All set for 2025 Asafotufiam Festival in Ada
By: Henrietta Afful The vibrant and historic Asafotufiam Festival is all set to dazzle once again, as the chiefs and people of Ada in the Greater Accra Region prepare for the grand durbar of the 2025 edition. Marking its 88th celebration, this year’s festival promises a spectacular display of Ada’s rich cultural heritage, centered around […]
Ghana donates 40 metric tons of cocoa-based products to Palestine
By: Ashiadey Dotse President John Dramani Mahama has donated 40 metric tons of Ghana-made cocoa-based products to the people of Palestine as a humanitarian gesture, describing it as both a symbol of solidarity and a source of practical support for families caught in the ongoing conflict. The donation, presented at the Jubilee House in Accra, […]
Ministry of Health welcomes new leadership team, pledges to reset health industry
By: Savannah Pokuaah Duah The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akondoh, has formally introduced two key additions to the Ministry’s leadership team. They are Mr. Desmond Boateng who takes over as the new Chief Director, and Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah as Deputy Minister of Health. The announcement was made during a special staff durbar […]
GBC at 90: Ghana’s National Voice Faces a Fateful Rebirth
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ghana’s oldest broadcaster stands at a crossroads. The Ghana Broadcasting Corporation’s (GBC) 90th anniversary has brought its future into sharp focus. For the majority of Ghanaians, the GBC is a national heirloom. It is a voice that has been in their homes for generations. The journey began on […]
U/W: Nadowli-Kaleo District supports farmers to benefit from Feed Ghana programme
By Sualah Abdul-Wahab The Nadowli-Kaleo District Assembly says it is committed to supporting farmers in the district to fully participate in the government’s Feed Ghana programme. To this end, the Assembly is working closely with the Department of Agriculture to register farmers into cooperatives to make it easier for them to take full advantage of […]
Ghana and Nigeria reaffirm strong ties amid viral video controversy
By: Hannah Dadzie Ghana and Nigeria are actively working to de-escalate tensions and reaffirm their profound historic ties following a controversial viral video that ignited public outrage and social media protests in both nations. The video, featuring inflammatory remarks from a Nigerian national, had sparked concerns over xenophobic sentiments and the safety of citizens residing […]
Government condemns attempted arrest of JoyNews reporter, orders investigation
By; Ashiadey Dotse The Government of Ghana under the leadership of president John Dramani Mahama has strongly condemned the attempted arrest of a JoyNews reporter and the assault of an eyewitness by a soldier at a demolition site. In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the Government described the incident as “utterly unacceptable” […]
Highlife Legend Daddy Lumba dominates Apple Music Ghana after passing
By; Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The sudden passing of Ghanaian highlife legend Daddy Lumba on Saturday, July 26, has catalyzed an unprecedented surge in his music’s popularity on Apple Music Ghana. This phenomenon is far more than a fleeting moment of grief. It is a profound cultural impact of an artist whose work […]
Stakeholders gather in Accra for ETHOCON 2025 cyber security conference
Stakeholders in Ghana’s digital and cybersecurity space have gathered in Accra for the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Cybersecurity Conference (ETHOCON 2025) to deliberate on safeguarding the country’s digital systems amid growing technological advancement. Themed “Cyber resilience for Ghana’s digital leap,” the high-level event is being organized by the Ethical Hacking and Offensive Security Centre (Ethosec), […]
Diaspora Affairs Office endorses AI Africa Project by Vanuatu Trade Commission
By Gloria Anderson The Vanuatu Trade Commission Ghana is proud to announce that its flagship AI Africa Project has received official endorsement from the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President of the Republic of Ghana. This milestone endorsement reaffirms Ghana’s strategic commitment to digital transformation, diaspora engagement, and pan-African innovation. In the […]
Ghana receives 2,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer from Morocco to boost agricultural transformation
By: Hannah Dadzie and Caroline Sowah The Government of Ghana has received a significant donation of 2,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer from the Kingdom of Morocco to support the country’s agricultural sector. The consignment was officially handed over at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture in Accra. The support forms part […]
Galamsey Crackdown: Government Reclaims All Nine Red-Zone Forests, 1,200 Excavators Forests — Lands Minister
By Felix Cofie Ghana’s intensified fight against illegal mining, known locally as galamsey, has reached a major milestone. All nine forest reserves previously under the control of armed illegal miners have now been fully reclaimed, according to Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Delivering a comprehensive update in Accra, the Minister disclosed […]
Bawku’s Lasting Peace Hangs As Ghana Unleashes Military Force, Curfews
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The government of Ghana is taking a new approach in Bawku, a major market town in its Upper East Region. A statement released Sunday, July 27, signals a decisive shift from peacekeeping to “peace enforcement.” The statement explicitly outlines this new strategy, declaring, “The Ghana Armed Forces have […]
2025 Mid-Year Budget Review: Key facts on the Minority walkout
BY: RACHAEL QUARTEY/ VALENTIA TETTEH Members of the Minority in Parliament on Thursday staged a walkout moments before the presentation of the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson. The walkout, led by Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, occurred despite attempts by the Speaker of Parliament to prevent the interruption. The […]
