2.315 million. The update was shared in a statement by Dr Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor and Coordinator of the Fund. She confirmed […]
Flags return to full mast as mourning ends for helicopter crash victims – Presidency announces
By: Spendilove Incoom The Government of Ghana has directed that national flags at all public buildings be restored to full mast, officially bringing to an end the period of national mourning for the eight military personnel who died in the August 6 helicopter crash. In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, August 18, […]
Eulogies unveil untold stories of Ghana’s fallen heroes
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent In an instant, a single military helicopter crashed on August 6, 2025, and erased eight lives, leaving a nation to grapple with loss. The state funeral held on Friday, August 15, was not just a tribute to public figures but a poignant window into the human stories behind […]
Ghana honours fallen heroes, vows to unite
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent “As the bugle sounds and the night holds its silence, we salute them — brave men who served with pride and fell with honour.” With these solemn words, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Oppong-Peprah, encapsulated the profound grief that has enveloped Ghana since the tragic August […]
